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Yellowstone National Park

  • April 28, 2026

Yellowstone was set aside as the world’s first national park in 1872, and it remains among the most beloved national parks in the world! Yellowstone has everything: wildlife, mountains, meadows, canyons, waterfalls, and the largest high-elevation lake in America. And I haven’t even mentioned its most iconic feature: Old Faithful. Yellowstone has something for everyone.

Places

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Inside the Park

  • North Entrance. 2nd most common entrance, located next to Gardiner, MT, about 10 min away from Mammoth.
  • Mammoth. Elk roam through this little village next to cascading hot springs located on the nearby hillside.
  • Norris. Huge geyser basin with a variety of interesting geysers and hot springs.
  • Madison. Not a major site, but a junction with a campground, visitor center, river access, and wildlife.
  • West Entrance. Most common entrance, located next to the small city of West Yellowstone.
  • Old Faithful & the Geyser Basins. There are three geyser basins in this area, and Old Faithful is the most popular attraction.
  • Grand Prismatic Spring. The most impressive formation in the Midway Geyser Basin.
  • West Thumb & Grant Village. Beautiful geyser basin on the shores of Lake Yellowstone, camping, lodging, and restaurants.
  • Yellowstone Lake Area. Lodging on the lake as well as boating access.
  • East Entrance. Beautiful drive but far away from the main sites. Located near Cody, WY.
  • Hayden Valley. Huge wildlife-filled valley with the Yellowstone River running through it.
  • Canyon Village. Services located near the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.
  • Mount Washburn. Tallest peak in the park, this is accessed from Dunraven Pass.
  • Tower-Roosevelt. Junction where Teddy Roosevelt once camped, Tower Fall is located here.
  • Lamar Valley. Remote wildlife-filled valley. Camping, hiking, and a scenic drive.
  • Northeast Entrance. Least-used entrance, it is sandwiched between Lamar Valley and the Beartooth Highway.
  • South Entrance. Entrance connecting Grand Teton and Yellowstone.

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Outside the Park

  • West Yellowstone. Gateway town with some great things to do outside the park.
  • Hebgen & Earthquake Lakes. Beautiful lakes located right next to each other thanks to a tragic earthquake.
  • Island Park. Cabin-filled area; some use as a base camp for visiting Yellowstone.
  • Gardiner. Gateway town to the North Entrance. Resorts, rafting, hot springs are found here.
  • Cody. The most enjoyable Yellowstone “gateway” town, worthy of one or two days itself.

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We're Matt & Cheryl, and we love traveling, especially in our awesome Rocky Mountains. We were both born and raised in Utah and have been helping people travel to the West since 2020.