Yellowstone National Park
The world's first national park, where geothermal wonders and abundant wildlife create an unparalleled wilderness experience.
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Highlights
- Old Faithful Geyser erupting every 44-125 minutes
- Grand Prismatic Spring with its rainbow-colored bacterial mats
- Lamar Valley wildlife watching for wolves, bison, and grizzlies
- Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and Lower Falls
- Mammoth Hot Springs travertine terraces
- Hayden Valley elk and bison herds at dawn
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About Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone spans nearly 2.2 million acres across Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho, sitting atop one of the world's largest active volcanic systems. The park contains more than half of the world's active geysers, including the iconic Old Faithful, alongside prismatic hot springs, thundering waterfalls, and the grand canyon of the Yellowstone River. Its vast wilderness supports thriving populations of grizzly bears, wolves, bison, and elk in one of the last intact temperate ecosystems on Earth.
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Where to Stay
View all hotelsOld Faithful Inn
$$$The iconic 1904 log-and-stone lodge sits just steps from Old Faithful Geyser. This National Historic Landmark features a soaring lobby with a massive stone fireplace and hand-crafted woodwork throughout.
Lake Yellowstone Hotel
$$$The oldest operating hotel in Yellowstone, this elegant Colonial Revival building overlooks Yellowstone Lake. Guests enjoy fine dining and stunning sunset views over the largest high-altitude lake in North America.
Explorer Cabins at Yellowstone
$$Modern cabin-style accommodations in the gateway town of West Yellowstone, offering comfortable rooms with a rustic mountain aesthetic and easy access to the park's west entrance.