Things to do in Yellowstone National Park
Popular picks: Visit Old Faithful Geyser · Explore the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone · Hike to Yellowstone Lake · Wildlife watching in Lamar Valley · Visit Mammoth Hot Springs · Take a scenic drive along the Grand Loop Road · Go fishing in park lakes and rivers · Attend a ranger-led program · Explore the geothermal features in the Norris Geyser Basin · Hike the trails around Mount Washburn · Take photographs at Artist Point · Visit the Yellowstone Heritage and Research Center · Go camping in designated campgrounds · Explore the historic lodges · Enjoy stargazing in the park after dark.
Dunraven PassFree4.9Experience sweeping mountain vistas at Yellowstone National Park's highest road pass.
Grand Canyon of the YellowstoneFree4.9Discover dramatic colorful canyon walls and iconic roaring waterfalls in Yellowstone
Grand Prismatic SpringFree4.9Experience Yellowstone's iconic hot spring renowned for its striking rainbow hues.
Indian PondFree4.9A peaceful Yellowstone body of water rich in wildlife and history
Norris Geyser BasinFree4.9Experience Yellowstone's hottest and most dynamic hydrothermal basin along scenic boardwalks.
Black Sand BasinFree4.8Discover colorful thermal pools and active geysers along easy boardwalks.
Bridger LakeFree4.8A remote backcountry destination near Yellowstone's southern border for wilderness adventurers.
Hayden ValleyFree4.8Expansive Yellowstone valley famous for abundant wildlife and scenic views
Shoshone LakeFree4.8Discover Yellowstone's peaceful backcountry lake perfect for paddling and fly fishing.
Twin LakesFree4.8Discover the Serenity of Twin Lakes
Upper Falls of the Yellowstone RiverFree4.8Witness the roaring 109-foot waterfall plunging into Yellowstone's dramatic canyon
West Thumb Geyser BasinFree4.8Explore vibrant thermal features along the shores of scenic Yellowstone Lake
Yellowstone Plateau$4.8Explore the vast volcanic plateau forming Yellowstone's high central heartland.
Mud VolcanoFree4.7Explore churning mud pots and steaming geothermal features in Yellowstone
North Fork Shoshone RiverFree4.7Scenic mountain river renowned for premier fly fishing and wildlife viewing.
Storm PointFree4.7Scenic 2.3-mile loop trail offering sweeping views of Yellowstone Lake.
Tower FallFree4.7Experience the striking 132-foot cascade nestled in northern Yellowstone
Clear LakeFree4.5Explore a peaceful hydrothermal lake nestled along popular Yellowstone hiking trails.
Heart LakeFree3.8A scenic backcountry lake offering quiet fishing and geothermal wonders
Swan Lake FlatFree3.0Broad mountain plateau offering sweeping peak vistas and excellent wildlife watching.
Specimen RidgeFree1.0Explore ancient petrified forests and sweeping Lamar Valley views in Yellowstone
Crater HillsFreeDiscover a remote geothermal landscape in the heart of Hayden Valley
Fox CreekFreeExplore a serene backcountry stream in southern Yellowstone National Park
Mary Mountain-Nez Perce TrlFreeA scenic wilderness trail connecting Hayden Valley and Lower Geyser Basin
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