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.
Black Sand Basin TrailheadFree5.0Discover vibrant thermal pools and geysers along a scenic boardwalk trail
Hellroaring Crk TrlFree5.0Descend into Yellowstone's rugged backcountry along the scenic Hellroaring Creek Trail
Lamar Buffalo Ranch - Yellowstone Forever InstituteFree5.0Historic field campus offering educational programs in Yellowstone's Lamar Valley
Geyser HillFree4.9Explore active thermal features on a scenic boardwalk near Old Faithful.
Grand Canyon Of The YellowstoneFree4.9A dramatic 20-mile gorge with towering waterfalls and colorful canyon walls
Yellowstone National Park HeadquartersFree4.9The administrative heart of America's first national park in Mammoth
Black Sand BasinFree4.8Discover colorful thermal pools and active geysers along easy boardwalks.
Hayden ValleyFree4.8Expansive Yellowstone valley famous for abundant wildlife and scenic views
Lamar RiverFree4.8Discover pristine waters and abundant wildlife along Yellowstone's majestic Lamar River.
Yellowstone Plateau$4.8Explore the vast volcanic plateau forming Yellowstone's high central heartland.
Yellowstone RiverFree4.8Iconic wild waters carving through dramatic canyons, waterfalls, and valleys.
Old FaithfulFree4.7Witness the Majestic Eruptions of Old Faithful
Yellowstone Hot SpringsFree4.6Relax in natural mineral soak pools along the scenic Yellowstone River
Petrified TreeFree4.1Discover an ancient petrified redwood stump preserved in Yellowstone National Park
Beaver Ponds TrailFree4.0Explore scenic forests, sagebrush meadows, and tranquil beaver ponds in Yellowstone
Swan Lake FlatFree3.0Broad mountain plateau offering sweeping peak vistas and excellent wildlife watching.
Bechler River TrailFreeExplore scenic waterfalls and river canyons in southwestern Yellowstone National Park
Fox CreekFreeExplore a serene backcountry stream in southern Yellowstone National Park
Pelican Vly TrlFreeExplore scenic backcountry terrain in Yellowstone National Park's prime grizzly habitat.
Tower CreekFreeA scenic mountain stream famous for cascading into Yellowstone's dramatic Tower Fall.
Wapiti Lake TrlFreeDiscover diverse landscapes and backcountry views along Yellowstone's Wapiti Lake Trail
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