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Overview

With its raging geysers and howling wolf packs, Yellowstone stands as one last pocket of a wild, primeval America.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • The Teton range's reflection upon the Snake River after dawn at Schwabacher Landing in Grand Teton National Park, WY.

    Grand Teton National Park

    Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks

    Awesome in their grandeur, the Tetons have captivated the imagination from the moment humans laid eyes on them. While their name is often ascribed to…

  • Mammoth Hot Springs

    Mammoth Hot Springs

    Yellowstone National Park

    The imposing Lower and Upper Terraces of Mammoth Hot Springs are the highlight of the Mammoth region. An hour’s worth of boardwalks wind their way between…

  • Grand Prismatic Spring

    Grand Prismatic Spring

    Yellowstone National Park

    At 370ft wide and 121ft deep, Grand Prismatic Spring is the park’s largest and deepest hot spring. It’s also considered by many to be the most beautiful…

  • Lamar Valley

    Lamar Valley

    Yellowstone National Park

    Of Lamar Valley's abundant wildlife, the most famous – and to some, controversial – resident is the gray wolf. Wolves were missing from the ecosystem…

  • Canyon Visitor Education Center

    Canyon Visitor Education Center

    Yellowstone National Park

    This major center is well worth a visit for its innovative and interactive displays on Yellowstone’s geology. The highlight is a room-sized relief model…

  • Upper Geyser Basin

    Upper Geyser Basin

    Yellowstone National Park

    While Old Faithful gets the most attention, there's lots to explore in Upper Geyser Basin, which has the densest collection of geysers in Yellowstone. On…

  • Artist Point

    Artist Point

    Yellowstone National Park

    Artist Point is probably the most famous of the canyon’s viewpoints, offering a long overview of the Lower Falls and canyon. It was not, as many people…

  • Lookout Point

    Lookout Point

    Yellowstone National Park

    Popular Lookout Point, near Canyon Village, offers the best views of the Lower Falls. An adjacent 0.5-mile trail drops 500ft to Red Rock for even closer…

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