Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Established in 1872 as the first ever national park, Yellowstone is still one of the most treasured places in the country. A haven for an illustrious population of wildlife and one of the world's most unique hydrothermal wonders, it's no wonder "America's Best Idea" started here.
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Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Mystic Falls Loop
5.03.5 mi / 500 ft gainMystic Falls is located in the Biscuit Basin area of Yellowstone National Park. Biscuit Basin’s parking lot is approximately 2 miles north of Old Faithful along Grand Loop Road. Start your hike along the Biscuit Basin boardwalk. The boardwalk provides access to several thermal features includin...Read more -
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Night Photography at Yellowstone Geysers
4.8During the day this spot will be packed with people. Come back here at night time to get some beautiful night sky photography with the amazing hot springs and geysers in the foreground, without the crowds.If you are new to night photography, you can read my adventure on Mormon Row where I explain...Read more -
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Explore Midway Geyser Basin
4.90.8 mi / 100 ft gainIf you have ever seen images of Yellowstone besides Old Faithful, this is it. The Midway Geyser Basin is one of the most colorful and steamy hot spring basins in the world. The best way to get the view is from above. Getting here is really easy: head south toward Old Faithful on the southwestern...Read more -
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Sentinel Meadows to Fairy Falls and Imperial Geyser
4.88.53 mi / 500 ft gainThis hike starts on a long, straight, wide and flat path due south from the trailhead. After about a half a mile, you will come to the "Ojo Caliente" spring and a bridge crossing the Firehole River. If you go down below either side of the bridge, you'll see dozens of bird's nests. Right after ...Read more -
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Mud Volcano Trail
5.00.8 mi / 115 ft gainMud Volcano Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a hot springs located near Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.Read more -
Park County, Wyoming
Storm Point Trail Hike
2.5 mi / 180 ft gainThis short 2.5-mile loop hike on the Storm Point Trail begins right in front of Indian Pond on the East Entrance Road of Yellowstone National Park. You can park your car at the pull-out area, and you will see a sign identifying the trailhead. One of the coolest things about this trail is the diff...Read more -
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Capture the Sunset on the Yellowstone River
4.8The Yellowstone river is considered one of the most scenic and beautiful in all of the United States. It's grand canyon, waterfalls, and meadows filled with wildlife are all major attractions and rightfully so as they are all beautiful places.However, catching a sunset along the meandering river'...Read more -
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Gibbon Falls
4.0Gibbon Falls is a stunning, 84-foot waterfall in Yellowstone National Park. The falls are located just off the side of the Yellowstone Grand Loop Road, between Madison Junction and Norris Junction, making it a great place to stop and stretch your legs. There is a pullout with easy parking and inf...Read more -
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Fly Fish the Firehole River
5.0The Firehole River is one of the most unique trout-fishing rivers in the world, behaving in a manner unlike any other river in the Rockies due to the unique geothermal features found all along the length of the river. It is not known as a big-fish river but they are plentiful, with sizes averagin...Read more -
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Swim in the Firehole River
4.5The Firehole River Swimming Hole is on the southern portion of Firehole Canyon Rd inside the park, near the West Entrance to Yellowstone. The road is a one way loop from north to south. There are restrooms at the parking area, which can become quite crowded on a warm day. Parking is immediately a...Read more -
Park County, Wyoming
Explore the Beryl Spring
4.0Beryl Spring, so named for its aquamarine-like color, is one of the hottest springs in all of Yellowstone and is an easy stop off the Grand Loop Road about 17 miles west of Canyon Village. There is a large parking area and a elevated walkway providing viewing access. Under no circumstances should...Read more -
Teton County, Wyoming
Explore Firehole Falls
The Yellowstone Supervolcano is one of the most active geothermal areas on earth with more hot springs than anywhere else on the planet. The walls of the massive caldera of often hidden under snow and forest, but in places like Firehole Canyon you can see the Firehole River cut through massive la...Read more -
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Hike the Wapiti Lake Trail to Grand Canyon of Yellowstone Loop
4.55 miExperience Yellowstone’s diversity with this epic loop hike.How to get there: Wapiti Lake Trailhead is located just south of Upper Falls of the Yellowstone. From Yellowstone Lake, head north on Grand Loop Road. Turn right on South Rim Dr. Just after crossing Chittenden Bridge turn right and par...Read more -
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Hike to Artist's Paint Pots
4.61.05 mi / 105 ft gainFrom the parking lot, follow the boardwalk pathway until you reach the springs. The hike itself is pretty self explanatory. It is a very easy hike and very short. We did this hike to break up some of the driving through Yellowstone. The hike loops around the springs and comes back to the parking ...Read more -
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Camping at Ice Lake
The trailhead for Ice Lake starts at a small parking area along the Norris-Canyon Road, at around 8,000 feet elevation.The trail is very flat, with no noticeable elevation gain. This is a very family friendly hike, perfect for kids introduction to backpacking with such a short hike in.You'll noti...Read more -
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Canyon Rim South Trail to Artist Point
5.02.7 mi / 341 ft gainCanyon Rim South Trail to Artist Point is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.Read more
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