See what the experts are saying about Yellowstone National Park. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
From afar, Yellowstone is not as dramatic because much of the parkland comprises heavily forested mountains, burn areas, and arid, high-country plateaus. However, at closer glance, Yellowstone's natural marvels are startling: hundreds of geys... Continue reading »
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Best dining bets
The Best Places to Eat in the Parks Don't expect five-star dining (with one exception) or a great variety, but the food is well prepared, the servers are cheerful, and the dining rooms are mostly big, convivial gathering places. The Old... Continue reading »
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The best camping
If you stay in developed campgrounds in the parks, the outdoor life is pretty civilized. You'll have running water and, in most cases, flush toilets, plus there are opportunities to meet fellow campers. Norris Campground: Although it's awa... Continue reading »
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The best day hikes & nature walks
The Best Day Hikes Just a few hundred yards off the road, things get a lot less crowded, and you'll have the views and the wildlife (almost) to yourself. The hikes described have an easy rating, but there are more challenging options. T... Continue reading »
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The best scenic drives
Roll down the windows, crank up your favorite music, and take time to relax as you travel these byways. Every stretch along the figure eight of roads at the center of Yellowstone has some scenic allure, but my favorite is the part along th... Continue reading »
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The best views
You'll never get it all in a camera lens, but you'll undoubtedly try. Don't let that viewfinder get attached to your face; take a few shots, or run a little videotape, and then put it down so you can enjoy this place with all your senses.... Continue reading »
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The best thermal displays
Yellowstone has more thermal features -- geysers, mud pots, and steam vents -- than the rest of the world combined. When you're angling for a good shot of a colorful pool or a belching mud pot, obey the signs -- otherwise, you could find your... Continue reading »
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The best lodging in the park
My Yellowstone favorites are both grand hotels, but they're very different. The Lake Yellowstone Hotel, (tel. 307/344-7311): Try this recipe for a great vacation: a quiet drink in the sunroom overlooking the lake, a friendly meal in the bi... Continue reading »
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The best lodging outside the park
In Jackson, Wyoming: The Wort Hotel (tel. 307/733-2190) is a downtown Jackson landmark with comfortable "New West"-style rooms; it's also a good value for its downtown location. In Gardiner, Montana: The Absaroka Lodge (tel. 800/755-7414)... Continue reading »
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The best things to see & do outside the parks
Don't assume a Yellowstone vacation is limited to park boundaries. Here are a few attractions worth highlighting in the area. In Cody, Wyoming: The Buffalo Bill Historical Center (tel. 307/587-4771) is the best museum in the region. Anothe... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Yellowstone is more than photo ops and zoos where the animals roam free. It isn't museums, either, where magnificent scenery is merely on display. This park, unlike a picture hanging lifelessly on the wall of a museum, is a work in progress;... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
ATMs -- There are numerous ATMs in the park: at Old Faithful Inn, Old Faithful Snow Lodge, Canyon Lodge, Lake Yellowstone Hotel, Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel, Grant Village, and Canyon Lodge, as well as Yellowstone General Stores throughout the... Continue reading »
Yellowstone National Park Travel Experiences
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Free bath at the Bath House
Last night we stayed at the Roundtop Mountain Inn in Thermopolis, WY. We had a very rustic cabin and slept well. We found a l... Continue reading »
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Yellowstone!!
I’m sure that the mountain-top drive from Billings, Montanna to Cooke City is just beautiful, but unfortunately I can’t say that I’ve rea... Continue reading »
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Geezering at the Geysers
We awoke at 6:15 raring to go! We opened the windows of our Lakeside room and watched the sun rise over the Lake. Very peacef... Continue reading »
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Yellowstone National Park
This morning we drove into Yellowstone. It was a beautiful drive – crossed the Continental Divide (7988 ft.). We arrived at the Fishing... Continue reading »
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Lower Falls and the Sheepeater Cliffs
Today we drove north to Tower Junction, west to Mammoth Hot Springs, down to Norris Geyser Basin and back to Yellowstone Lake. It w... Continue reading »
