Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park was established in the year 1872. It is the first national park in America. The national park is located in Idaho, Wyoming, and Montana, covering three states of United States. It is spread over an area of 2,221,766 acres or 3467 square miles of undeveloped land. There is a large variety of wildlife like elk, bison, wolves, and bear.

One of the interesting features for which the national park is famous for is its hydrothermal features. The park is also well known for having some of the best geophysical features which are characteristic of the park. The famous Old Faithful is in the national park

The national park comprises water bodies and mountain ranges. The Grand Canyon in the park is one of the most striking features. In other words, it is a tourist’s paradise.

Things to do at Yellowstone National Park

There are many interesting places to tour around when you visit the national park. There are recreational activities in which you can participate. There are few places where you can set off for sightseeing trips.

Wildlife in the national park is something you cannot avoid. With a wide range of activities and sightseeing places to explore, it may be a bit difficult to prepare the travel itinerary. So, for your convenience, a list of top 6 things to do is prepared below. Check it out.

Watch Old Faithful and geysers erupt

It is an amazing experience to watch the Old Faithful and geysers at national park erupt. There are as many as 10,000 geysers, mud volcanoes, hot springs, and steam vents. Around 250 to 300 geysers erupt every year.

White water rafting

If you travel to the national park in summer, one way of cooling off is by white water rafting. This is an activity most of the tourists enjoy and take part in.

Horseback ride

It is quite difficult to hike to the different areas in the national park, given its vast area. So, you can ride on a horseback and explore different areas in the park.

Grand Canyon visit

The Grand Canyon at Yellowstone is spectacular. It has a width of 4,000 feet and a depth of 1,200 feet. You can catch a glimpse of this unique canyon when you visit the national park.

Explore history museum

Check out the museums at the park which are located in the area of Greater Yellowstone.

Camping

There are campgrounds inside the park. However, make sure you are aware of certain rules of camping in the park.

Wildlife at Yellowstone National Park

Pronghorn antelope, wild horses, trumpeter swans, eagles, pelicans and many other animals can be seen at the park. You don’t have to put in extra effort to look around for them; they are bound to be seen on the way.

History and Culture

Ranging from the Oregon Trail to ghost towns, you are sure to be taken back in time when you visit the park’s western communities and towns.

Natural Wonders

Deep caves, mud volcanoes, hot springs, and the Devil’s Tower are difficult to avoid. Devil’s Tower is the first national monument in the world.

Food joints at Yellowstone National Park

There are many food joints at Yellowstone. There are restaurants and cafes that are spread across the national park. These food lounges dish out different types of recipes, local and international.

How to reach Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone can be reached by air, rail, and road. The road routes differ in winter and summer. During summer, there are 5 major roads that will take you to Yellowstone. In winter there is only one.

There is no major airport in Yellowstone but the adjoining areas have airports where well known airlines operate flights. So, you can check out the flight timings and board a flight accordingly. The nearby airports are –

• Bozeman
• Billings
• Jackson
• Cody
• West Yellowstone

Trains were earlier used as an important mode of transport to reach Yellowstone National Park. However, seldom will you find one these days.

Last updated on 23/9/2010