• Visitors stand on the boardwalk of Grand Prismatic, the park's largest hot spring which is ringed with orange, brown and yellow runoff channels.

    Yellowstone

    National Park ID,MT,WY

World's Largest Collection of Geysers

It's wonderland. Old Faithful and the majority of the world's geysers are preserved here. They are the main reason the park was established in 1872 as America's first national park—an idea that spread worldwide. A mountain wildland, home to grizzly bears, wolves, and herds of bison and elk, the park is the core of one of the last, nearly intact, natural ecosystems in the Earth’s temperate zone.

Features

  • A bicyclist takes in the view from atop Mt. Washburn

    Things to Do

    Biking, camping, fishing, enjoying exhibits and films, and attending ranger-led programs are among the many ways to experience Yellowstone.

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  • Social Media

    Yellowstone Social Media

    Yellowstone now has a social media presence on Facebook, flickr, YouTube, and Twitter. Come and join the conversation with thousands of others.

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  • An adult grizzly bear walks through a meadow of white flowers.

    Stay Aware in Bear Country

    Safe travels in bear country begin before you get on the trail. Learning about bears before you come to the park can help you avoid a confrontation.

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  • Map of major roads and park entrances.

    Interactive Maps

    Browse our collection of interactive maps of major park destinations, roads and specific areas of interest.

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  • A live video camera monitors activity at and near Old Faithful everyday!

    Old Faithful Geyser on Live Videocam

    Full-motion, live-streaming webcam located near Old Faithful Geyser shows online visitors views of several other geysers in the area, and wildlife.

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  • Visitors watch for wildlife along the Yellowstone River in Hayden Valley.

    Visiting Yellowstone Video Series

    This is a great a series of short, 4- to 15-minute videos that help will help you plan a safe, enjoyable, and rewarding trip to Yellowstone.

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  • A tent is pitched at the Mammoth Campground.

    Campgrounds Abound in Yellowstone

    We have 12 campgrounds and well over 2,000 campsites, and that’s not even mentioning the backcountry sites.

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  • A family takes in the view from the top of 10,000-foot Mt. Washburn.

    Great Day Hikes to Get Off the Beaten Path

    Over 1,100 miles (1770 km) of trails are available for hiking. However, there are dangers inherent in backcountry trips. Be prepared.

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  • An view of Grand Prismatic Hot Spring shows its many colors.

    Plan Your Visit

    Get directions and learn about the park's operating hours and seasons, hotel and campground reservations, park fees, and many natural wonders.

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Did You Know?

Dog Hooked to Travois for Transporting Goods.

Some groups of Shoshone Indians, who adapted to a mountain existence, chose not to acquire the horse. These included the Sheep Eaters, or Tukudika, who used dogs to transport food, hides, and other provisions. The Sheep Eaters lived in many locations in Yellowstone.