family travel
8 things to do in Yellowstone National Park with kidsFeb 3, 2023 • 6 min read
The very best things to do with kids in Yellowstone National Park, from getting a Junior Ranger badge to biking out to a backcountry geyser.
Yellowstone National Park Travel Stories
tips and advice10 things you should know before visiting Yellowstone National ParkJan 30, 2023 • 6 min read
Everything you need to know before visiting Yellowstone National Park, from advice on booking campsites to staying safe in grizzly country.
hiking7 best hikes in Yellowstone National ParkJan 28, 2023 • 7 min read
The best hikes in Yellowstone, from wheelchair-accessible boardwalk strolls to multiday backpacking trips, taking in geysers, waterfalls and mountain summits.
national parks10 of the most spectacular waterfalls at Yellowstone National Park and how to see themApr 13, 2022 • 9 min read
In addition to geysers that blow on the regular, Yellowstone has hundreds of cold water cascades. These are the best.
hikingI'm a Yellowstone guide — here's what you need to know if you plan on visiting in 2022Apr 4, 2022 • 5 min read
The inside scoop from a Yellowstone tour guide: top 5 do’s and don’ts for your visit during the park's 150th season.
campingYosemite vs Yellowstone: which national park is best for you?Jan 24, 2022 • 8 min read
Both parks are wildly popular, but there are significant differences between the two. Here's how to choose the one that's right for you.
national parksExperience Yellowstone National Park sustainably: your guide to going greenSep 24, 2021 • 5 min read
Yellowstone's popularity puts a strain on its unique ecosystem. Here's how to support sustainability on your next visit.
sports8 US national parks where you can scuba diveApr 16, 2021 • 5 min read
Looking for somewhere to scuba dive nearby? These top underwater locales are in some of the US' best-known national parks
sustainable travelWhy winter is the perfect time to spot Yellowstone’s wildlifeNov 23, 2020 • 6 min read
Geothermal wonders and stunning landscapes have drawn visitors to Yellowstone National Park for almost 150 years, but winter is when the real magic happens.
wildlife and natureAmerica's 'pocket planet': exploring Yellowstone National ParkAug 20, 2020 • 11 min read
On exploring Yellowstone National Park: this wondrous packet planet that is the world’s first and, some would argue, most magnificent, national park.
wildlife and natureEverything you need to know about paddling in Yellowstone National ParkJun 11, 2020 • 5 min read
The lakes and ponds of Yellowstone National Park are paradise for paddlers. Here's where to kayak, canoe or stand up paddle board in Yellowstone.
wildlife and natureNational Parks: The best free things to do in the US parksJul 9, 2019 • 2 min read
The national parks are America’s wild playground. Some charge a nominal entry fee, but once you’re in, they’re full of fantastic free escapades. Go on a…
wildlife and natureFly fishing and beyond: 8 Montana adventuresSep 26, 2018 • 6 min read
The rugged individualism and spirit of the Wild West isn’t confined to your grandparents’ black and white TV screen or dusty old history books. It’s a…
road tripsInsider’s guide to Yellowstone: where to trek and geyser gaze without the crowdsJan 22, 2016 • 5 min read
North America’s greatest super-volcano, craggy canyons, vast subalpine forests, geysers and hot springs: the range of otherworldly landscapes in…
Lonely Planet's best in the US 2016Dec 6, 2015 • 6 min read
Lonely Planet’s travel experts have scoured the states to create the ultimate US travel wish list for 2016. Some of our choices are perennial favorites,…
wildlife and natureWatching wildlife in Yellowstone National ParkFeb 4, 2014 • 4 min read
With its exploding geysers, pristine wilderness, stunning lakes and a thousand miles of hiking trails, Yellowstone National Park is one of the last truly…
sustainable travelWater adventures in America's Wild WestJan 28, 2011 • 3 min read
Dramatic desert scenery and towering red rock cliffs are icons of America’s wild west, but some of the wildest times can be had on the region’s waterways.