Washburn Fire Lookout under the Milky Way Yellowstone National Park.

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Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park is the wild, free-flowing, beating heart of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Its real showstoppers are the geysers and hot springs – nature’s crowd-pleasers – but at every turn this land of fire and brimstone breathes, belches and bubbles like a giant kettle on the boil. The park’s highways traverse these geysers, through meadows and forests, past roadside herds of bison and campsites aromatic with pine needles and family campfires. In between lies the country’s largest collection of elk, the continent’s oldest, largest wild bison herds and a pristine wilderness roamed by wolves, grizzlies, moose and antelope.


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Everything you need to know before visiting Yellowstone National Park, from advice on booking campsites to staying safe in grizzly country.

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Traveling with Kids

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.

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Find the perfect driving route for you in Yellowstone National Park with this road-tripping guide.

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Why you should think twice before dipping your toe in a Yellowstone hot spring

Jan 3, 2024 • 6 min read

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