Yellowstone Nasionale Park - Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone Nasionale Park is 'n Verenigde State Nasionale Park en a UNESCO Wêrelderfenisgebied. Dit was die eerste nasionale park ter wêreld, wat in 1872 opsy gesit is om die groot aantal geisers te bewaar, warmwaterbronne, en ander termiese gebiede, asook om die ongelooflike natuurlewe en ruwe skoonheid van die omgewing te beskerm. Die park bevat 8 990 km²), meestal binne die Noordwes hoek van Wyoming, maar met gedeeltes wat strek tot in die state van Idaho en Montana.

Verstaan

Die Grand Geyser, die grootste voorspelbare geiser in Yellowstone, kan kookwater meer as 46 meter in die lug spuit.

Geskiedenis

Op 1 Maart 1872 word Yellowstone die eerste Nasionale Park reservaat oral ter wêreld verklaar deur president Ulysses S. Grant. In 1978 word dit aangewys as 'n Wêreld-erfenis gebied. Alhoewel daar algemeen aanvaar word dat die park vernoem is na die geel rotse wat in die Grand Canyon van die Yellowstone gesien word, is die naam van die park afkomstig van die Yellowstone-rivier wat daardeur vloei. oostelike Montana.

Lank voor 'n mensegeskiedenis in Yellowstone, het 'n massiewe vulkaanuitbarsting 'n groot hoeveelheid as uitgespuug wat die hele Wes-VSA, 'n groot deel van die Midde-Weste, dele van die Amerikaanse ooskus, Noord-Mexiko en sommige gebiede in Kanada bedek het. Die uitbarsting het 'n kaldera ongeveer 55 by 72 km gelaat. Sien vulkane vir agtergrond; Yellowstone word geklassifiseer as 'n supervulkaan en die laaste uitbarsting is vermoedelik 'n VEI-8-byeenkoms met meer as 1000 km³ van ejecta, duisend keer kragtiger as die uitbarsting in 1980 Mt. St. Helens. Daar word geglo dat die supervulkaan Yellowstone elke 600 000 tot 900 000 jaar uitbars, met die laaste gebeurtenis wat 640 000 jaar gelede plaasgevind het. Die uitbarstings daarvan is van die grootste wat ooit op die aarde voorgekom het, wat in die nasleep drastiese klimaatsverandering veroorsaak het.

Landskap

Met die helfte van die aarde se geotermiese kenmerke, hou Yellowstone die mees uiteenlopende en ongeskonde versameling geisers, warmwaterbronne, modderpotte en fumaroles op die planeet. Sy meer as 300 geisers vorm twee derdes van al die wat op die aarde voorkom. Kombineer dit met meer as 10 000 termiese kenmerke wat bestaan ​​uit briljante gekleurde warmwaterbronne, borrelende modderpotte en stomende fumaroles, en u het 'n plek soos geen ander nie.

Yellowstone se hidrotermiese kenmerke sou nie bestaan ​​sonder die onderliggende magma-liggaam wat geweldige hitte vrystel nie. Hulle is ook afhanklik van waterbronne, soos van die berge rondom die Yellowstone-plato. Daar dring sneeu en reën stadig deur lae deurtrekbare rots met krake. Sommige van hierdie koue water ontmoet warm pekelwater wat direk deur die vlak magma-liggaam verhit word. Die water se temperatuur styg ver bo die kookpunt, maar die water bly in 'n vloeibare toestand as gevolg van die groot druk en gewig van die oorliggende water. Die resultaat is warm water met 'n temperatuur van meer as 200 ° C.

Die oorverhitte water is minder dig as die kouer, swaarder water wat daaromheen sak. Dit skep konveksiestrome wat die ligter, lewendiger, oorverhitte water toelaat om terug te gaan na die oppervlak na die skeure en swak gebiede deur riolitiese lawastrome. Hierdie opwaartse pad is die natuurlike "loodgieterswerk" -stelsel van die park se hidrotermiese kenmerke. Sodra dit aan die oppervlak kom, is die verskillende kleure van die poele te wyte aan verskillende soorte bakterieë wat in verskillende temperature groei.

Flora en fauna

Dit is glad nie ongewoon om baie soorte bere soos die swart beer naby die paaie of op die rante van Yellowstone in die somer te sien nie, en gewoonlik kos soek.

Die park is die kern van die Greater Yellowstone-ekosisteem, een van die grootste ongeskonde gematigde sone-ekosisteme wat op die planeet oorbly, en is gevolglik 'n uitsonderlike gebied vir wildbesigtiging.

Yellowstone is die tuiste van die grootste konsentrasie soogdiere in die laer 48 state. Sewe-en-sestig verskillende soogdiere woon hier, insluitend grysbere en swartbere. Grys ​​wolwe is teen 1926 tot uitwissing gejag, maar in 1995 weer uit Kanada ingestel, en meer as 100 woon in die park, wat dit een van die beste plekke is om hulle in die natuur te sien. Daarbenewens is die park ook die tuiste van bloeiende bevolking coyotes en rooijakkalse. Wolverine en lynx, wat groot uitgestrekte ongerepte habitat benodig, word ook in die Yellowstone-ekosisteem aangetref. Hier woon sewe inheemse hoefdiere - elande, muilehertjies, bisonne, elande, groothoringsskape, pronkhorings en witsterthertjies. Nie-inheemse bergbokke het noordelike dele van die park gekoloniseer en talle klein soogdiere, waaronder bevers, kom regdeur die park voor.

Sedert sy stigting in 1872, is daar rekords gehou van voëlbesigtinge; hierdie rekords dokumenteer tot dusver 330 soorte voëls, waarvan daar ongeveer 148 spesies in die park nesmaak. Die variasie in hoogte en 'n wye verskeidenheid habitats wat binne die park voorkom, dra by tot die betreklik groot verskeidenheid in die streek.

Ysaktiwiteit en die huidige koel en droë toestande is waarskynlik verantwoordelik vir die relatiewe klein aantal reptiele en amfibieë wat in die park voorkom.

Yellowstone huisves meer as 1.350 spesies vaatplante, waarvan 218 nie-inheemse plante is.

Klimaat

Die weer in die Yellowstone Nasionale Park kan baie vinnig verander van sonnig, warm na koud en reënerig, daarom is dit belangrik om ekstra lae kledingstukke saam te neem wat u kan gebruik as dit nodig is. Sneeu kan op enige tyd van die jaar in Yellowstone val.

• Somer: Die temperatuur in die dag is dikwels in die 70s F (25 ° C) en soms in die 80s F (30 ° C) in laer hoogtes. Aande is gewoonlik koel en op hoër hoogtes kan die temperatuur onder vriespunt daal. In die middae kom donderstorms gereeld voor.
• Winter: Temperature wissel dikwels gedurende die dag van -20 tot -5 ° C. Laer as oornagtemperature is algemeen. Die rekord lae temperatuur is -56 ° F (-56 ° F). Sneeuval is baie wisselvallig. Alhoewel die gemiddelde gemiddeld 3800 mm per jaar is, is dit nie ongewoon dat hoër hoogte twee keer soveel is nie.
• Lente & Herfs: Die dagtemperature wissel van die 30's tot die 60s (0 tot 20 ° C) met lae oornag in die tienerjare tot enkelsyfers (-5 tot -20 ° C). Sneeu kom algemeen voor in die lente en herfs met gereelde ophopings van 12 "in 'n 24-uur-periode. Wees op enige tyd van die jaar voorbereid op skielike veranderings. Onvoorspelbaarheid kenmerk meer as enigiets anders die weer van Yellowstone. Wees altyd toegerus met 'n neem 'n warm baadjie en reënklere saam, selfs in die somer.

Gaan in

Yellowstone Nasionale Park area kaart

Met die vliegtuig

Die belangrikste lughawe wat Yellowstone bedien, is Jackson Hole-lughawe (JAC ^IATA), in Grand Teton Nasionale Park, naby Jackson, en die grootste lughawe in Wyoming. United en Delta dien Jackson Hole die hele jaar deur, vanaf Denver en Salt Lake City onderskeidelik. Hierdie lugdienste plus American en Frontier bied seisoenale vlugte vanaf daardie stede en agt ander regoor die VSA.

Ander lughawens met kommersiële dienste is by:

• Billings (Montana) (BIL ^IATA). Uit talle stede.
• Bozeman (Montana) (BZN ^IATA). Van agt stede die hele jaar en meer seisoenaal.
• Cody (Wyoming) (COD ^IATA), Die plaaslike lughawe Yellowstone. Van Salt Lake City en Denver.
• Idaho-waterval (Idaho) (IDA ^IATA). Uit ses stede.
• Salt Lake City (Utah) (SLC ^IATA). 'N Rukkie 'n lang rit (~ 6 uur) weg, maar tog die belangrikste lughawe na die park, met vlugte vanaf groot stede regoor die land, sowel as beperkte internasionale vlugte.
• Wes Yellowstone (Montana) (WYS ^IATA). Vanaf Salt Lake City, slegs Jun – Sep.

Met die motor

Die park het 5 ingange. Die naaste stede aan elke ingang word gegee.

• 45.0253-110.700891 Noord - Toegang verkry vanaf Gardiner (Montana) via Amerikaanse roete 89, 90 km vanaf Livingston. Hierdie ingang is die hele jaar oop en lei na die parkhoofkwartier by Mammoth Hot Springs, 8 km binne die parkgrens. Die ikoniese Roosevelt Arch is by hierdie ingang.
• 45.00618-109.991662 Noordoos - Toegang verkry vanaf Silwerhek en Cooke City via Amerikaanse roete 212 (Beartooth snelweg). Die ingang en pad na Cooke City is die hele jaar oop, maar Roete 212 verby Cooke City is in die winter (middel Oktober tot einde Mei) gesluit.
• 44.4892-110.00223 Oos - Toegang verkry vanaf Cody, 85 km, via Amerikaanse roete 14/16/20. Hierdie ingang is in die winter (vroeg November tot vroeg in Mei) gesluit.
• 44.1358-110.666854 Suid - Toegang verkry vanaf Grand Teton Nasionale Park via Amerikaanse roete 89/191/287. Hierdie ingang is in die winter (vroeg November tot middel Mei) gesluit.
• 44.6569-111.08995 Wes - Toegang verkry vanaf Wes Yellowstone via Amerikaanse roete 20/191/287, 97 km vanaf Ashton, Idaho. Hierdie ingang is in die winter (vroeg November tot einde April) gesluit.

Te voet

Daar is 'n uitgebreide aantal paaie wat die park aan alle kante betree, insluitend die 3100 kilometer lange (5000 km) Kontinentale skeidsroete.

Fooie en permitte

Alle voertuie en individue wat die park binnekom, moet 'n toegangsgeld betaal wat sewe dae geldig is. Fooie vanaf 2020 is:

• $ 20 - individueel te voet, fiets, ens.
• $ 30 - motorfiets of sneeuwscooter.
• $ 35 - nie-kommersiële voertuig.
• $ 70 - Yellowstone National Park Annual Pass, bied toegang tot die park vir een jaar vir 'n privaat voertuig.

In die verlede het toegangsgeld tot Yellowstone ook toegangsgeld ingesluit Grand Teton Nasionale Parkbesoekers wat van plan is om albei parke te besoek, moet nou afsonderlike toegangsgeld vir elk betaal.

Daar is verskeie slaag vir groepe wat saam reis in 'n privaat voertuig of individue te voet / fiets wat gratis toegang bied tot die Yellowstone Nasionale Park en alle nasionale parke, asook 'n paar nasionale monumente, nasionale toevlugsoorde vir wild en nasionale woude:

• Die $ 80 Jaarlikse pas (geldig vir twaalf maande vanaf die datum van uitreiking) kan deur enigiemand gekoop word. Militêre personeel kan 'n gratis pas kry deur 'n Common Access Card (CAC) of militêre ID te toon.
• Die $ 80 Senior pas (geldig vir die leeftyd van die houer) is beskikbaar vir Amerikaanse burgers of permanente inwoners van 62 jaar en ouer. Aansoekers moet dokumentasie van burgerskap en ouderdom verskaf. Hierdie pas bied ook vyftig persent afslag op sommige parkgeriewe. Bejaardes kan ook 'n jaarpas van $ 20 kry.
• Die gratis Toegangspas (geldig vir die leeftyd van die houer) is beskikbaar vir Amerikaanse burgers of permanente inwoners met permanente gestremdhede. Aansoekers moet dokumentasie van burgerskap en permanente ongeskiktheid verskaf. Hierdie pas bied ook vyftig persent afslag op sommige parkgeriewe.
• Die gratis Vrywilligerspas is beskikbaar vir individue wat 250 of meer ure aangebied het by federale agentskappe wat aan die Interagency Pass-program deelneem.
• Die gratis Jaarlikse 4de Graad Slaag (geldig vir September-Augustus van die 4de graad skooljaar) kan toegang tot die draer en enige gepaardgaande passasiers in 'n privaat nie-kommersiële voertuig toelaat. Registrasie by die Elke kind buite webwerf is nodig.

Die Nasionale Parkdiens bied jaarliks ​​vyf dae gratis toegang tot alle nasionale parke:

• Martin Luther King Jr. Day (derde Maandag in Januarie); volgende herdenking is 18 Januarie 2021
• Die eerste dag van die Nasionale Parkweek (derde Saterdag in April); volgende viering is 17 April 2021
• Die verjaardag van die nasionale parkdiens (25 Augustus)
• Nasionale Openbare Landsdag (vierde Saterdag in September); volgende viering is 25 September 2021
• Veterandag (11 November)

Kry rond

Yellowstone Nasionale Park kaart.

'N Handige manier om u te oriënteer, is om die paaie binne Yellowstone as 'n figuur-8-vorm te visualiseer. Die onderste lus, West Thumb - Old Faithful - Madison - Norris - Canyon - Lake Village - West Thumb, is ongeveer 140 kilometer. Die boonste lus, Norris - Mammoth - Tower-Roosevelt - Canyon - Norris, is ongeveer 110 kilometer. Die park is groot.

Met die motor

Die meeste besoekers gebruik privaat voertuie om binne Yellowstone Nasionale Park rond te kom. Paaie kan baie druk raak wanneer mense stop om wild te sien; gebruik uittrekkings en wees respek vir ander motoriste om te help vermy beer-konfyt. As sneeu val, kan paaie gesluit wees, en gedurende die wintermaande sluit baie parkpaaie permanent.

Met die bus

Daar is geen openbare vervoer binne die park beskikbaar nie. Xanterra Vakansieoorde bied bus toere binne die park gedurende die somer seisoen aan. Die Lower Loop Tour vertrek slegs vanaf plekke in die suidelike deel van die park. Die Upper Loop-toer vertrek vanaf Lake Hotel, Fishing Bridge RV Park en Canyon Lodge om slegs die noordelike deel van die park te toer. Die Grand Loop-toer vertrek vanaf Gardiner en Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel om die hele park op een dag te toer. Gedurende die winterseisoen word sneeutreektoere vanaf verskillende plekke aangebied. Bel 1 307 344-7311 vir inligting of besprekings.

Daarbenewens bied kommersiële ondernemings gedurende die somerseisoen toere van oorsprong uit baie dorpe en stede. Gedurende die winterseisoen bied sommige besighede sneeutreektoere vir die meeste parkpaaie of busvervoer op die Mammoth Hot Springs- tot by Cooke City.

Per fiets

Fietsry in die park kan 'n baie lonende ervaring wees, maar as gevolg van die groot afstande in die park, is ekstra beplanning nodig om te verseker dat verblyf elke aand beskikbaar is. Die park het 'n aantal kampeerterreine vir fietsryers, maar gedurende die besige somerseisoen is dit waarskynlik die beste om, waar moontlik, vooraf terreine te bespreek.

Met 'n sneeuwscooter of sneeucoach

Die winter is miskien die rustigste tyd om die park te besoek as daar die minste besoekers is. Die wintergebruikseisoen van sneeuwscooter- en sneeu-toerreise begin middel Desember en eindig middel Maart. Die werklike openings- of sluitingsdatum vir 'n oorsese reis wissel per ingang en word bepaal deur voldoende sneeupak- en ploegskedules. Besoekers wat die park op 'n sneeuwscooter of in 'n sneeucoach wil besoek, moet met 'n kommersiële sneeucoach reis of 'n kommersiële gids oor sneeuwscooters vergesel (privaat, nie-geleide sneeuwscooters of sneeumotors is nie toegelaat nie) wat by die meeste ingange beskikbaar is. Die beste beskikbare tegnologie-sneeuwscooters is nodig, en daar is daagliks 'n beperking op inskrywings vir sneeuwscooters en sneeumotors. Off-road gebruik van sneeuwscooters en snowcoaches is verbode.

Sien

Kaart van die Yellowstone Nasionale Park

Yellowstone is wêreldbekend vir sy natuurlike erfenis en skoonheid - en vir die feit dat dit die helfte van die wêreld se geotermiese kenmerke bevat, met meer as 10 000 voorbeelde. Reisigers na Yellowstone kan meer as 300 geisers (soos "Old Faithful"), poele kokende modder en 'n wonderlike samestelling van natuurlewe, soos grysbere, wolwe, bison en elande, besigtig terwyl hulle op die aardoppervlak staan. grootste bekende "supervulkaan".

Die park kan onderverdeel word in ongeveer agt hoofareas, wat hieronder georganiseer word, aangesien iemand wat die park met die kloksgewyse rigting teëkom, vanaf die ooste teëkom.

Bridge Bay, Fishing Bridge & Lake

Hierdie drie streke is geleë aan die noordekant van die Yellowstone Lake. Ontspanningsopsies sluit in bootvaart, visvang en 'n handvol termiese eienskappe.

Termiese kenmerke en natuurlike besienswaardighede in hierdie omgewing sluit in:

• 44.46667-110.366671 Yellowstone-meer. Met 'n oppervlakte van 132 vierkante kilometer (340 vierkante kilometer) is Yellowstone Lake die grootste meer op groot hoogte (meer as 7000 voet) in Noord-Amerika. Dit is 'n natuurlike meer, wat op 2.357 m (7.733 voet) bo seespieël geleë is. Dit is ongeveer 32 kilometer lank en 24 kilometer breed met 227 kilometer kuslyn. Dit is byna die helfte van die jaar gevries. Dit vries einde Desember of vroeg in Januarie en ontdooi einde Mei of vroeg in Junie.  
• Hayden- en Pelikaanvalleie. Die Haydenvallei is 9,7 km noord van Fishing Bridge Junction. Die Pelican Valley is 4,8 km oos van Fishing Bridge. Hierdie twee uitgestrekte valleie bestaan ​​uit die beste habitat in die laer 48 state vir grysbere, bison-, eland- en ander wildsoorte. 
• 44.5263303-110.45659272 Natuurlike brug (net suid van Bridge Bay Kampeerterrein). Hierdie rotsformasie is bereikbaar via 'n maklike stap van 1,6 km, en daar is ook 'n fietsroete wat na die brug lei. Die Natural Bridge is gevorm deur die erosie van 'n riolietbome deur Bridge Creek. Die bokant van die brug is ongeveer 16 m bokant die spruit. 'N Kort terugskakelroete lei na die top, hoewel dit nou verbode is om die brug te beskerm. 
• 44.6072845-110.38395073 LeHardy Rapids (4,8 km noord van Fishing Bridge). Die LeHardy Rapids is 'n waterval op die Yellowstone-rivier. Geomorfologies word gedink dat dit die eintlike plek is waar die meer eindig en die rivier sy noordwaartse stroom voortgesit. In die lente kan baie forel hier gesien word, wat in die vlak poele rus voordat hulle sarsies energie gebruik om die stroomversnelling op te spring op pad om onder die vissersbrug te kuit. 'N Promenade, wat in 1984 gebou is, bied toegang tot die gebied, hoewel dit gedurende die lente-broeiseisoen gesluit is om hierdie sensitiewe voëlhabitat te beskerm. 
• 44.6230556-110.43194444 Moddervulkaan. Dit was eens 'n hitte-eienskap op die heuwel wat modder in die nabygeleë bome tydens uitbarstings sou gooi, maar 'n besonder groot uitbarsting het die moddervulkaan uitmekaar geslaan en 'n warm, borrelende modderpoel agtergelaat. Toegang tot die gebied is via 'n kort lus van die parkeerterrein af verby die Dragon's Mouth en die Mud Volcano wat toeganklik is vir gestremdes, en 'n 800 km boonste lusroete via Sour Lake en die Black Dragon's Caldron wat relatief steil is. . Die ritmiese stoomkraak en die flitsende tong van die water gee die Dragon's Mouth Spring sy naam, hoewel die aktiwiteit veral sedert Desember 1994 afgeneem het. Die Caldron van die Black Dragon het in 1948 op die landskap ontplof en bome deur hul wortels uitgeslaan en die omliggende gebied bedek. bos met modder. In Januarie 1995 het 'n nuwe funksie op die suidelike oewer van Mud Geyser uiters aktief geraak en 'n oppervlakte van 6,1 m × 2,4 m (20 x 8 voet) beslaan en bestaan ​​uit fumaroles, klein poele en braaipanele. Die mees dramatiese kenmerke van die Mud Volcano-gebied, insluitend die groot siedende modderpot wat bekend staan ​​as die "Gumper", is slegs oop vir die publiek via veldwandeling-geleide wandelinge. 
• 44.6278433-110.43284035 Swaelkoker. Die Sulphur Caldron-area kan besigtig word vanaf 'n toneelgebied net noord van die moddervulkaan. Die geel, onstuimige plonswater van die Sulphur Caldron is van die suurste in die park met 'n pH van 1,3. Ander kenmerke wat vanuit hierdie uitsig gesien kan word, is Turbulent Pool (wat nie meer 'onstuimig' is nie) en die krater van 'n groot, aktiewe modderpot. 

Historiese en opvoedkundige besienswaardighede in hierdie gebied sluit in:

• 44.56665-110.382076 Hengelbrug. Die oorspronklike brug is in 1902 gebou as 'n ruwe gekapte houtkap-brug met 'n effens ander belyning as die huidige brug. Die bestaande brug is in 1937 gebou. Die Fishing Bridge was histories 'n uiters gewilde plek om te hengel. Die hengel vanaf die brug was redelik goed, omdat dit 'n belangrike kuitarea vir sny forel was. Vanweë die afname in die bevolkingsgroep (deels as gevolg van hierdie praktyk), was die brug egter in 1973 vir visvangs gesluit. Sedert daardie tyd het dit 'n gewilde plek geword om vis waar te neem. 
• 44.563-110.3787 Visbrugbrugmuseum en besoekersentrum. Die Fishing Bridge Museum is in 1931 voltooi en sou uiteindelik 'n prototipe van rustieke argitektuur in parke regoor die land word. Dit is in 1987 tot 'n nasionale historiese baken verklaar. Toe motors die toneelwaens vervang as die vernaamste vervoermiddel deur die park, word mense nie meer deur 'n gids vergesel nie, en daarom is die museum gebou as 'n 'Trailside Museum', wat besoekers toelaat om inligting te bekom. oor Yellowstone op hul eie.  
• 44.5498-110.40118 Lake Yellowstone Hotel. Die Lake Yellowstone Hotel is in 1891 geopen op 'n terrein wat lank bekend was as 'n ontmoetingsplek vir Indiërs, trappers en bergmanne. Op daardie tydstip was dit nie besonder kenmerkend nie, soos 'n ander spoorweghotel wat deur die Noordelike Stille Oseaan-spoorweg gefinansier is. Dit is in 1903 opgeknap, met bykomende veranderinge wat in 1929 aangebring is. Teen die 1970's het die hotel ernstig verval. In 1981 het die National Park Service en die park-konsessiehouer, TW Recreational Services, 'n projek van tien jaar begin om die Lake Hotel in die 1920's in sy gloriedae te herstel. Die werk is voltooi vir die viering van die honderdjarige herdenking van die hotel in 1991. Die hotel is daardie jaar in die National Register of Historic Places geplaas. 
• 44.5510527-110.39547869 Lake Ranger-stasie. Na 'n dekade van militêre administrasie in Yellowstone, het die Kongres die National Park Service in 1916 geskep. Veldwagterstasies het soldate in die hele park begin vervang. Die Lake Ranger-stasie is in 1923 voltooi. Die eerste direkteur van die Nasionale Parkdiens, Steven Mather, het voorgestel dat die stasie moet aansluit by sy natuurlike en kulturele omgewing. 'N Plaaslike bosbouer het pionierboutegnieke gebruik om die stasie sy styl vir' 'vanghok' 'te gee. Met parkargitekte het superintendent Horace Albright 'n groot agthoekige 'gemeenskapskamer' ontwerp met 'n sentrale klipkaggel. Hierdie rustieke saal het bedags 'n informatiewe funksie gehad en in die aand het dit die toneel geword van 'n volksvreemde byeenkoms rondom 'n kaggelvuur. 
• 44.5549416-110.396034210 The Lake Lodge. Die koms van die motor in die park in 1915 het 'n groot stroom besoekers geskep. Die behoefte het ontstaan ​​aan 'n tussentydse slaapplek tussen die luuksheid van die Lake Hotel en die rustieke akkommodasie van die tentkampe. In 1926 is die Lake Lodge (ook 'n ontwerp van Robert Reamer) voltooi, een van vier lodges in die park. Die park was nie meer hoofsaaklik toeganklik vir slegs gegoede 'dudes' of 'hartlike' sagboeiers 'nie. 

West Thumb & Grant Village

Viskeël Geyser en Yellowstone Lake.

Hierdie twee dorpies is aan die westekant van Yellowstone Lake en bied bootvaart, visvang, en 'n paar interessante termiese kenmerke, waaronder die "Fishing Cone", 'n warmwaterbron wat direk in die meer uitborrel. Die naam van die gebied is afkomstig van die feit dat Yellowstone Lake met 'n bietjie verbeelding lyk soos 'n linkerhand wat suidwaarts uitstrek, en hierdie gebied sou die 'duim' van daardie hand wees.

Termiese kenmerke en natuurlike besienswaardighede in hierdie omgewing sluit in:

• 44.466667-110.36666711 Yellowstone-meer. Net soos Lake Village en Fishing Village bied hierdie gebied toegang tot Noord-Amerika se grootste hoogliggende meer. Die boonste lae van die meer oorskry selde 19 ° C en die onderste lae is baie kouer; vanweë die uiters koue water word swem nie aanbeveel nie.  
• 44.4185508-110.572984612 West Thumb Geyser Basin. Hierdie bakker is vir 'n afstand van 3,2 km langs die oewer geleë en strek ongeveer 460 m daarvandaan terug, en miskien soveel voet in die meer. Daar is 'n paar honderd fonteine ​​wat wissel van miniatuurfonteine ​​tot poele of putte van 23 meter in deursnee en met 'n groot diepte. Daarbenewens is daar 'n klein klompie moddervere. Dit is veral opmerklik dat die Abyss-swembad 'n optiese illusie bied wat dit bodemloos laat lyk, en Fishing Cone is 'n aflandige swembad wat eens gewild was as 'n plek om vis gevang te kook deur dit in hierdie gedeeltelik onderwater warmwaterbron te doop. (Hierdie toertjie is nie meer toegelaat nie.) 
• 44.2663664-110.482753213 Heart Lake. Heart Lake, geleë in die waterskeiding van die Slangrivier wes van Lewis Lake en suid van Yellowstone Lake, is êrens voor 1871 genoem vir Hart Hunney, 'n vroeë jagter. 
• 44.4407694-110.719098314 Isa-meer. Hierdie meer is op die Continental Divide by Craig Pass in 1891. Isa Lake is opmerklik as waarskynlik die enigste meer op aarde wat natuurlik na twee oseane agteruit dreineer, die oostekant afloop na die Stille Oseaan en die westekant na die Atlantiese Oseaan. 
• 44.252996-110.553538815 Rooi Berge. Hierdie klein verskeidenheid berge, net wes van Heart Lake, is heeltemal binne die grense van die Yellowstone Nasionale Park. Die naam van die reeks kom van die kleur van die vulkaniese gesteentes wat dit saamstel. Daar is 12 pieke in die reeks, waarvan die berg Sheridan die hoogste is. 
• 44.3706966-110.718898616 Shoshone Lake. Hierdie meer is die tweede grootste meer van die park en is aan die kop van die Lewisrivier suidwes van West Thumb. Shoshone-meer is 62 m op sy maksimum diepte en het 'n oppervlakte van 8.050 hektaar (32,6 vierkante kilometer). Shoshone-meer was vroeër onvrugbaar vanweë watervalle aan die Lewisrivier, maar vandag bevat die meer ingevoerde forel, bruin forel en Utah-tjoppies. Die Amerikaanse vis- en natuurlewe diens glo dat Shoshone Lake die grootste meer in die laer 48 state kan wees wat nie per pad bereik kan word nie. Geen motorbote word op die meer toegelaat nie. 

Historiese en opvoedkundige besienswaardighede in hierdie gebied sluit in:

• 44.41579-110.5732817 West Thumb Ranger Station. Die West Thumb Ranger Station is gebou in 1925, met die oop windweg in 1966, en is 'n uitstekende voorbeeld van historiese argitektuur wat verband hou met veldwagterstasies in Yellowstone. 

Ou Getroues

Die Grand Prismatic Spring, van bo af gesien. Vir 'n nader beskouing, is daar verhoogde promenades rondom die lente en nabygeleë swembaddens (sien in die detail van die prentjie)

Old Faithful is die beeld waaraan mense dink as hulle aan Yellowstone dink, en die geiser breek gereeld uit (besoek die besoekersentrum vir geskatte uitbarstingstye). Hierdie gebied is ook die tuiste van die ikoniese en historiese Old Faithful Inn, asook 'n groot aantal geisers en warmwaterbronne wat maklik bereikbaar is via promenades.

Termiese kenmerke en natuurlike besienswaardighede in hierdie omgewing sluit in:

• 44.4643775-110.829118 Boonste Geyser-kom. Yellowstone besit in die geheel bykans sestig persent van die wêreld se geisers, en die Upper Geyser Basin is die tuiste van die grootste aantal van hierdie brose kenmerk wat in die park gevind word, waaronder die ikoniese "Old Faithful" geiser. Old Faithful, die wêreld se beroemdste geiser, het groot uitbarstings wat gemiddeld ongeveer een keer in die tagtig minute plaasvind, hoewel die tydsberekening tussen elke uitbarsting met soveel as 'n uur wissel en deur die jare toegeneem het. Landwagters kan die geyser se uitbarstings binne tien minute voorspel, mits die duur van die vorige uitbarsting bekend is. Benewens Old Faithful, bevat hierdie wasbak nog 150 geisers binne 0,65 km²) area; Van hierdie merkwaardige aantal word die uitbarstings van Castle, Grand, Daisy, Riverside en Old Faithful gereeld deur die natuurkundiges voorspel. Benewens geisers, is daar talle warmwaterbronne in die omgewing. Boardwalks bied toegang tot die mees interessante gebiede. Moenie die paadjies verlaat nie; die oppervlak hier is dun en onstabiel en het 'n groot kans om jou in 'n kokende waterpoel neer te sit as jy loop waar jy nie wil nie. 
• 44.5493774-110.835766819 Onderste Geyser-kom. Hierdie groot gebied van hidrotermiese aktiwiteit kan te voet langs die promenade-roete by Fountain Paint Pots en per motor langs die Firehole Lake Drive van 4 km (5 km) besigtig word. Laasgenoemde is 'n eenrigtingrit waar u die sesde geiser sal vind wat deur die Old Faithful-personeel voorspel word: Great Fountain. Die spetterende uitbarstings laat strale diamantdruppels 30–60 meter in die lug bars, terwyl golwe water oor die verhoogde terrasse afloop. Geduld is 'n deug met hierdie geiser twee keer per dag, want die voorspellings laat 'n geleentheid van 2 uur (plus of minus) toe. Fountain Flats Drive vertrek vanaf die Grand Loop Road net suid van die piekniekarea Nez Perce en volg langs die Firehole-rivier tot 2,4 km ver. Van daar af gaan die Fountain Freight Road-stap- / fietsroete verder langs die ou padbed en gee stappers toegang tot die Sentinel Meadows-roete en die Fairy Falls-roete. Langs hierdie pad is ook die enigste landelike terrein vir gestremdes in die Old Faithful-distrik by Goose Lake. 
• 44.517711-110.832155520 Midway Geyser Basin. Hierdie bak is op 'n heuwel met 'n uitsig oor die Firehole-rivier. Die afloop van sy termiese kenmerke is kleiner in grootte as die ander geiserbekkens in die omgewing en vloei in die rivier en laat stomende, kleurryke paadjies agterna. In die besonder onthul Excelsior Geyser 'n gapende krater van 60 m × 90 m met 'n konstante afvoer van meer as 4.000 US liter (15.000 liter) water per minuut in die Firehole-rivier; hierdie geiser het een keer so gewelddadig uitgebars dat dit homself moontlik opgeblaas het en sedertdien geen uitbarstings plaasgevind het nie. In hierdie verrassende wasbak is Yellowstone se grootste warmwaterbron, die pragtig gekleurde Grand Prismatic Spring. Hierdie kenmerk is 110 m in deursnee en is 50 m diep. Die Fairy Falls-spoorkop bied toegang tot 'n uitkykplatform op die heuwel agter die fontein waarmee u 'n verhoogde uitsig oor die hele wasbak kan kry. 
• 44.4138221-110.817711321 Lone Star Geyser Basin. Hierdie bakkie-geiser-kom kan maklik bereik word deur 'n heen-en-weer-staptog van 5 kilometer wat 'n ou, nou geslote pad volg vanaf die roetekop suid van Old Faithful. Lone Star Geyser bars ongeveer elke drie uur uit. Daar is 'n logboek, in 'n kas naby die geiser, vir waarnemings van geisertye en soorte uitbarstings. Fietse kan die meeste van die pad na Lone Star haal. 
• 44.354378-110.799100222 Shoshone Geyser Basin. Die Shoshone Geyser Basin word bereik met 'n heen- en terugreis van 17 kilometer wat die Kontinentale kloof by Grant's Pass oorsteek. Hierdie wasbak het geen voetpaadjies nie, en daar moet uiters versigtig wees wanneer u daardeur reis. Roetes in die wasbak moet gebruik word. Afgeleë termiese gebiede, soos hierdie, moet met respek, kennis en sorg benader word. Let daarop dat u persoonlike veiligheid en hulpbronbeskerming beklemtoon wanneer u 'n bakland binnekom. 
• 44.4996552-110.840766623 Vuurgatrivier. Die rivier ontleen sy naam aan die stoom (wat volgens hulle rook van brande was) wat vroeë trappers na die gebied gesien het. Hulle term vir 'n bergvallei was 'gat', en die benaming is gebore. Die Firehole-rivier spog met 'n wêreldbekende reputasie as uitdagende vlieghengel. Bruin-, reënboog- en spruit forel gee die hengelaar 'n versigtige teiken in hierdie stroom. 
• 44.445767-110.80715524 Kepler Cascades. Dit is die waterval in die distrik wat die maklikste bereik kan word. 'N Uittreksel net suid van Old Faithful en 'n entjie se stap van die motor af, bied die besoeker maklike toegang tot die 38 meter lange waterval.  
• 44.475-110.84425 Morning Glory Pool. Vernoem na die blom "morning glory" (Convolutus), wat die swembad lyk. Die kleur van die swembad is te danke aan bakterieë wat in die water woon. Die swembad breek selde uit. Die afgelope tyd het die kleur verander as gevolg van verstopping, wat veroorsaak word deur toeriste wat voorwerpe in die put gooi.  

Historiese en opvoedkundige besienswaardighede in hierdie gebied sluit in:

• 44.459789-110.83030626 Old Faithful Inn. Die Old Faithful Inn is gedurende die winter van 1903-04 gebou, en is een van die min oorblywende houthuise in die Verenigde State. Dit is 'n meesterstuk van rustieke argitektuur in sy gestileerde ontwerp en fyn vakmanskap. Die invloed daarvan op Amerikaanse argitektuur, veral die parkargitektuur, was onmeetbaar. Die gebou is 'n rustieke hout- en houtraamstruktuur met reuse-afmetings: byna 700 voet (210 m) lank en sewe verdiepings hoog. Die voorportaal van die hotel het 'n plafon van 20 meter, 'n massiewe riolietkaggel, en relings van verdraaide dennepine. Besoekers kan in die middel van die voorportaal staan ​​en opkyk na die blootgestelde struktuur, of met 'n knoestige trap op na een van die balkonne klim en op, af of dwars kyk. Vlerke is in 1915 en 1927 by die hotel gevoeg, en vandag is daar 327 kamers beskikbaar vir gaste in hierdie Nasionale Historiese Landmerk.  
• 44.45687-110.8278727 Lower Hamilton-winkel. Dit is in 1897 gebou en is die oudste struktuur in die Old Faithful-omgewing wat nog gebruik word. Die "knotty pine" -stoep is 'n gewilde rusplek vir besoekers en bied 'n wonderlike uitsig oor Geyser Hill. (Die oudste gebou by Old Faithful is in 1897 as F. Studio vir F. Jay Haynes gebou. Dit was vroeër 210 m suidwes van Beehive Geyser en ongeveer 110 m noordwes van die voorkant van die Ou Faithful Inn, maar dit staan ​​nou naby die kruising van die Grand Loopweg en die brandbaan, naby die oorgang.). 

Madison

Madison is halfpad tussen Old Faithful en die Norris Geyser-kom en bied 'n verskeidenheid termiese kenmerke.

• 44.6927127-110.737987428 Kunstenaars Paintpots. Artists Paintpots is a small but lovely thermal area just south of Norris Junction. A one-mile (1.6 km) round trip trail takes visitors to colorful hot springs, two large mud pots, and through a section of forest burned in 1988. Adjacent to this area are three other off-trail, backcountry thermal areas: Sylvan Springs, Gibbon Hill Geyser Basin, and Geyser Creek Thermal area. These areas are fragile, dangerous, and difficult to get to; travel without knowledgeable personnel is discouraged. 
• 44.654379-110.77076629 Gibbon Falls. This 84-foot (26 m) waterfall tumbles over remnants of the Yellowstone Caldera rim and is easily accessible from a pullover on the park road. The rock wall on the opposite side of the road from the waterfall is the inner rim of the caldera.  
• 44.684101-110.75382130 Monument Geyser Basin. This small, nearly dormant basin lies at the top of a very steep one-mile (1.6 km) trail. Highlights of the area include thermos-bottle shaped geyser cones that are remnants of a much more active time, several intriguing travertine structures, and some great views.  
• 44.6421544-110.865490131 Madison River. The Madison River is formed at the junction of the Gibbon and Firehole rivers, hence Madison Junction. The Madison joins the Jefferson and the Gallatin rivers at Three Forks, Montana, to form the Missouri River. The Madison is a blue-ribbon fly fishing stream with healthy stocks of brown and rainbow trout and mountain whitefish. The canyon created by the river consists of steep, tree-covered rock walls on each side. 
• 44.64966-110.8470332 Terrace Springs. The small thermal area just north of Madison Junction. This area provides the visitor with a short boardwalk tour of hot springs. 
• 44.6307656-110.864378933 Firehole Canyon Drive and Firehole Falls. Firehole Canyon Drive, a side road, follows the Firehole River upstream from Madison Junction to just above Firehole Falls. The drive takes sightseers past 800-foot (240 m) thick lava flows. Firehole Falls is a 40-foot (12 m) waterfall. An unstaffed swimming area here is very popular in the warmest of the summer season. Cliff diving is illegal. 
• 44.6369-110.87234 National Park Mountain. The mountain is part of the lava flows that encircle the Madison Junction area. Near this site, in 1870, the Washburn-Langford-Doane Expedition is said to have camped and discussed the future of the region they were exploring. Legend has it that this was where the idea of the national park was discussed, but there is no evidence of the campfire conversation ever taking place, and there is certainly no evidence to show that the idea of a national park was discussed.  

Norris

Looking like an image from space, mattes of cyanobacteria thrive in the scalding waters of Biscuit Basin.

South of Mammoth, the Norris area is a home to a vast array of thermal features, including Steamboat Geyser, the world's largest. The area was named after Philetus W. Norris, the second superintendent of Yellowstone, who provided the first detailed information about the thermal features.

Thermal features and natural attractions in this area include:

• 44.728546-110.70437535 Norris Geyser Basin. Norris Geyser Basin is the hottest, oldest, and most dynamic of Yellowstone's thermal areas. The highest temperature yet recorded in any geothermal area in Yellowstone was measured in a scientific drill hole at Norris: 459 °F (237 °C) just 1,087 ft (331 m) below the surface, and there are very few thermal features at Norris under the boiling point (199 °F or 93 °C at this elevation). Norris shows evidence of having had thermal features for at least 115,000 years. The features in the basin change daily, with frequent disturbances from seismic activity and water fluctuations. Steamboat Geyser, the tallest geyser in the world (300 to 400 feet or 90 to 120 metres) and Echinus Geyser (pH 3.5 or so) are the most popular features. The basin consists of three areas: Porcelain Basin, Back Basin, and One Hundred Springs Plain. Porcelain Basin is barren of trees and provides a sensory experience in sound, color, and smell; a 3/4-mile (1.2 km) dirt and boardwalk trail accesses this area. Back Basin is more heavily wooded with features scattered throughout the area; a 1.5-mile (2.4 km) trail of boardwalk and dirt encircles this part of the basin. One Hundred Springs Plain is an off-trail section of the Norris Geyser Basin that is very acidic, hollow, and dangerous. Travel is discouraged without the guidance of knowledgeable staff members.  
• 44.777157-110.727431836 Roaring Mountain. Next to the park road just north of Norris on the Norris-Mammoth section of the Grand Loop Road, Roaring Mountain is a large, acidic thermal area (solfatara) that contains many steam vents (fumaroles) which make noises ranging from a nearly inaudible whisper to a roar that can be heard miles away. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, the number, size, and power of the fumaroles was much greater than today. 
• 44.6616015-110.750209837 Gibbon River. The Gibbon River flows from Wolf Lake through the Norris area and meets the Firehole River at Madison Junction to form the Madison River. Both cold and hot springs are responsible for the majority of the Gibbon's flow. Brook trout, brown trout, grayling, and rainbow trout find the Gibbon to their liking. The Gibbon River is fly-fishing only below Gibbon Falls. 
• 44.7129917-110.646040738 Virginia Cascades. A three-mile (4.8 km) section of the old road takes visitors past 60-foot (18 m) high Virginia Cascades. This cascading waterfall is formed by the very small (at that point) Gibbon River. 
• Norris-Canyon Blowdown. This is a 22-mile (35 km) swath of lodgepole pine blown down by wind-shear action in 1984. It was then burned during the North Fork fire in 1988. This is the site where a famous news anchor said, "Tonight, this is all that's left of Yellowstone." A wayside exhibit there tells the story. 

Historical and educational attractions in this area include:

• 44.73782-110.6969239 The Norris Soldier Station. The Norris Soldier Station (Museum of the National Park Ranger) was an outlying station for soldiers to patrol and watch over Norris Geyser Basin. It was among the longest occupied stations in the park. A prior structure was built in 1886, replaced after fire in 1897, and modified in 1908. After the Army years, the building was used as a Ranger Station and residence until the 1959 earthquake caused structural damage. The building was restored in 1991. 
• 44.726194-110.70577840 The Norris Geyser Basin Museum. The Norris Geyser Basin Museum is one of the park's original trailside museums built in 1929-30. It has always been a museum. It is an outstanding example of a stone-and-log architecture.  

Mammoth

Hot pools and travertine terraces at Mammoth Hot Springs. The color in the rock is due to algae living in the warm pools that have stained the travertine shades of brown, orange, red, and green.

Mammoth is home to the park headquarters and the impressive calcite terraces of Mammoth Hot Springs. This area has numerous services and is a surprisingly good place to see elk grazing on the manicured lawns surrounding the park administrative buildings.

Thermal features and natural attractions in this area include:

• 44.966944-110.71222241 Mammoth Hot Springs. These mammoth rock formations are the main attraction of the Mammoth District and are accessible via boardwalk. These features are quite different from thermal areas elsewhere in the park as travertine formations grow much more rapidly than sinter formations due to the softer nature of limestone. As hot water rises through limestone, large quantities of rock are dissolved by the hot water, and a white chalky mineral is deposited on the surface. Formations here change rapidly, and while a favorite spring may appear to have "died," it is important to realize that the location of springs and the rate of flow changes daily, that "on-again-off-again" is the rule, and that the overall volume of water discharged by all of the springs fluctuates little.  
• 45.0297-110.742 The Gardner River and Gardner River Canyon. The North Entrance Road from Gardiner, Montana, to Mammoth Hot Springs, Wyoming, runs along the Gardner River. The road winds into the park, up the canyon, past crumbling walls of sandstone and ancient mudflows. The vegetation is much thicker in the canyon than on the open prairie down below, the common trees being Rocky Mountain juniper, cottonwood, and Douglas-fir. Low-growing willows also crowd the river's edge in the flatter, flood-prone sections of the canyon. Watch for wildlife in season: eagles, osprey, dippers, and kingfishers along the river and bighorn sheep in the steeper parts of the canyon.  
• 44.9850255-110.689277943 45th Parallel Bridge and Boiling River. A sign north of where the road crosses the Gardner River marks the 45^de parallel of latitude. A little distance south of the sign, a parking area on the east side of the road is used by bathers in the "Boiling River", one of a very few spots in the park where visitors can soak in naturally-heated water. Bathers must walk upstream about a half mile (800 m) from the parking area to the place where the footpath reaches the river. This spot is also marked by large clouds of steam, especially in cold weather. Here, the hot water runoff from the Mammoth Terraces, enters the Gardner River. The hot and the cold water mix in pools along the river's edge. Bathers are allowed in the river during daylight hours only. Bathing suits are required, and no alcoholic beverages are allowed. Boiling River is closed in the springtime due to hazardous high water and often does not reopen until mid-summer. It tends to be very crowded, so try to visit very early in the morning during peak season. 
• 44.974936-110.6613244 Mt. Everts. Mt. Everts was named for explorer Truman Everts of the 1870 Washburn Expedition who became separated from his camping buddies, lost his glasses, lost his horse, and spent the next 37 days starving and freezing and hallucinating as he made his way through the un-tracked and inhospitable wilderness. Upon rescue, he was, according to his rescuers, within but a few hours of death. Everts never made it quite as far as Mt. Everts. He was found near the "Cut" on the Blacktail Plateau Drive and was mistaken for a black bear and nearly shot. His story, which he later published in Scribner's Monthly Magazine, remains one of Yellowstone's best known, lost-in-the-wilderness stories. It has also been published in book form, edited by Yellowstone's archivist Lee Whittlesey under the name Lost in the Yellowstone. Mt. Everts is made up of distinctly layered sandstones and shales--sedimentary rocks deposited when this area was covered by a shallow inland sea, 70 to 140 million years ago.  
• 44.931602-110.70687745 Bunsen Peak. Bunsen Peak and the "Bunsen burner" were both named for the German physicist, Robert Wilhelm Bunsen. He was involved in pioneering research about geysers, and a "Bunsen burner" has a resemblance to a geyser. His theory on geysers was published in the 1800s, and it is still believed to be accurate. Bunsen Peak is 8,564-foot-high (2,610 m) and may be climbed via a trail that starts at the Golden Gate. Another trail, the old Bunsen Peak road, skirts around the flank of the peak from the YCC camp to the Golden Gate. This old road may be used by hikers, mountain-bikers, and skiers in winter. The peak overlooks the old Ft. Yellowstone area and it is only a gradual climb. Bring water and snacks (and bear bells if you think they'll work).  

Historical and educational attractions in this area include:

• 44.975-110.69846 Fort Yellowstone. All of the red-roofed, many-chimneyed buildings in the Mammoth area are part of historic Fort Yellowstone. Beginning in 1886, after 14 years of poor civilian management of the park, the Cavalry was called upon to manage the park's resources and visitors. Because the Cavalry only expected to be here a short while, they built a temporary post near the base of the Terraces called Camp Sheridan. After five cold, harsh winters, they realized that their stay in the park was going to be longer than expected, so they built Fort Yellowstone, a permanent post. In 1891, the first building to be constructed was the guard house because it directly coincided with the Cavalry's mission - protection and management. By 1916, the National Park Service was established, and the Cavalry gave control of Yellowstone back to the civilians. Since that time, historic Fort Yellowstone has been Yellowstone's headquarters.  
• 45.0295-110.70947 Roosevelt Arch. The first major entrance for Yellowstone was at the north boundary. Robert Reamer, a famous architect in Yellowstone, designed the immense stone arch for coaches to travel through on their way into the park. At the time of the arch's construction, President Theodore Roosevelt was visiting the park. He consequently placed the cornerstone for the arch, which then took his name. The top of the Roosevelt Arch is inscribed with "For the benefit and enjoyment of the people," which is from the Organic Act of 1916.  
• Kite Hill Cemetery. Dating to the 1880s, this cemetery contains graves of early settlers and employees. 

• 45.0321-110.7136948 Yellowstone Archives, Heritage and Research Center (go out through the North Entrance ( the Roosevelt Arch), bear left as you enter Gardiner, and go past the local high school (on the right); the road will re-enter the Park boundaries near the Center). Often overlooked because it's not well-advertised to Park Visitors, the Archives hold records and materials that are part of the National Archives, but in this case the location is managed by NPS. The Archives are generally open to the public May through September, but advance appointments are required (mainly due to staffing constraints). In the Archives, you can find original photographs, journals and maps used by the original European expeditions to the area, along with more than a century of records, logs, photos and other materials starting from the Park's earliest days. Only a tiny fraction of these materials are represented in the various interpretive locations around the Park. The only danger to you here is time; it's easy to get lost in the history. (updated Sep 2019)

Tower-Roosevelt

The Tower area is one of the park's more rugged regions and is a good place for spotting wildlife. The Lamar Valley, east of Tower, is home to one of the park's more accessible wolf packs as well as elk, bighorn, and other large animals.

Thermal features and natural attractions in this area include:

• 44.915497-110.43846449 Petrified Tree. The Petrified Tree, near the Lost Lake trail head, is an excellent example of an ancient redwood, similar to many found on Specimen Ridge, that is easily accessible to park visitors. 
• 44.870217-110.29658450 Specimen Ridge. Along the Northeast Entrance Road east of Tower Junction, this area contains the largest concentration of petrified trees in the world. There are also excellent samples of petrified leaf impressions, conifer needles, and microscopic pollen from numerous species no longer growing in the park.  
• 44.8936-110.387251 Tower Fall. This 132-foot-tall (40 m) waterfall is easily accessible from the main park road and is framed by eroded volcanic pinnacles.  
• 44.906605-110.39492152 Calcite Springs. This grouping of thermal springs along the Yellowstone River signals the downstream end of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. The steep, columnar basalt cliffs on the opposite side of the river from the overlook are remnants of an ancient lava flow, providing a window into the past volcanic forces that shaped much of the Yellowstone landscape. The gorge and cliffs provide habitat for numerous wildlife species including bighorn sheep, red-tailed hawks, and osprey.  

Historical and educational attractions in this area include:

• 44.892222-110.23972253 The Buffalo Ranch. The Lamar Buffalo Ranch was built in the early part of the century in an effort to increase the herd size of the few remaining bison in Yellowstone, preventing the feared extinction of the species. Buffalo ranching operations continued at Lamar until the 1950s. The valley was irrigated for hay pastures, and corrals and fencing were scattered throughout the area. Four remaining buildings from the original ranch compound are contained within the Lamar Buffalo Ranch Historic District (two residences, the bunkhouse, and the barn) and are on the National Register of Historic Places. Visitors can drive by to view the historic buffalo ranch, however, there are no facilities open to the general public at this location.  
• 44.913056-110.41555654 The Tower Ranger Station & Roosevelt National Historic District. The Tower Ranger Station, though not on the National Register of Historic Places, is a remodeled reconstruction of the second Tower Soldier Station, which was built in 1907. The Roosevelt Lodge was constructed in 1920 and has been determined eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. The Roosevelt National Historic District also includes the Roosevelt cabins.  
• 45.004722-110.00916755 The Northeast Entrance Ranger Station. The Northeast Entrance Ranger Station was constructed in 1934-35 and is a National Historic Landmark. Its rustic log construction is characteristic of "parkitecture" common in the national parks of the west during that period.  

Canyon

The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and Yellowstone Falls

The Canyon village is named after the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and offers access to this impressive natural landscape. Recreational opportunities include hiking and wildlife viewing - the Hayden Valley area is probably the best place in the park for seeing bison.

Thermal features and natural attractions in this area include:

• 44.71667-110.4966756 The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone is the primary geologic feature in the Canyon District. It is roughly 20 miles (32 km) long, measured from the Upper Falls to the Tower Fall area. Depth is 800 to 1,200 feet (240 to 370 m); width is 1,500 to 1,400 feet (460 to 430 m). The present canyon is no more than 10,000 to 14,000 years old, although there has probably been a canyon in this location for a much longer period. Chemical processes over time have left stripes and patches of different colors in the rock of this canyon. Trails lead along the north and south rims of the canyon, but while traveling the entire trail in one day is possible, it makes for a long and tiring day. Best to make it two shorter (~3 hour) day hikes. If you're a photo buff, plan your walks so the sun illuminates the opposite side for great pictures.  
• 44.717994-110.49603657 The Upper and Lower Falls of the Yellowstone. The Upper Falls is 109-foot-high (33 m) high and can be seen from the Brink of the Upper Falls Trail and from Uncle Tom's Trail. The Lower Falls is 308-foot-high (94 m) and can be seen from Lookout Point, Red Rock Point, Artist Point, Brink of the Lower Falls Trail, and from various points on the South Rim Trail. The Lower Falls is often described as being more than twice the size of Niagara, although this only refers to its height and not the volume of water flowing over it. A third falls can be found in the canyon between the Upper and Lower falls. Crystal Falls is the outfall of Cascade Creek into the canyon. It can be seen from the South Rim Trail just east of the Uncle Tom's area.  
• 44.6439-110.45658 Hayden Valley. Hayden Valley is one of the best places in the park to view a wide variety of wildlife. It is an excellent place to look for grizzly bears, particularly in the spring and early summer when they may be preying upon newborn bison and elk calves. Large herds of bison may be viewed in the spring, early summer, and during the fall rut, which usually begins late July to early August. Coyotes can almost always be seen in the valley. Bird life is abundant in and along the river. A variety of shore birds may be seen in the mud flats at Alum Creek. A pair of sandhill cranes usually nests at the south end of the valley. Ducks, geese, and American white pelicans cruise the river. The valley is also an excellent place to look for bald eagles and northern harriers.  
• 44.7975-110.433359 Mt. Washburn. Mt. Washburn is the main peak in the Washburn Range, rising 10,243 ft (3,122 m) above the west side of the canyon. It is the remnant of volcanic activity that took place long before the formation of the present canyon. Mt. Washburn was named for Gen. Henry Dana Washburn, leader of the 1870 Washburn-Langford-Doane Expedition. One of the best places in the park for spotting bighorn sheep and also a great spot for wildflowers, a trail leads up the mountain to a lookout tower near the 10,243-foot (3,122 m) summit. The altitude may affect some hikers, so it is best to be acclimatized to the higher elevation before attempting this hike. In addition, bring extra layers, even in the summer, since the top can be windy and cold.  

Historical and educational attractions in this area include:

• 44.733827-110.48992560 Canyon Village. The Canyon Village complex is part of the Mission 66 project in the park. The Visitor Center was completed in 1957, and the new lodge was open for business in the same year. Though some people consider the development representative of the architecture of the time, none of the present buildings in the complex can be considered historic. There are, however, still remnants of the old hotel, lodge, and related facilities.  

Doen

For a fee, classic buses will lead passengers on a guided tour of the Grand Loop Road

Many visitors believe they can visit all 2.2 miljoen acres or 8.9 thousand km² of Yellowstone in 1-2 days - all the while staying within sight of their car or tour bus. To truly appreciate this vast park, get off the park roads and paved tourist paths.

Park programs

• Car Free Week. Yellowstone opens its roads to bicyclists and hikers one week before car traffic resumes each spring (usually in April). This week is a rare opportunity to see Yellowstone's sights and wildlife without the crowds and traffic. Several West Yellowstone businesses rent bikes. 
• Ranger-led programs. Ranger-led programs are offered year-round and provide an opportunity to visit a portion of the park in a small-group setting with a ranger who will provide information about the sights along the way. Most ranger programs involve a short hike. 
• Junior Ranger Program. The Junior Ranger Program provides an opportunity for children 5 - 12 to earn a Junior Ranger patch. Ages 5-7 can earn the Wolf patch, and Ages 8-12 can earn the Bear patch. In order to get a patch, a 12-page activity booklet needs to be answered correctly and checked by a ranger. An activity booklet costs $3. 
• Young Scientist. Students ages 5 and up can learn about Yellowstone's geothermal features. Students are given scientist toolkit, including an infrared thermometer, stop watch, magnifying glass and other gear. Once you've finished it, you have a choice of a patch or key chain. 

Activities

• Wildkyk. There is a great variety of wildlife to view within the park limits. Birds (osprey, bald eagles, and many, many other species,) bison, big cats, deer, wolves, coyotes, foxes, bears, big-horn sheep, elk, and other animals can all be seen within the park in a short time. The more time that you spend in the park, the more wildlife you will see. Some animals, such as wolves, bears, and big-horn sheep, are generally not viewable from the park roads. Habitat preferences and seasonal cycles of movement determine, in a general sense, where a particular animal may be at a particular time. Early morning and evening hours are when animals tend to be feeding and thus are more easily seen. Wild animals, especially females with young, are unpredictable and dangerous. Keep a safe distance from all wildlife. Each year a number of park visitors are injured by wildlife when approaching too closely. Approaching on foot within 100 yards (91 m) of bears or wolves or within 25 yards (23 m) of other wildlife is extremely dangerous and strictly prohibited. Please use roadside pullouts when viewing wildlife. The spaces within the park are grand, so make sure to bring binoculars and/or a spotting scope to view animals safely and to avoid disturbing them. By being sensitive to its needs, you will see more of an animal's natural behavior and activity. If you cause an animal to move, you are too close! It is illegal to willfully remain near or approach wildlife, including birds, within ANY distance that disturbs or displaces the animal. 
• Perdry. Xanterra Parks & Resorts offers horse rides of one and two hours in length which are available at Mammoth, Tower-Roosevelt, and Canyon. Advance reservations are recommended. They also offer horseback or wagon rides which take visitors to a cookout site for a steak dinner. Advance reservations are required; call 1 307 344-7311 or 1-866-439-7375. TDD service (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf) is available at 307-344-5395. Online reservations are not available at this time. Guided stock trips into the backcountry (horse or llama) may be arranged with one of the stock outfitters licensed to operate in Yellowstone. Private stock can be brought into the park. Overnight stock use is not permitted prior to July 1, due to range readiness and/or wet trail conditions. Horses are not allowed in frontcountry campgrounds, but are permitted in certain backcountry campsites. 
• Wilderness backpacking. Yellowstone has a designated backcountry campsite system, and a Backcountry Use Permit is required for all overnight stays. Each designated campsite has a maximum limit for the number of people and stock allowed per night. The maximum stay per campsite varies from 1 to 3 nights per trip. Campfires are permitted only in established fire pits. Wood fires are not allowed in some backcountry campsites. A food storage pole is provided at most designated campsites so that food and attractants may be secured from bears. Sien die Agterland section below for additional details. 
• Photography. Yellowstone holds unprecedented photo opportunities with natural environments, beautiful hydrothermal features, and animals to be found throughout the park. The colors of the hot springs range from bland white (for the very, very hot) to yellows and blues, greens and oranges. Some of the features are very large, and the challenge can be finding a way to get them in the frame. Be creative! There have been a lot of pictures taken in Yellowstone, and there are a lot more still waiting to be taken. 
• Visvang. Permits are required for fishing, and not all areas are open to fishing; check with rangers. Native species include arctic grayling, Westslope cutthroat trout and Yellowstone cutthroat trout. Non-native species include brook trout, brown trout, lake trout and rainbow trout. Kyk die park's fishing guidelines for the latest rules and regulations. 
• Swem. Swimming is allowed (but not encouraged) at the Firehole Cascades swimming area, a section of the Firehole River that is warmed by hot springs. This area, accessible via the Firehole Canyon Drive, has a toilet but no lifeguard and not much parking. Swimming is also possible in the Boiling River near Mammoth. Swimming in Yellowstone Lake is permitted but not recommended due to temperatures which seldom exceed 66 °F (19 °C). 
• Vaar. A permit is required for all vessels (motorized and non-motorized including float tubes) and must be obtained in person at any of the following locations: South Entrance, Lewis Lake Campground, Grant Village Backcountry Office, and Bridge Bay Ranger Station. Non-motorized boating permits are available at West Entrance, Northeast Entrance, Mammoth Backcountry Office, Old Faithful Backcountry Office, Canyon Backcountry Office, Bechler Ranger Station, West Contact Station, West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce and locations where motorized permits are sold. The fee is $20 (annual) or $10 (7 day) for motorized vessels and $10 (annual) or $5 (7 day) for non-motorized vessels. A Coast Guard approved wearable personal flotation device is required for each person boating. Boat permits issued in Grand Teton National Park are honored in Yellowstone, but owners must register their vessel in Yellowstone and obtain a no-charge Yellowstone validation sticker from a permit issuing station. Jet skis, personal watercraft, airboats, submersibles, and similar vessels are prohibited in Yellowstone National Park. All vessels are prohibited on park rivers and streams except the channel between Lewis and Shoshone Lakes, where only hand-propelled vessels are permitted. Outboards and rowboats may be rented (first come, first served) from Xanterra Parks & Resorts at Bridge Bay Marina on Yellowstone Lake. Xanterra also provides guided fishing boats which may be reserved in advance by calling 1 307 344-7311 or 1-866-GEYSERLAND (439-7375). 
• bergfietsry. most trails in the park are closed to mountain bikes, however several gravel roads are open to BOTH bicycle and automotive traffic. The Old Gardiner Road and Blacktail Plateau Drive allow two-way bike traffic and one-way auto traffic. These roads are best suited for mountain bikes and usually closed to autos and offer anther way to experience the park. 

Stap

There are a huge number of day hikes available in the park, and since many visitors travel only to the most popular geyser basins these trails can provide an opportunity to see the park in a more natural setting.

Bridge Bay, Fishing Bridge & Lake

• 44.5263303-110.45659271 Natural Bridge (3 mi or 4.8 km round-trip), starts at the Bridge Bay Marina parking lot near the campground entrance road. This easy trail leads to a natural bridge that is a 51-foot (16 m) cliff of rhyolite rock cut through by Bridge Creek. The hiking trail meanders through the forest for 0.25 miles (400 m). It then joins a service road and continues to the right (west) for 1 mile (1.6 km) to the Natural Bridge. The short but steep switchback trail to the top of the bridge starts in front of the interpretive exhibit. Above the natural bridge, the trail crosses the creek through a narrow ravine and then continues along the cliff before rejoining the road. This trail is closed from Autumn through early summer while bears feed on spawning trout in Bridge Creek. 
• Pelican Creek (1.3 mi or 2.1 km round-trip), starts at the west end of Pelican Creek Bridge, 1 mile (1.6 km) east of Fishing Bridge Visitor Center. This easy trail is a short but diverse trail that travels through the forest to the lakeshore before looping back across the marsh along Pelican Creek to the trailhead. It is a scenic introduction to a variety of Yellowstone's habitats and is a good place for birding. 
• Storm Point (2.3 mi or 3.7 km round-trip), Indian Pond pullout, 3 miles (4.8 km) east of Fishing Bridge Visitor Center. This easy trail begins in the open meadows overlooking Indian Pond and Yellowstone Lake. It passes alongside the pond before turning right (west) into the forest. The trail continues through the trees and out to scenic, wind-swept Storm Point. The rocky area near the point is home to a large colony of yellow-bellied marmots. Following the shoreline to the west, the trail eventually loops back through the lodgepole forest and returns to Indian Pond. The trail is often closed in late spring and early summer due to bear activity; inquire at the Fishing Bridge Visitor Center about trail closures before hiking. 
• Elephant Back Mountain (3.6 mi or 5.8 km round-trip), Pullout 1 mile (1.6 km) south of Fishing Bridge Junction. This moderately strenuous trail climbs 800 feet (240 m) in 1.5 miles (2.4 km) through the dense lodgepole forest. After 1 mile (1.6 km), the trail splits into a loop. The left fork is the shortest route to the top, though both join again at the overlook. The overlook provides a sweeping panoramic view of Yellowstone Lake and surrounding area. 
• Howard Eaton (7 mi or 11 km round-trip), Parking lot on east side of the Fishing Bridge. This easy trail follows the Yellowstone River for a short distance before paralleling the service road. After leaving the road, the first 2 miles (3.2 km) meander through meadow, forest, and sage flats with frequent views of the river. The last mile (1.6 km) passes through a dense lodgepole pine forest before climbing gradually to an overview of LeHardys Rapids. Those wanting a longer hike can continue to the Artist Point Road at Canyon, 12 miles (19 km) away, but that portion of the trail is not well maintained, requires a full day, and a car shuttle. The trail is often closed due to bear activity; inquire at the Fishing Bridge Visitor Center before hiking. 
• 44.5682-110.35122 Pelican Valley (6.8 mi or 10.9 km round-trip), Turn onto the gravel road across from Indian Pond, 3 miles (4.8 km) east of Fishing Bridge Visitor Center; park at end of road. This moderately easy travels through some of the best grizzly country in the lower 48 states—and also prime habitat for bison and other grassland animals. The trail heads north, crosses a few bridges through a meadow, then enters the forest. After it leaves the forest, it ascends a small hill to a nice overlook of the valley, with the creek below and the Absaroka Mountains to the east. From here, the trail turns slightly to the right (east) and passes through a small hydrothermal area. Stay on the trail through this fragile and hazardous area. Soon, the trail veers north (left), crosses a small creek, and climbs up a cutbank. This is a good place to rest and enjoy the nice views of Pelican Creek. One mile (1.6 km) farther, the trail reaches a washed-out bridge. Beyond here the trail continues into Yellowstone's vast backcountry. The dayhike stops here; return by the same route. Many restrictions apply to this trail because it is in prime grizzly bear habitat: the trail is closed until July 4th, is allowed for day-use only (9AM - 7PM), is recommended for groups of four or more hikers, and off-trail travel is prohibited on the first 2.5 miles (4.0 km). Observe all bear-related precautions; be alert, make noise at blind curves and hills along the trail, and carry bear spray. 
• Avalanche Peak (4 mi or 6.4 km round-trip), 19 mi (31 km) east of Fishing Bridge Junction (8 mi or 13 km west of East Entrance), across the road from pullout at west end of Eleanor Lake. This extremely strenuous, high-elevation trail is often snow-covered until July, so check at the Fishing Bridge Visitor Center for current trail conditions. Across the road from the parking area and to the right of the creek, the trail enters the forest and begins its steep ascent — 2,100 ft (640 m) in 2 mi (3.2 km). In just over a mile (1.6 km), it arrives at the base of the large bowl of Avalanche Peak, then continues to the left and switches back over large talus slopes to an open level area below the summit. Follow the established trail up to the narrow ridgeline and cross it with extreme caution. Those who make this arduous hike will be rewarded with stunning views of some of the park's tallest and most remote alpine peaks. Return by the same route. Grizzly bears frequent this area in the fall, seeking out whitebark pine nuts. Hiking this trail is not recommended in September and October. Be aware of lightning above treeline, and even on warm summer days bring rain gear, wool hats, and gloves. Burned trees may fall without warning. 

West Thumb & Grant Village

• West Thumb Geyser Basin (0.4 mi or 640 m round-trip), West Thumb Geyser Basin parking area, 0.25 miles (400 m) north of West Thumb Junction. An easy boardwalk trail that is wheelchair accessible with assistance on slopes. The trail offers a stroll through a geyser basin of colorful hot springs and dormant lake shore geysers situated on the scenic shores of Yellowstone Lake. 
• Lake Overlook (2 mi or 3.2 km loop), On right as you enter West Thumb Geyser Basin parking area. The trail is moderately strenuous with a 400-foot (120 m) elevation gain near overlook. Hike to a high mountain meadow for a commanding view of the West Thumb of Yellowstone Lake and the distant Absaroka Mountains. The loop trail ascends steeply, passing backcountry thermal features, then gradually descends through meadows & forest. 
• Duck Lake (1 mi or 1.6 km round-trip), At the end of the West Thumb Geyser Basin parking area, on the right. A moderately strenuous trail that climbs a small hill for a view of Duck and Yellowstone lakes and the expanse of the 1988 fires that swept through this area. Trail descends to shore of Duck Lake. 
• Shoshone Lake (via DeLacy Creek) (6 mi or 9.7 km round-trip), 8.8 miles (14.2 km) west of West Thumb Junction. An easy hike along a forest's edge and through open meadows to the shores of Yellowstone's largest backcountry lake. Look for sandhill cranes in meadows, moose near shore, and water birds on and near the lake. Beyond here the trail continues into Yellowstone's vast backcountry. The day hike stops here; return by the same route. 
• Riddle Lake (alt=4.8 mi or 7.7 km round-trip), Approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) south of the Grant Village intersection, just south of the Continental Divide sign. An easy hike that crosses the Continental Divide and travels through small mountain meadows and forests to the shores of a picturesque little lake. Look for elk in the meadows and for birds near the lake. The trail is in a bear management area and is closed until July 15; after July 15, groups of four or more people are recommended but not required. 
• Lewis River Channel / Dogshead Loop (7 or 11 miles (11.3 or 17.5 km) round-trip), Approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) south of the Grant Village intersection, just north of Lewis Lake on west side of road.. A moderately strenuous trail that gives you a feel for Yellowstone's backcountry. Hike through forest to the colorful waters of the Lewis River Channel. Look for eagles and ospreys fishing for trout in the shallow waters. Turn around here for the shorter trip or continue on a loop trail that takes you to Shoshone Lake and returns on the forested Dogshead Trail. Beyond here the trail continues into Yellowstone's vast backcountry. The dayhike stops here; return by the same route. 

Old Faithful

Clepsydra geyser at play, Lower Geyser basin.

• Observation Point (1 mile (1.6 km) or 1.4 miles (2.3 km) round-trip (does not include portion on Upper Geyser Basin boardwalks)), Walk counterclockwise around the Old Faithful boardwalk; turn right at the sign to Geyser Hill. Trailhead is on the right after the Firehole River bridge, approximately 0.3 miles (480 m) from the visitor center. This moderately-strenuous trail gains 160 feet (49 m) of elevation with switchbacks that lead up the hill 0.5 miles (800 m) to a commanding view of the Upper Geyser Basin. Return the same way or continue west to Solitary Geyser, which erupts frequently, then to the Geyser Hill boardwalk. The longer route is 1.4 miles (2.3 km). 
• Mallard Lake (6.8 mi or 10.9 km round-trip), Southeast side of the Old Faithful Lodge cabins, near the Firehole River. Take the first right turn as you come into the Lodge area and continue down the road to the trailhead. This moderately strenuous trail crosses the Firehole River, passes Pipeline Hot Springs, and climbs rolling hills of partially-burned lodgepole pine and open, rocky areas to the lake. Return the same way. (Or return via the Mallard Creek trail, for a total of 12 miles or 19 km) 
• Howard Eaton (5.8 mi or 9.3 km round-trip), Park near the Old Faithful Ranger Station, then follow the paved path across the Grand Loop Road. Turn left at the first intersection, turn left again, and follow orange trail markers to the beginning of the trail.. A moderately difficult trail that climbs a burned hill, continues through spruce-fir forest, then down to Lone Star Geyser. Return the same way. 
• Lone Star (4.8 mi or 7.7 km round-trip), 3.55 miles (5.71 km) south of Old Faithful Junction, just beyond parking for Kepler Cascades.. An pleasant, easy, partially paved trail follows an old service road beside the Firehole River to the geyser. Cyclists must dismount at the end of the asphalt and walk the last few hundred feet. Lone Star erupts up to 45 feet (14 m) from a 12-foot (3.7 m) cone approximately every three hours. 
• Divide (3.4 mi or 5.5 km round-trip), 6.8 miles (10.9 km) south of Old Faithful Junction, look for a pullout on the right. This moderately strenuous trail crosses Spring Creek and climbs 735 feet (224 m) through mixed conifer forest to the Continental Divide. You can see Shoshone Lake from halfway up the trail. 
• Mystic Falls (2.5 mi or 4.0 km round-trip), At the back of the Biscuit Basin boardwalk, 2 miles (3.2 km) north of Old Faithful Junction. You can also begin 0.25 miles (400 m) south of Biscuit Basin; park in pullouts on either side of the road. A moderately strenuous trail that follows a lovely creek through mixed conifer forest to the 70-foot (21 m) falls, over which the Little Firehole River drops from the Madison Plateau. Turn around here or climb the switchbacks to an overlook of the Upper Geyser Basin, then loop back to the main trail. The trail passes through a bear management area and is closed until the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend. 
• Mallard Creek (9.2 mi or 14.8 km round-trip), Approximately 3.8 miles (6.1 km) north of Old Faithful Junction, toward Madison; look for a trailhead sign and pullout on the right. A strenuous trail that was designed as a winter ski trail. The route follows hilly terrain through heavily burned forest up to Mallard Lake. Return the same way or, if you have arranged a car shuttle, follow the Mallard Lake Trail to the Old Faithful area. 
• Fairy Falls, Short route: Park 1 mile (1.5 km) south of Midway Geyser Basin, cross the steel bridge and walk 1 mile (1.5 km) to the trailhead. Long route: park at the end of Fountain Flat Dr. and walk 1.75 miles (2.82 km) to the trailhead.. This easy trail travels through young forest 1.6 miles (2.6 km) to the 200-foot (61 m) falls. Gaan verder 1,05 km verby die valle deur 'n nat gebied na Imperial Geyser, wat gereeld klein uitbarstings het. Die roete reis deur 'n gebied vir beesbestuur en is gesluit tot die Saterdag van die Memorial Day-naweek. 
• Sentinel Meadows & Queen's Laundry (Retourreis van 4 km of 4,8 km of 6,4 km as u na Queen's Laundry gaan), Draai links op Fountain Flat Drive, 16 km noord van Old Faithful. Parkeer aan die einde van die pad, steek die voetbrug oor die Firehole-rivier oor na die roete.. 'N Matige moeilike roete wat baie nat is in die lente en buggy in die somer. Die roete volg die Firehole-rivier 'n entjie en draai dan na die wei. Soek die groot sinterheuwels met warmwaterbronne en die oorblyfsels van die ou, onvolledige badhuis by Queen's Laundry, 3,1 km van die roete af. Begin in 1881, is bouwerk laat vaar namate parkadministrasies en prioriteite verander. Minerale uit die warmwaterbronne het die struktuur bewaar, wat die eerste gebou was wat die regering vir openbare gebruik in enige nasionale park gebou het. Queen's Laundry is 'n nasionale historiese terrein. 

Madison

• Purple Mountain (6 km of 9,7 km heen en weer), 400 m noord van Madison Junction op die Madison-Norris-pad, beperkte parkering. Hierdie matig moeilike roete styg 460 m (1500 voet) deur afwisselende gebrande lodgepole-dennebos en eindig met 'n mooi uitsig oor die Firehole Valley en die laer Gibbon Valley; 'n paar uitsigte oor die Madison Junction-area is ook sigbaar. 
• Harlequin-meer (1,6 km heen- en terugreis), 2,4 km wes van Madison-kampeerterrein aan die West Entrance-pad. Dit is 'n sagte klim deur opgebrande loddepine na 'n klein, moerasagtige meer wat gewild is onder muskiete en watervoëls (maar nie harlekyn-eende nie). Lekker vinnige staptog om 'n bietjie van die pad af te ontsnap. 
• Twee linte roete (2,4 km heen en weer), Ongeveer 8 km oos van die Wes-ingang, geen gemerkte roete nie, soek uitstallings langs die promenade in groot uittogte. Dit is 'n volledige wandelpad wat kronkel deur afgebrande lodgepole-dennebosgemeenskappe langs die Madison-rivier. Goeie voorbeelde van brandherwinning en hergroei, sowel as buffels. Daar is geen interpreterende tekens of brosjures nie, behalwe die uitstallings langs die pad. 
• Gallatin-gebied. Daar is baie uitstekende stapgeleenthede in die Gallatin-omgewing. Die meeste hiervan is egter langer en steiler as die gemiddelde dagstap. Dit sluit Daily Creek, die Sky Rim, Black Butte, Specimen Creek, Crescent Lake / High Lake, Sportsman Lake, Bighorn Pass en Fawn Pass in. Vir meer inligting, raadpleeg 'n besoekersentrum of een van die staproetegidse wat by die Yellowstone-vereniging beskikbaar is. 

Norris

Bison stap langs 'n parkpad. Ten spyte van hul gemaklike voorkoms, is bizons temperamentvol en kan hulle baie vinnig beweeg. Hulle moet op 'n veilige afstand deur middel van 'n verkyker of telefoto-lense beskou word.

• Grizzly Lake (Retourrit van 6 km of 6,4 km), 1 kilometer suid van Beaver Lake aan die Mammoth-Norris-pad. Hierdie matig moeilike roete loop deur 'n tweegebrande lodge-dennestand (1976 en 1988) en deur mooi wei. Die meer is lank, smal en swaar bebos. Dit kan moeilik wees om toegang te kry na die einde van die meer. Moerigheid en muskiete kan reis vroeg in die seisoen bemoeilik. Die meer is gewild onder hengelaars vanweë 'n sterk bevolking klein forel. Om deur Grizzly Lake verder te gaan, is 'n blokoorgang nodig. 
• Solfatara Creek (13 km of 21 km heen en weer), Begin van Loop C in Norris-kampeerterrein en 1,21 km suid van Beaver Lake-piekniekarea aan die Mammoth-Norris-pad. 'N Maklike tot matige roete met een klim en afdraand van ongeveer 120 meter. Die roete volg Solfatara Creek vir 'n kort entjie tot by die aansluiting met Ice Lake Trail, en loop dan parallel met 'n kraglyn na Whiterock Springs. Dit klim 'n entjie tot by Lake of the Woods (moeilik om te vind omdat dit 'n bietjie van die roete af is) en gaan verby Amphitheatre Springs en Lemonade Creek (moenie dit drink nie). Dit is klein, maar mooi termiese gebiede in die andersins nie-beskrywende dennebos. Die roete gaan dan voort om die pad te ontmoet. Daar is geen roeteverbinding na die kampeerterrein nie, behalwe die manier waarop u gekom het. Om 'n motor aan beide kante te parkeer, is wenslik. Dit is 'n goeie plek om mense te stuur wat nie baie ander stappers wil sien nie, maar dit kan onder dwangbeperkings wees. Raadpleeg dan veldwagters voordat u vertrek. 
• Ice Lake Trail (direkte roete) (0,3 myl of 0,48 km), 5,6 km oos van Norris op die Norris-Canyon-pad. Hierdie maklike, toeganklike roete lei na 'n lieflike, klein meer in die digte bosbos. Sommige van die gebied is in 1988 sterk verbrand. Stappers kan van Ice Lake na Wolf Lake, Grebe Lake en Cascade Lake gaan, en dan na Canyon. 
• Wolf Lake Afsnyroete (Retour van 6 myl of 9,7 km; 1,6 km tot kruising met Wolf Lake Trail, dan 3 km na Wolf Lake), Groot uittrek ongeveer 400 m oos van Ice Lake Trailhead op Canyon-Norrisweg. Daar is geen roete-bordjie nie, want daar is nie gereeld onderhoud aan die roete nie, maar oranje merkers kan gesien word sodra stappers die pad van die roete af oorsteek.. Hierdie roete is matig moeilik as gevolg van stroomkruisings en ondergang; die roete kan soms moeilik wees om te vind. Die paadjie volg die Gibbon-rivier vir ten minste 1 km (1 km) en verby Little Gibbon Falls. Digte, gedeeltelik verbrande lodgepole-dennebos is u grootste metgesel die res van die pad na Wolf Lake. 
• Cygnet Lakes Trail (13 km heen en terug), Uittrek aan die suidekant van Norris-Canyon-pad ongeveer 8,9 km wes van Canyon Junction. Hierdie maklike roete reis deur onderbroke lodge-dennebos en verby klein moerasagtige kort damme na die welige weide rondom Cygnet Lakes (klein en boggies). Slegs daggebruik! Roete word nie verder as Cygnet Lakes onderhou nie. 
• Kunstenaar verf potte (1,6 km heen- en terugreis), 7,2 km suid van Norris op die Norris-Madison-pad. Hierdie maklike roete is een van die oor die hoof gesien, maar tog wonderlike kort staptogte van Yellowstone. Die roete kronkel oor 'n nat weide op die promenade en loop dan in 'n gedeeltelik verbrande lodge-dennebos. Die termiese gebied binne die kort lus aan die einde van die roete bevat van die kleurrykste warmwaterbronne en klein geisers wat in die omgewing voorkom. Twee modderpotte aan die bokant van die heuwel bied nader toegang tot fonteinverfpotte. Waarskuwing vir moddervlieg! Herinner mense daaraan om op die roete in die omgewing te bly. Die roete het een steil opdraand / afdraande gedeelte, en die roete erodeer maklik, sodat dit na reën gebring kan word. 
• Monument Geyser-kom (2 myl of 3,2 km), 8 km suid van Norris Junction op die Norris-Madison-pad, net na die Gibbon River Bridge. Hierdie roete is bedrieglik maklik, dan moeilik. Dit kronkel langs 'n sagte helling langs die Gibbon-rivier, dan draai dit skerp opdraand en klim 150 meter in 800 km tot bo-op die berg! Foot is op geoderiet en rioliet erodeer, ietwat herinner aan kogellagers. Die geiserkom is 'n baie interessante versameling rustende kegels van verskillende groottes. Een lyk soos 'n termosfles! Die meeste aktiwiteite hier het opgedroog; stappers wat op soek is na opwindende termiese aktiwiteite, sal teleurgesteld wees, maar diegene wat op soek is na avontuur, sal dit vind. Herinner mense daaraan om op die regte spoor te bly! 

Mammoet

• Beaver Ponds Loop (Retour van 8 km of 8 km) (tussen Liberty Cap en die kliphuis langs die Mammoth Terrasse). Hierdie matige strawwe roete begin net noord van Liberty Cap en die Mammoth Terraces, en begin met 'n klim van 110 meter op en bo Clematis Gulch. Gaan regs by die kruising met Sepulcher Mountain Trail. Kort daarna is die roete gelyk en loop dit deur weivelde en staanplekke van asp na 'n reeks bewerdamme. Kyk vir elande, muilehertjies, pronghorn, elande, bewer damme en lodges, af en toe bever en watervoëls. Wees waaksaam vir bere: beide swart- en grysbere voer in hierdie omgewing. Verby die damme ry die roete deur bos en grasveld terug na Mammoth. 
• Bunsen-piek (6,8 km heen en weer), 8 km suid van Mammoth aan die Mammoth – Norrisweg, oorkant die Glen Creek-roete. Hierdie matige inspannende roete klim 400 m deur bos en weide tot op die kruin van Bunsen-piek, met 'n panoramiese uitsig oor die Blacktail-plato, die Swan Lake Flat, die Gallatin-bergreeks en die Yellowstone-riviervallei. (U sien ook kommunikasietoerusting wat Mammoth en nabygeleë gemeenskappe voorsien.) Kom terug met dieselfde roete. 
• Visarevalle (13 km heen en terug), 8 km suid van Mammoth aan die Mammoth – Norrisweg, oorkant die Glen Creek-roete. 'N Moeilike roete wat Bunsen Peak Road volg (slegs stap / fietsry) deur grasveld en verbrande woud (4,0 km) tot by Osprey Falls Trail (geen fietse toegelaat nie). Daal 210 meter af in Sheepeater Canyon, een van die diepste klowe in Yellowstone. Osprey-waterval, aan die Gardner-rivier, duik 46 meter oor die rand van 'n lawastroom. 
• Lava Creek (3,5 my of 5,6 km eenrigting), Oorkant die pad van die Lava Creek-piekniekarea op Mammoth-Tower Roa. 'N Matige inspannende roete wat stroom langs Lava Creek langs Undine-waterval (18 m) volg, wat geleidelik afneem. Lava Creek ontmoet die Gardner-rivier verder stroomaf. Die roete kruis die rivier op 'n voetbrug na 'n laaste steil klim uit en eindig naby die Mammoth Kampeerterrein. 
• Rescue Creek (13 km eenrigting), 11 km (11 km) oos van Mammoth op Mammoth – Towerweg; eindig 1,6 km suid van die Noordelike ingangstasie. 'N Matige inspannende roete wat die Blacktail Deer Creek-roete volg, verby die oostelike punt van Blacktail Pond tot bo-op 'n kort heuwel, en draai dan links op die Rescue Creek Trail. Klim geleidelik deur blare en wei en daal dan deur woude na doringbosse wat lei na 'n voetbrug oor die Gardnerrivier. 
• Blacktail Deer Creek / Yellowstone-rivier (19 km eenrigting), 11 km (11 km) oos van Mammoth op Mammoth – Towerweg. 'N Matige inspannende roete wat die Blacktail Deer Creek volg as dit 340 m (340 m) deur golwende, heuwelagtige heuwels en Douglas-sparwoud tot by die Yellowstone-rivier daal. Steek die rivier oor op 'n staal hangbrug en sluit dan aan by die Yellowstone River Trail, wat verder stroomaf loop, deur Knowles Falls gaan en in droë terrein tot dit in Gardiner, MT, eindig. Daar is 'n baie nou, kort stuk naby Gardiner wat glad is as dit nat is. 
• Grafberg (18 km heen- en terugreis) (tussen Liberty Cap en die kliphuis langs die Mammoth Terrasse). Hierdie inspannende roete volg die Beaver Ponds-roete tot by die Sepulcher Mountain Trail-aansluiting, en klim dan 1.000 m (3.400 voet) deur bos en weide tot op die top van 2.942 m (9.652 voet). Looproete gaan langs die teenoorgestelde kant van die berg deur 'n oop helling na die kruising van Snow Pass Trail, wat afdaal na die Howard Eaton Trail, wat noord gaan na Mammoth Terraces en die trailhead. 

Tower-Roosevelt

• Lost Lake (Retourrit van 6 km of 6,4 km), agter Roosevelt Lodge. 'N Matige moeilike roete wat uitsig bied oor Lost Lake, watervoëls, nat weide, heuwels op die heuwels, veldblomme, moontlik bevers en dikwels swartbere. Hierdie roete begin agter Roosevelt Lodge en klim 91 meter op die bank. Hier sluit dit aan by die Roosevelt-perdespoor en gaan dit weswaarts na Lost Lake. Vanaf Lost Lake volg die roete die kontoer rondom die heuwel tot by die Petrified Tree-parkeerarea, steek die parkeerterrein oor en gaan op teen die heuwel. Dit loop agter Tower Ranger Station, steek die spruit oor en keer terug na die lodge. Let op: As u perde teëkom, beweeg na die afdraande kant van die roete en bly stil totdat hulle verby is. 
• Garnet Hill (12,1 km heen en weer), Ongeveer 45,7 m noord vanaf Tower Junction, aan die noordoostelike ingangspad. (Parkeer in die groot parkeerarea oos van die vulstasie by Tower Junction.). 'N Matige moeilike roete wat die grondpad ongeveer 2,4 kilometer tot by die kookhuis volg. Gaan verder noord langs Elk Creek tot by die Yellowstone-rivier. Hier skei die roete, met die westelike vurk wat by die Hellroaring-roete aansluit en die oostelike vurk om Garnet Hill en terug in die rigting van Tower. Naby die pad sluit die roete aan by 'n perdepad wat u lei na die noordoostelike ingangspad. Loop langs die pad ongeveer 400 m terug na die parkeerarea. 
• Hellroaring (Retourrit van 6 km of 6,4 km), 5,6 km wes van Tower Junction. 'N Moeilike roete wat begin met 'n steil afdraand na die Yellowstone-rivier hangbrug, dan oor 'n plat sak en val af na Hellroaring Creek. Beide die Yellowstone-rivier en Hellroaring Creek is gewilde visvanggebiede. Bring water, want hierdie roete kan gedurende die somer warm en droog wees. Kyk boonop na die voet van rotse by die rivier en wees bewus daarvan dat ander landelike roetes hiervandaan vertak, dus let op roeteborde. 'N Alternatiewe roete begin by Garnet Hill en loop verder wes op Hellroaring-roete; keer terug na die Garnet Hill-roete (afstand 10 km / 16 km). 
• Yellowstone-rivier se piekniekarea (3,7 km of 6,0 km heen en weer), Piekniekarea van Yellowstone-rivier, 2,01 km noordoos van Tower Junction aan die noordoostelike ingangspad. 'N Matige moeilike roete wat steil klim na die oostelike rand van die Narrows of the Yellowstone en dan die rand volg. Kyk vir peregrine valks en visarende, wat in die kloof nes maak, en groothorings skape langs die rand. Kyk na die Overhanging Cliff-gebied, die torings van Tower Fall (die val is nie sigbaar nie), basaltkolomme en die historiese Bannock Ford. Die roete mik noordoos; draai by die volgende kruising na links en sak af na die pad. (Die Specimen Ridge Trail, inspannend en sleg gemerk, gaan noordoos voort.) Loop weswaarts langs die pad vir 1,1 km (1,1 km) tot by die Yellowstone-rivierpiekniekarea. 
• Slough Creek (Eerste grasperk: 3,2 km, Tweede grasperk: 7,2 km eenrigting), Op die grondpad in die rigting van Slough Creek Kampeerterrein; waar die pad links is, parkeer langs die kluis toilet. 'N Roete wat die eerste 2,4 kilometer lank matig inspan; dan maklik. Hierdie langafstandroete volg 'n historiese wa-roete na die Absaroka-Beartooth-wildernis anderkant Yellowstone. Dit begin met 'n steil klim en daal dan af na die eerste wei. Stop en ontspan hier of gaan voort na die tweede wei. Wees waaksaam vir bere en elande. Let op: As u perde teëkom, beweeg na die afdraande kant van die roete en bly stil totdat hulle verby is. 
• Mt. Washburn (vanaf Dunravenpas, 5,0 myl; vanaf Chittendenweg, 4,0 km (enkel rigting)), Chittenden Road-parkeerarea, 14,0 km suid van Tower Junction; Dunraven Pass-parkeerarea, 21,9 km suid van Tower Junction aan die Tower – Canyon Road. Meer parkeerplek is beskikbaar by die noordpaadjie; fietse en parkeervoertuie gebruik ook hierdie roete.. 'N Moeilike roete wat 430 m klim. Die een of ander roete styg bergop. Washburn op 'n wye pad met 'n pragtige uitsig. Soek grootbokskape en veldblomme. Bly op die roete om te verhoed dat die brose alpiene plantegroei vernietig word. Geniet aan die bokant die uitsig en interpretatiewe uitstallings in die skuiling aan die onderkant van die uitkyk vir die vuur. Dit is 'n hoë roete: storms is algemeen; bring reëngoed, wolhoede en handskoene saam. 

Canyon

Dooie bome naby die kruin van Mt. Washburn. Hierdie bome is die slagoffers van 'n massiewe bosbrand in 1988 wat deur meer as 30% van die bos wat deur die park loop, verbrand het.

• Howard Eaton-roete (na Cascade-, Grebe-, Wolf- en Ice-mere en Norris) (2,5 of 12 mi (4 of 19,3 km) eenrigting, afhangende van bestemming), uittrek 400 m wes van Canyon Junction op die Norris-Canyonweg. Hierdie redelik maklike roete het baie min opkoms en bied wandelaars die kans om hul bestemming te kies op 'n roete wat deur bos, wei en moeras loop: Cascade Lake (4,0 km / 4,0 km), Grebe Lake (4,25 myl / 6,84 km), Wolf Lake (6,25 myl / 10,06 km), Ice Lake (8,25 myl / 13,28 km) en Norris-kampeerterrein (19 km). Die roete kan tot in Julie nat en modderig wees met baie bytende insekte. 
• Waarnemingspiek (18 km heen- en terugreis), 2,01 km noord van Canyon Junction aan die Tower – Canyon Road. Hierdie inspannende roete het 'n vertikale styging van 430 m (430 m) in 4 km (4 km) op pad na 'n hoë bergspits wat 'n uitstekende uitsig op die Yellowstone-wildernis bied. Die roete loop deur oop weide na Cascade Lake (beskryf agterop die uitdeelstuk). Anderkant die meer klim dit 430 m in 4,8 km deur witbosbome. Verby Cascade Lake is geen water beskikbaar nie. 
• Cascade Lake (Retour van 8 km of 8 km), uittreksel 400 m wes van Canyon Junction op die Norris – Canyon Road of Cascade Lake Trailhead, 2,01 km noord van Canyon Junction op die Tower – Canyon Road. Hierdie maklike loop laat mense met beperkte tyd oop weivelde geniet waar veldblomme volop is en wild gereeld gesien word. Die roete kan deur Julie nat en modderig wees met baie bytende insekte. 
• Grebe Lake (6 km of 9,7 km heen en weer), 5,6 km wes van Canyon Junction op die Norris – Canyonweg. Hierdie matige maklike roete het min vertikale styging as dit 'n ou brandpad deur weide en bos volg, waarvan sommige in 1988 gebrand het. By die meer kan u die Howard Eaton-roete verbind of terugkom soos u gekom het. 
• Sewe myl gat (18 km heen- en terugreis), Glacial Boulder-uittrek op die pad na Inspiration Point. 'N Moeilike roete wat die rand van die kloof gedurende die eerste 2,4 km volg, met 'n uitsig oor die Silver Cord Cascade oor die kloof. In nog 'n halwe myl (800 m) sluit die roete by die Washburn Spur Trail aan; na nog 4 myl (4,8 km) draai dit regs op die roete na Seven Mile Hole, wat meer as 300 meter in 2,4 myl val. Wees veral versigtig wanneer die roete deur sluimerende en aktiewe warmwaterbronne verbygaan. 
• Mt. Washburn (3,1 myl of 5,0 km eenrigting vanaf Dunravenpas, 2,5 mi of 4,0 km eenrigting vanaf Chittendenweg), Dunraven Pass, 7,2 km noord van Canyon Junction; Chittenden Road, 16,6 km noord van Canyon Junction. Hierdie strawwe roete styg 430 m (1400 voet). Begin by albei roetes en klim op die berg. Washburn op 'n wye roete met 'n pragtige uitsig. Soek grootbokskape (hou afstand) en veldblomme. Bly op die roete om te verhoed dat die brose alpiene plantegroei vernietig word. Geniet aan die bokant die uitsig en interpretatiewe uitstallings van binne die skuiling aan die onderkant van die uitkyk vir die vuur. Let op: storm is algemeen; bring reëngoed, wolhoede en handskoene saam. 
• Washburn Spur Trail (11-11,5 my of 18-18,5 km eenrigting, afhangende van watter berg. Washburn-roete wat jy gebruik), Beide roete vir Mt. Washburn. 'N Moeilike roete wat 610 m in 4,0 km styg. Nadat u Mount Washburn opklim, begin u met die spoorweg vanaf die oostekant van die brandweer. Die roete daal baie steil oor rowwe terrein vir 6,0 km tot Washburn Hot Springs. Let op: Bly op die roete in hierdie hidrotermiese gebied. Gaan verder suid, ry die afdraai na Seven Mile Hole en eindig by die Glacial Boulder-uittrek op die pad na Inspiration Point. Die roete is in 'n baie slegte toestand. 

Koop

Elke groot dorpie in die park bied kos, kampeervoorrade en aandenkings te koop aan, alhoewel hierdie winkels almal gedurende die wintermaande sluit.

Petrol- en motordienste is op die volgende plekke beskikbaar:

• Canyon. Oop laat April tot vroeg in November. Petrol-, diesel- en motorherstelwerk. 
• Hengelbrug. Oop middel Mei tot einde September. Petrol-, diesel-, propaan- en motorherstelwerk. 
• Grant Village. Oop middel April tot middel Oktober. Petrol-, diesel-, propaan- en motorherstelwerk. 
• Mammoet. Open vroeg in Mei tot middel Oktober. Petrol en diesel. 
• Old Faithful (Onder). Oop middel April tot vroeg in November. Petrol en diesel. 
• Old Faithful (Bo). Open einde Mei tot einde September. Petrol- en motorherstelwerk. 
• Tower Junction. Open vroeg in Junie tot vroeg in September. Petrol. 

Eet

Vintage bordjie by Mammoth Hot Springs: daar is 'n verskeidenheid restaurantlokale in die park.

Die meeste van die dorpe verkoop voedselvoorrade en bied dalk snack bars. Die volgende restaurante en kafeteria is ook beskikbaar:

• 44.73371-110.489731 Canyon Lodge Eetkamer. Open Junie-September. Ontbyt 07:00 - 10:00, middagete 11:30 - 14:30, aandete 17:00 - 22:00. Bied 'n ontbytbuffet, 'n à la carte-middagete en 'n luukse sit-ete aan. Die aantrek is gemaklik en besprekings word nie aanvaar nie. Voorgeregte vir die aandete is prima rib, gevulde forel en 'n ordentlike wynlys. $ 15 - $ 25 per persoon vir aandete. 
• 44.73371-110.489732 Canyon Lodge Kafeteria. Junie - September. Ontbyt 06:30 - 11:00, middagete / aandete 11:30 - 21:30. 'N Goeie opsie vir goedkoop etes, met 'n ordentlike verskeidenheid ontbytgeld, toebroodjies, verpakking en sop. Ontbyt vanaf $ 5, toebroodjies en verpakking vanaf $ 7. 
• 44.73247-110.486173 Canyon Lodge Deli. Open Junie-September van 07:30 tot 21:30 (tot September), van 07:30 tot 19:00 (einde September). Versnaperinge, drankies, toebroodjies vir broodjies en roomys. Toebroodjies vanaf $ 5. 
• 44.38952-110.555334 Grant Village Eetkamer, tolvry: 1-866-439-7375. Maak einde Mei tot September oop. Ontbyt 06:30 - 10:00, middagete 11:30 - 14:30, Aandete 17:00 - 22:00. Luukse etes in Grant Village, met opsies soos bison-sirloin en wilde Alaska-salm. Bied ook 'n ontbytbuffet vir $ 12 en middagete soos hamburgers en verpakking vir ongeveer $ 10. Aandete moet bespreek word, kleredrag is gemaklik. $ 20 - $ 30 per persoon vir aandete. 
• 44.38952-110.555335 Grant Village Lakehouse Restaurant. Maak laat Mei tot September oop vir slegs ontbyt en aandete.. Met 'n uitstekende uitsig oor die meer, bied u informele kos soos hamburgers, toebroodjies en slaaie. Daar is ook 'n verskeidenheid wyne en biere beskikbaar. $ 10-15 per persoon. 
• 44.55528-110.395516 Lake Lodge Kafeteria. Maak Junie-September oop vir ontbyt, middagete en aandete. Kafeteria-etes insluitend standaardontbyt-opsies, toebroodjies, slaaie en sop. $ 6- $ 12 per persoon. 
• 44.54976-110.400267 Lake Yellowstone Hotel Eetkamer, tolvry: 1-866-439-7375. Begin vroeg in Mei tot einde September. Ontbyt 06:30 - 10:30, middagete 11:30 - 14:30, Aandete 17:00 - 22:00. Luukse etes in die Lake-area. Kontinentale ontbyt en ontbytbuffet is daagliks beskikbaar, middagete sluit spesiale toebroodjies en hamburgers in. Aandete is onder meer kreef-ravioli en lamsrak. Ongeveer sewentig wyne is op die wynlys beskikbaar. Aandete-besprekings word aanbeveel, kleredrag is gemaklik. 
• Lake Deli. Open einde Mei tot einde September. Ontbyt 06:30 - 10:30, Toebroodjies 10:30 - 20:30. Deli-toebroodjies, sop, nie-alkoholiese drankies en koekies. $ 6- $ 10 per persoon. 
• 44.976-110.70248 Mammoth Hotel Eetkamer, tolvry: 1-866-439-7375. Begin vroeg tot begin Oktober en einde Desember tot vroeg in Maart. Ontbyt 06:30 - 10:00, middagete 11:30 - 14:30, Aandete 17:00 - 22:00. Luukse etes, insluitend opsies soos bison top-lendeskyf en gevulde hoenderborsie. Daar is ook 'n ordentlike wynlys beskikbaar. Besprekings word voorgestel gedurende die winterseisoen. $ 15 - $ 25 per persoon. 
• 44.97576-110.702689 Mammoth Terrace-braai. Open einde April tot middel Oktober. Die ontbytspyskaart bevat toebroodjies, graankos, sap en koffie. Die deli-spyskaart bevat hamburgers, hoendertoebroodjies, slaaie, waarde-etes en roomys met die hand gedoop. 
• 44.45977-110.8313510 Old Faithful Inn Bear Paw Deli. Oop middel Mei tot middel Oktober van 06:00 tot 20:00. Deli-toebroodjies, kontinentale ontbyt, nie-alkoholiese drank, bier en wyn. $ 7- $ 10 per persoon. 
• 44.45949-110.8311511 Old Faithful Inn Eetkamer, tolvry: 1-866-439-7375. Oop middel Mei tot middel Oktober. Ontbyt: 06:30 - 10:00, middagete 11:30 - 14:30, Aandete 17:00 - 22:00. Ontbytbuffet $ 12 per persoon, 'n "westerse" buffet tydens die middagete is $ 14 per persoon en ete-buffet is $ 26 per persoon. Alternatiewelik is 'n standaard spyskaart beskikbaar vir elke ete met luukse opsies. 'N Goeie wynlys is beskikbaar. Aandete-besprekings word aanbeveel, kleredrag is gemaklik. $ 20 - $ 30 per persoon. 
• 44.45934-110.8250512 Old Faithful Lodge Cafeteria and Bake Shop. Begin vroeg tot begin Oktober. Bied middag- en aandete van verskillende bedieningsstasies in, soos toebroodjies, vleisbrood, kalkoen, slaaie, ens. Buiten die kafeteria is die versnaperingwinkel met varsgebakte muffins, bagels, toebroodjies en roomys met sagte bedienings. $ 7- $ 12 per persoon. 
• 44.4568-110.8298713 Old Faithful Snow Lodge Obsidian-eetkamer. Geopend gedurende die somer van begin Mei tot einde Oktober (ontbyt en aandete) en in die winter van middel Desember tot vroeg in Maart (ontbyt, middagete en aandete). Luukse etes, insluitend kort ribbes en wilde Alaska-salm. Sitplekke is die eerste maal, die eerste maal word bedien vir alle etes. Die ontbyt is à la carte. Aandete-besprekings word in die winter vereis. $ 20 - $ 30 per persoon. 
• 44.45676-110.8296314 Old Faithful Snow Lodge Geyser Grill. Geopend gedurende die somer van einde April tot vroeg in November en in die winter van middel Desember tot middel Maart. 'N Uithaalrestaurant wat ontbyt, middagete en aandete aanbied en spesialiseer in hamburgers, hoendertoebroodjies, waardetes, toebroodjies, slaaie en meer. Die plafon van die restaurant bevat grillige karakterhoutsnywerk. 'N Klein keuse van bier en wyn word ook bedien. $6-$9. 
• 44.91246-110.4170115 Roosevelt Lodge Eetkamer. Vroeg in Junie tot vroeg in September. Ontbyt 07:00 - 10:00, middagete 11:30 - 16:30, aandete 16:30 - 21:30. Ou-Westerse "cowboy-styl" -etes, insluitend tariewe soos 'Teddy's top sirloin' en gerookte hoender. "Na ete-drankies" bevat 'n uitgebreide verskeidenheid biere, wyne en skemerkelkies. $ 20 - $ 25 per persoon. 
• Roosevelt Old West Dinner Cookout. Vroeg in Junie tot vroeg in September. Na 'n rit per perd of wa na die kookplek, kry gaste 'n biefstuk en alles wat u kan eet. Vermaak word tydens die kookveld aangebied, gewoonlik 'n cowboy-sanger. $ 57 per wa, $ 75 vir 'n perdrit van een uur, $ 84 vir 'n perdrit van twee uur. 

Drink

Cocktails kan in die lodge-restaurante gekoop word, en ligter drank kan by die snackbars verkry word.

• 44.39234-110.554551 Sewe Stoel Saloon (Grant Village Eetkamer). Soos die naam aandui, moet u nie 'n uitgebreide sitarea verwag nie. 
• 44.4595-110.831142 Bear Pit Lounge (Old Faithful Inn). Met geëtste glaspanele wat geïnspireer is deur die oorspronklike houtputmure van hout en bied 'n verskeidenheid wyne, biere en skemerkelkies. 

Slaap

'N Klein ketel borrel in die Upper Geyser Basin oorkant Old Faithful Inn.

Alhoewel daar 'n oorvloed hotelle en kampeerplekke in die park is, vul dit vinnig in die somer, sodat besoekers ook in die poortstede van Wes Yellowstone en Gardiner.

Verblyf

Die akkommodasie in die park vul vinnig en moet vooraf bespreek word. Kansellasies is algemeen, dus as 'n spesifieke akkommodasie-opsie nie beskikbaar is nie, is dit 'n goeie idee om gereeld weer na te gaan of dit beskikbaar is. Besprekings vir alle lodges en hutte in die park kan gedoen word Xanterra Parks & Resorts of deur (307) 344-7311 te skakel. Al die parkverblyf is rookvry en televisies, radio's, lugversorging en internetaansluitings is nie beskikbaar nie, en weerspieël die natuurlike omgewing van Yellowstone. Gedurende die winter is die enigste huisvesting in die park die Old Faithful Snow Lodge en die Mammoth Hotel.

• 44.734383-110.489751 Canyon Lodge en hutte, 41 Klawer Ln, tolvry: 1-866-439-7375. Lodge kamers is in die Cascade en Dunraven Lodges, albei gebou in die 1990's, terwyl die hutte almal in die 1950's en 1960's gebou is. Die akkommodasie sluit 'n privaat bad in. Geopen vanaf begin Junie tot einde September. Lodge kamer $ 178, Western Cabins $ 183, Frontier Cabin $ 98 (2012 tariewe).  
• 44.389933-110.5561672 Grant Village, tolvry: 1-866-439-7375. Die Grant Village-verblyfopsies bestaan ​​uit twee sesverdiepinggeboue wat elk vyftig kamers bevat. Hierdie hotelkompleks bied die basiese geriewe sonder die flair van die Old Faithful Inn, maar teen 'n bietjie laer pryse, en Grant Village kan groter beskikbaarheid hê as gevolg van die aantal kamers wat daar beskikbaar is. Daar is 'n poskantoor in die omgewing, asook 'n kafeteria, 'n drankie met 'n drankie en 'n toebroodjiewinkel in die kompleks, asook 'n restaurant wat slegs plaaslike besprekings bedien. Selfs as u besluit om nie in die restaurant te eet nie, gaan kyk na die groot verskeidenheid pragtige foto's wat geneem is deur een van die jare lange Yellowstone Maintenance-hoofde, wat ook een van die parkfotograwe is. Maak einde Mei tot einde September oop. $ 155 (2012-tariewe).  
• 44.555-110.3954833 Lake Lodge-hutte, tolvry: 1-866-439-7375. Al die eenhede het 'n privaat bad en 'n stort. Die Westerse kajuite is die modernste, die grenskajuite is in die twintigerjare gebou, maar die pioniershutte is in die twintigerjare opgeknap en is nie opgeknap nie. Oop middel Junie tot einde September. Western Cabin $ 183, Frontier Cabins $ 109, Pioneer Cabins $ 75 (2012-tariewe). 
• 44.550083-110.40144 Lake Yellowstone Hotel & Hutte, tolvry: 1-866-439-7375. Hierdie hotel is gelys in die register van historiese plekke en is aan Lake Yellowstone (daar is 'n boot pier en 'n restaurant reg aan die rand van die meer). Die Lake Yellowstone Hotel and Cabins bied 'n rustieke ervaring wat 'n luukse reisiger waarskynlik nie sal prikkel nie, maar die personeel bied die basiese dinge: ordentlike kamers, redelike goeie kos en 'n asemrowende uitsig oor die meer en sy omgewing. Pas op vir muskiete, veral as u soggens en smiddae in die somer naby die meer loop, kom hulle in swerms uit, maar DEET of soortgelyke muskietafweermiddel sal dit weghou. Oop middel Mei tot einde September. Suite $ 549, hotelkamer aan die meer $ 223, hotelkamer $ 207, standaardkamer $ 149, grenskajuit $ 135 (2012-tariewe).  
• 44.976493-110.7017025 Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel & Cabins, tolvry: 1-866-439-7375. Die enigste akkommodasie in die park wat die hele jaar oop is. Die hotel bied kamers met 'n privaat bad of 'n gedeelde bad. 'N Ander opsie is om in die vele hutte langs die hotel te bly (slegs in die somer), ook met 'n privaat of gedeelde bad; 'n hot tub-hut is ook teen 'n premie prys beskikbaar. Vir stappers wat net wil opruim, is storte beskikbaar vir $ 3,25 (navraag en betaal vooraf fooi by die ontvangstoonbank). Suite $ 449, hotelkamer $ 120, hotelkamer met 'n gedeelde bad $ 87 (2012-tariewe).  
• 44.459789-110.8303066 Old Faithful Inn, tolvry: 1-866-439-7375. Hierdie landelike hotel was 'n nasionale historiese plek en is in die winter van 1903 volledig met houtblokke gebou. Die oorspronklike 120 kamers is uitgebrei met die toevoeging van die oostelike vleuel in 1913, en die westelike vleuel is in 1927 toegevoeg. Groot opknapwerk is vanaf 2004 gedoen. - 2008 om infrastruktuur te verbeter en die steunpunte van die gebou op te skerp, terwyl sommige veranderings in die verlede teruggedraai word om die herberg nader aan die oorspronklike ontwerp te bring. Vandag is dit die grootste houthotel ter wêreld, en die groot voorportaal bevat groot boomstamme as pilare en 'n klipkaggel. Verblyf wissel van kamers met gedeelde badkamers en storte in die omgewing tot suites met privaat badkamers en yskaste. Oop vanaf middel Mei tot middel Oktober. Suite $ 499, Semi-suite $ 399, East Wing Geyserside $ 237, East Wing Standard $ 210, West Wing Frontside $ 221, West Wing Standard $ 157, Old House Room $ 132, Old House Room with Shared Bath $ 98, Old House 2-kamer eenheid met gedeelde bad $ 183, eenheid met twee kamers in Old House, $ 224 (2012-tariewe).  
• 44.45935-110.82647 Old Faithful Lodge-hutte, tolvry: 1-866-439-7375. Grenshutte bied 'n privaat bad (insluitend 'n stort), en die goedkoop hutte bied gemeenskaplike storte in die lodge met toilet- en wasbakgeriewe naby die hutte. Groot vensters in die voorportaal kyk na Old Faithful Geyser. Geskenkwinkel, restaurante, bakkery. Oop vanaf middel Mei tot einde September. Frontier Cabins $ 113, Budget Cabins $ 69 (2012-tariewe). 
• 44.45645-110.8296178 Old Faithful Snow Lodge, tolvry: 1-866-439-7375. Hierdie lodge is een van slegs twee winterverblyfopsies in die park. Alle akkommodasie-opsies het 'n privaat bad, insluitend 'n stort. Die westelike hutte is in 1989 gebou, terwyl die grenshutte eenvoudiger is. Open Desember tot Maart en Mei tot Oktober. Lodge Room with 2 Queens $219, Lodge Room with 1 King $229, Western Cabin $152, Frontier Cabin $96 (2012 rates). 
• 44.912667-110.41659 Roosevelt Lodge Cabins, tolvry: 1-866-439-7375. Frontier cabins offer two double beds and private bathroom with shower. The Roughrider Cabins are sparsely furnished and heated with wood burning stoves (two "presto" logs are provided) and offer communal showers and shared bathrooms. Open mid-June through early September. Frontier Cabin $114, Roughrider Cabin $69 (2012 rates). 

Kampeer

A trick of refraction, blue steam rises off the waters of Grand Prismatic Spring

Campgrounds may fill by early morning, especially during peak season (early July - late August). Recreational vehicles over 30 ft (9.1 m) should make reservations since there is a limited number of RV sites available in Yellowstone. Large RV sites are at Flag Ranch, Fishing Bridge RV Park and West Yellowstone. Reservations should be made well in advance and/or campsites should be secured as early in the day as possible.

• Xanterra Parks & Resorts, ☏ 1 307-344-7901 (Same-day reservations), 1 307-344-7311 (Future reservations). Operates campgrounds at Bridge Bay, Canyon, Fishing Bridge, Grant Village, and Madison. Future reservations can be made by writing: Yellowstone National Park Lodges, PO Box 165, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190. 

Indian Creek, Lewis Lake, Mammoth, Norris, Pebble Creek, Slough Creek, and Tower Fall are operated by the National Park Service and do not accept reservations; all sites are first-come, first-served.

• 44.5344-110.436910 Bridge Bay Campground (on the Grand Loop Road just a few miles southwest of Lake Village and next to the Bridge Bay Marina). Open from 27-May to 18-Sep. 432 sites, flush toilets, RV dump station. Bridge Bay Campground is located at an elevation of 7,800 feet (2377 m) near Yellowstone Lake. Campers at Bridge Bay will enjoy spectacular views of the lake and the Absaroka Range rising above the lake's eastern shore. $27 per site (2020 rates). (Junie 2020 opgedateer)
• 44.7354-110.487911 Canyon Campground (off of the Grand Loop Road near Canyon Village). Open from 06-Jun to 11-Sep. 273 sites, showers, flush toilets. Canyon Campground is located at an elevation of 7,900 feet (2408 m) in a lodgepole pine forest at Canyon Village. $32 per site (2020 rates). (Junie 2020 opgedateer)
• 44.5648-110.369512 Fishing Bridge RV Park (This campground is reached by the Grand Loop Road and is near the intersection of Lake and the East Entrance road.). Closed for the entire 2020 season. (20-May to 02-Oct). 310 sites, showers, flush toilets, RV sewer station. Because grizzly bears frequent the area, no tents or tent campers are allowed. Located at an elevation of 7,800 feet (2377 m) near the Yellowstone River where it exits Yellowstone Lake. This is the only campground in Yellowstone to offer water, sewer, and electrical hookups for RVs. Campfires are prohibited in the Fishing Bridge RV Park, including the use of portable fire pits. $79 per site (2020 rates). (Junie 2020 opgedateer)
• 44.3943-110.563413 Grant Village Campground (south of West Thumb on the South Entrance Road). Open from 21-Jun to 02-Oct. 430 sites, showers, flush toilets, RV dump station. Grant Campground is located at an elevation of 7,800 feet (2377 m) in Grant Village, just off the Grand Loop Road at the south end of Yellowstone Lake. It is one of the larger campgrounds in the park with 430 sites. Group and wheel-chair accessible sites are available. $32 per site (2020 rates). (Junie 2020 opgedateer)
• 44.887-110.736114 Indian Creek Campground (on the Grand Loop Road between Mammoth Hot Springs and Norris). Open from 10-Jun to 19-Sep. 70 sites, pit toilets. All sites are first-come, first-served. Indian Creek Campground is located at an elevation of 7,300 feet (2225 m) near the base of the Gallatin Mountains and offers breathtaking views of Electric Peak. The campground is away from the main road and provides a quieter experience than many other locations. $15 per site (2020 rates). (Junie 2020 opgedateer)
• 44.2822-110.62815 Lewis Lake Campground (on the road between the South Entrance and West Thumb). Open from 17-Jun to 06-Nov. 84 sites, pit toilets. Lewis Lake Campground is located at an elevation of 7,800 ft (2377 m) a short walk from the southeast shore of Lewis Lake. $15 per site (2020 rates). (Junie 2020 opgedateer)
• 44.6454-110.861316 Madison Campground (This campground is reached by the Grand Loop Road and is near the intersection of the road that leads to the West Entrance. It is 14 miles east of the West Entrance and 16 miles north of Old Faithful.). Open from 06-May to 30-Oct. 278 sites, flush toilets, RV dump station. One of the most popular campgrounds in the park due to its central location and long season, Madison Campground is located at an elevation of 6,800 feet (2073 m). In spring and early summer, nearby meadows teem with wildflowers and grazing bison. In September and early October, you can often hear the bugling of bull elk. $27 per site (2020 rates). (Junie 2020 opgedateer)
• 44.9736-110.693217 Mammoth Campground (at Mammoth Hot Springs, five miles south of the North Entrance). 85 sites, flush toilets. All sites are first-come, first-served. The only campground in the park open year-round, Mammoth Campground is located at an elevation of 6,200 feet (1890 m) near the park's North Entrance. Situated in a high sagebrush steppe, scattered juniper and Douglas fir trees provide shade during hot summer months. Great wildlife viewing opportunities abound with elk and bison occasionally passing through the campground. $20 per site (2020 rates). (Junie 2020 opgedateer)
• 44.7379-110.693218 Norris Campground (0.8 miles (1.3 km) north of Norris Junction). Open from 20-May to 26-Sep. 111 sites, flush toilets. All sites are first-come, first-served. Situated in a lodgepole forest near the Norris Geyser Basin, Norris Campground is located at an elevation of 7,500 feet (2286 m) and is a popular destination due to its central location in the park. $20 per site (2020 rates). (Junie 2020 opgedateer)
• 44.917-110.113819 Pebble Creek Campground (on the road between the North and Northeast Entrances). Open from 03-Jun to 26-Sep. 27 sites, pit toilets. All sites are first-come, first-served. Pebble Creek Campground is located at an elevation of 6,900 feet (2103 m) and is set against the dramatic backdrop of the Absaroka Mountains near the park's Northeast Entrance, offering a more isolated camping experience. $15 per site (2020 rates). (Junie 2020 opgedateer)
• 44.9488-110.306920 Slough Creek Campground (5.5 miles (8.8 km) east of Tower-Roosevelt Junction, 2 miles down a dirt road). Open from 27-May to 31-Oct. 16 sites, pit toilets. Slough Creek Campground is located at an elevation of 6,250 feet (1905 m) in Lamar Valley near some of the best wildlife watching opportunities in the park. Located at the end of a two mile graded dirt road, this campground is best suited for tents and small RVs. Nighttime offers a quiet, unimpeded view of the stars and the possibility of hearing wolves howl. $15 per site (2020 rates). (Junie 2020 opgedateer)
• 44.8895-110.389521 Tower Fall Campground (on the road between Tower Fall and Canyon, north of Dunraven Pass and 3.5 miles (5.6 km) south of the Tower-Roosevelt Junction). Closed for the entire 2020 season. Open from 20-May to 26-Sep. 31 sites, pit toilets. All sites are first-come, first-served. Tower Fall Campground is located at an elevation of 6,600 feet (2012 m) on the north side of the steep, winding, road to Dunraven Pass. $15 per site (2020 rates). (Junie 2020 opgedateer)

Agterland

Permits are required for all backcountry camping, and quotas are placed on the number of people that may use an area at a given time. The maximum stay per backcountry campsite varies from 1 to 3 nights per trip. Campfires are permitted only in established fire pits, and wood fires are not allowed in some backcountry campsites. A food storage pole is provided at most designated campsites so that food and attractants may be secured from bears. Neither hunting nor firearms are allowed in Yellowstone's backcountry.

Permits may be obtained only in person and no more than 48 hours in advance of your trip, although backcountry sites may be reserved through the mail well in advance for a non-refundable $20 reservation fee. To reserve a site, download the reservation form from the Backcountry Trip Planner, call 1 307 344-2160, or by writing: Backcountry Office, PO Box 168, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190.

During the summer season (Jun-Aug), permits are available 7 days a week between 8AM and 4:30PM at the following locations:

• Bechler Ranger Station
• Canyon Ranger Station/Visitor Center
• Grant Village Visitor Center
• Lake Ranger-stasie
• Mammoth Ranger Station/Visitor Center
• Old Faithful Ranger Station
• South Entrance Ranger Station
• Tower Ranger Station
• West Entrance Ranger Station

In addition, permits may sometimes be obtained from rangers on duty at the East Entrance and Bridge Bay Ranger Station. However, these rangers have other duties and may not be available to provide assistance at all times.

During the spring, fall, and winter seasons, ranger stations and visitor centers do not have set hours. To obtain a Backcountry Use Permit during these seasons, check the office hours posted at the nearest ranger station or visitor center.

Bly veilig

Yellowstone has some hazards related to volcanic activity. There are also hazards from dangerous animals.

Natuurlewe

Though many of the animals in the park are used to seeing humans, the wildlife is nonetheless wild and should not be fed or disturbed. According to park authorities, stay at least 100 yards/meters away from bears and wolves and 25 yards/meters from all other wild animals! No matter how docile they may look, bison, elk, moose, bears, and nearly all large animals can attack. Each year, dozens of visitors are injured because they didn't keep a proper distance. These animals are large, wild, and potentially dangerous, so give them their space.

In addition, be aware that odors attract bears and other wildlife, so avoid carrying or cooking odorous foods and keep a clean camp; do not cook or store food in your tent. All food, garbage, or other odorous items used for preparing or cooking food must be secured from bears. Treat all odorous products such as soap, deodorant, or other toiletries in the same manner as food. Do not leave packs containing food unattended, even for a few minutes. Animals which obtain human food often become aggressive and dependent on human foods, and many can suffer ill health or death from eating a non-native diet. A short film about food safety is now mandatory before a back country permit will be issued.

Thermal areas

Fragile sinter crusts and ledges can give way, plunging a careless tourist into the boiling waters below

It is illegal to swim or bathe in thermal pools. There is a designated swimming area along the Firehole River near Madison Junction. Always stay on boardwalks in thermal areas. Scalding water lies under thin, breakable crusts; pools are near or above boiling temperatures. Every year visitors traveling off trail are seriously burned, and people have died from the scalding water. Park rangers can also issue $130 fines for being out of bounds, or much more if there is any geological damage. Serious violations can result in the visitor being banned or the park or even facing criminal charges.

It's common to get sprayed with fine mist from the geysers, though. You don't need to worry about being burned, as the water has traveled a sufficient distance to cool down, provided you're within the designated areas. (Mist can't retain heat for more than half a second.)

Beware, glass lenses (such as eyeglasses and camera lenses) may be permanently damaged by the high mineral content of the water in the mist. For cameras, clear glass filters can provide inexpensive protection for high-priced lenses (be sure to have some replacements). If water from a thermal feature gets on a vulnerable lens, it must be washed off immediately. If no clean water is available, you can try – no, this is not a joke – licking the lens. If you try to wipe off the geyser water with a cleaning cloth (without rinsing the lens first), you risk grinding the suspended minerals into the glass of the lens, and scratching it. For eyeglasses, use safety goggles over glasses. These are quite cheap, and available at hardware stores.

Yellowstone-meer

This is one of the largest, high-altitude bodies of fresh water on the planet. The Lake is large enough to have its own weather effects, and conditions can change rapidly. More than a few fatalities have occurred on the lake, when boaters fell victim to weather conditions that went from calm and sunny to violent storm in a matter of minutes. East of West Thumb Geyser Basin, near Lake Village, there is a marina where boats are available for rental from a Park concessionaire.

Stap

Know your 10 essentials when going on a hike, cell phones won't work in most areas of the park, and may not be depended on in an emergency situation.1. Navigation2. Hydration & Nutrition3. Pocket Knife4. Sun Protection5. Insulation6. Ability to make fire7. Lighting8. First Aid9. Shelter10. Whistle

Weather

The weather can change rapidly and with little warning. A sunny, warm day can quickly become a cold, rainy or even snowy experience even in summer. Hypothermia can be a concern. Be prepared for a variety of weather conditions by bringing along appropriate clothing. Lightning can and does injure and kill people in the park, so watch the sky and take shelter in a building if you hear thunder. If you don't like the weather, wait 10 minutes; it'll probably change.

Other concerns

When camping, either filter, boil, or otherwise purify drinking water. Assume that even crystal clear waters may be polluted by animal and/or human wastes, and intestinal infections from drinking untreated water are increasingly common. Iodine tablets are not as effective as other methods but are readily available at local stores and easy to bring on a hike.

Finally, with so many people visiting the park each year petty crimes are something to be vigilant against. Lock your car doors and exercise sensible precautions with valuables, especially when leaving cars near trail heads or other areas where you might be away from your car for any length of time.

Law Enforcement

As a US National Park, Yellowstone is subject to US Federal Law. Generally, permits (such as for fishing) issued by surrounding States are not valid in the Park. If a visitor is cited for an offense while in the Park (such as speeding, feeding wildlife, failing to secure food in a campsite, etc), the fine moet be paid immediately. The visitor is then free to make their case to the court at the Park Headquarters in Mammoth Hot Springs.

Gaan volgende

• Grand Teton Nasionale Park (WY). Yellowstone's southern neighbor is famous for its dramatic mountain vistas and its alpine lakes. Admission to Grand Teton is included in the Yellowstone price. The road connecting the two parks is closed during winter (early November to mid-May).
• Wes Yellowstone (MT). This town is most notable as a gateway to the park, with all the motels, services, and kitsch that park visitors require. West Yellowstone is the most convenient non-park lodging option for those planning to visit the Old Faithful area.
• Gardiner (MT). Just north of the park, Gardiner is another border town that provides lodging and service options. It is the most convenient non-park option for those wanting to be near the Mammoth area of Yellowstone.
• Cody (WY). About 50 miles (80 km) from the park's east entrance, this town offers a Wild West atmosphere in addition to lodging and service options. The Cody rodeo runs during the summer and the Buffalo Bill museum provides an excellent collection of old West artifacts and western art.
• Virginia City (MT). Historical gold mining town of the old west. About 90 min from West Yellowstone, and halfway to either Butte of Bozeman, Montana. In the town of Ennis, be sure to turn right at Main St. onto Montana Hwy 287, and stop following the US highway of the same number.
• Idaho. There are no roads in the small Idaho portion of the park, and very few visitors ever venture in. However, if you want to visit southern Idaho next, exit through West Yellowstone, and follow US Hwy 20. The first major city is Idaho-waterval (just over 100 miles (160 km)).

EINDE ←	W  E	→ Cody → Sheridan
EINDE ←	W  E	→ Cody → Buffels
Idaho-waterval ← Wes Yellowstone ←	W  E	→ Cody → Casper
Livingston ← Gardiner ←	N  S	→ Grand Teton N.P. → Logan
Bozeman ← Wes Yellowstone ←	N  S	→ Grand Teton N.P. → Rock Springs
EINDE ←	W  E	→ Cooke City → Billings
Helena ← Wes Yellowstone ←	N  S	→ Grand Teton N.P. → Rawlins