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Established in 1872 as the first ever national park, Yellowstone is still one of the most treasured places in the country. A haven for an illustrious population of wildlife and one of the world's most unique hydrothermal wonders, it's no wonder "America's Best Idea" started here.

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Camp at Indian Creek Campground at Yellowstone NP

Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

Drive the Grand Loop in Yellowstone NP

Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

4.7

Photograph the Milky Way over Yellowstone Lake

Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

5.0

Yellowstone Lake Overlook Trail

Teton County, Wyoming

1.7 mi / 207 ft gain

Photograph the Milky Way over Yellowstone's West Thumb Geysers

Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

5.0
0.7 mi

West Thumb Geyser Basin Trail

Teton County, Wyoming

5.0
1.01 mi / 62 ft gain

Riddle Lake Trail

Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

4.8 mi / 282 ft gain

Shoshone Lake Via Delacy Creek Trail

Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

5.92 mi / 367 ft gain

Delacy Creek Trail to Shoshone Lake

Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

28.06 mi / 2559 ft gain

Let Adventure be your Destination in Wyoming

Wyoming’s wide-open spaces make it easy to get off the grid and on a trail, through a park, into a forest, up a mountain or down a river. During your journey through Wyoming’s Black to Yellow Region, discover geologic marvels, dense evergreen forests and sprawling prairielands.

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Places to stay

Threemile Campground

Cody, Wyoming

Threemile Campground

Squirrel Meadows Cabin

Alta, Wyoming

Squirrel Meadows Cabin

Big Springs Grp. Area   Island Park

South Big Springs Loop Road

Big Springs Grp. Area Island Park

Yellowstone Park / West Gate KOA Holiday

West Yellowstone, Montana

Yellowstone Park / West Gate KOA Holiday

Under Canvas Yellowstone

West Yellowstone, Montana

Under Canvas Yellowstone

From $279 / night

Warm River Cabin

Ashton, Idaho

Warm River Cabin

Guides and stories

The Best Free Camping Near Yellowstone

The Best Free Camping Near Yellowstone

Lauren Blanchard

Yellowstone's Most Adaptable Animal: The Coyote

Yellowstone's Most Adaptable Animal: The Coyote

Patrick James

North America's Fastest Runner: The Pronghorn of Yellowstone

North America's Fastest Runner: The Pronghorn of Yellowstone

Patrick James

5 Reasons Why You Should Explore Yellowstone National Park In Winter

5 Reasons Why You Should Explore Yellowstone National Park In Winter

Crystal Guthrie

National Park Spotlight: 20 Beautiful Photos From Yellowstone National Park

National Park Spotlight: 20 Beautiful Photos From Yellowstone National Park

The Outbound Collective

A Response To The Yellowstone Bison Incident From An Actual Wildlife Biologist

A Response To The Yellowstone Bison Incident From An Actual Wildlife Biologist

Imogene Cancellare

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