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Firehole River in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
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Yellowstone National Park Travel Tips

  • This quintessential U.S. national park is world-famous for a reason—and not just because of Old Faithful. It has epic wildlife, stunning geographic formations, and terrain ripe for exploration 365 days a year.
  • Escape the crowds at Mammoth by sneaking off onto the Beaver Ponds Trail, which begins just past Hyman Hot Spring at the base of the lower terraces. The ponds themselves aren't spectacular, but the solitude and the views of Mount Everts are.
  • One of the park's classic overnights leads out to the shores of Heart Lake from the South Road, past thermal features on Witch Creek and Factory Hill to the excellent campsites on the foot of Mount Sheridan. A side-trip to the summit is a must.
  • Riding a rare "hot spot" in the earth's surface, Yellowstone's turbulent landscape—which remains among the most geologically active lands on the planet, with steam-spewing geysers, gurgling fumaroles, and frequent earthquakes—was protected as the world's first national park in 1872.
  • Some places in the park are extra special for wildlife watching, and the Lamar Valley is one of them. Its inhabitants include grizzlies, wolves, bison, pronghorns, bighorn sheep, coyotes, and eagles. Bring along a good spotting scope or pair of binoculars and head for one of several turnouts between the Tower-Roosevelt intersection and the Northeast Entrance.

Yellowstone National Park Overview

Yellowstone's natural marvels are startling: hundreds of geysers, scores of inspiring waterfalls, and a gorge—carved by time and water—that rivals the Grand Canyon. This park commands the imagination and envelopes the senses from the moment of arrival. Read More

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Holiday Inn BOZEMAN

5 EAST BAXTER LANE
Bozeman, MT 59715 Map

Distance: 48.7 mi.
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Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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201 Firehole Avenue
West Yellowstone, MT 59758 Map

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Best Western Desert Inn

US 20, 191 & 287 P O Box 340
West Yellowstone, MT Map

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Yellowstone Institute

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PO Box 117
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming 82190

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Description: The nonprofit Yellowstone Institute offers year-round field courses in natural history, cultural... Read More
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Artist Paint Pots Trail

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trailhead south of Norris Junction
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming 82190

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Description: Artist Paint Pots is a small thermal area just south of Norris Junction. A one-mile round trip trail takes visitors to colorful hot springs, several small geysers, and two large mudpots. ... Read More
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Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone

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Grand Loop Rd. at Canyon Village
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming 82190

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Description: The picturesque Grand Canyon of Yellowstone is approximately 10,000 years old, 20 miles long, 1000... Read More
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Boise Air Terminal Gowen Field 291.0 map Flight Deals to BOI

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West Yellowstone Yellowstone Airport 31.5 map
Bozeman Gallatin Field 56.3 map
Cody/Yellowstone Yellowstone Regional Airport 89.5 map

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