Visit Yellowstone National Park and Discover Its Natural Marvels

The tourist season in Yellowstone is during the summer. The animals are out in the summer, and the temperatures are pleasant. However, it is very busy, and lodging prices go up. Planning a trip to Yellowstone in early spring or fall means the temperatures are still comfortable, and you can avoid the largest crowds.

You do not need a reservation to enter Yellowstone National Park. You will need to pay for an entrance pass. You should make a reservation if you plan to camp in the park.

You should plan for at least three days to see a decent amount of the park. If you aren’t sure how long to plan for a Yellowstone trip, decide what you want to do and see. If most of the sites you’re interested in are in a single area, you can get away with a shorter trip. 

But if you want to see as much of the park as possible and take advantage of being in one of the country’s top vacation destinations, give yourself a few extra days, especially if you’re vacationing with kids. If you don’t have a lot of extra time to spend in Yellowstone, consider making a road trip from the Grand Tetons to Yellowstone a part of your vacation.

There are several ways to get to Yellowstone, including by plane or by car. Flying into the area and renting a car is great if you want to spend as much time in the park as possible while still being able to visit other attractions in the area. If you’re road-tripping through the Northern Rockies, stop by Yellowstone to experience one of the most beautiful areas in the country.  

If you’re trying to figure out what to do in Yellowstone, you can’t go wrong exploring more than 900 miles of trails in the park. Here are a few of the more popular hiking trails, including some options that are great for families or people with limited mobility:

• Trout Lake Trail
• Mystic Falls Trail
• Lone Star Geyser
• Beaver Ponds Loop
• Bunsen Peak Trail
• Tower Fall Overlook
• Artist’s Point Viewpoint
• Storm Point Loop Trail 

While the list of things you must see in Yellowstone is long enough to keep you outdoors for weeks (or maybe even months), we put together a list of sites that everyone should see:

• Watch Old Faithful erupt.
• See the Grand Prismatic Spring.
• Spend time exploring the Hayden Valley.
• Marvel at the Fountain Paint Pot.
• Get some pictures of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.
• Check out the Mammoth Hot Springs.