North America · Nature
Yellowstone
Geothermal landscapes and the best large-mammal viewing in the country.
- Place
- Wyoming · United States · US
- World region
- North America
- Type
- Nature
- ID
- DST-0034
Why go
Geothermal landscapes and the best large-mammal viewing in the country.
Yellowstone is vast and driving distances between basins are longer than people expect. Wildlife viewing is best at dawn and dusk in Lamar and Hayden valleys.
Signature experiences
- Grand Prismatic Spring overlook
- Lamar Valley wildlife at dawn
- Old Faithful and the geyser basins
Interest tags
wildlifenaturehikingphotographygeology
Good for
FamiliesWildlife travellersRoad trippers
Pairs well with
Grand TetonJacksonBig Sky
Best months
Jun-Sep
Avoid months
Nov-Apr (most roads closed)
Ideal stay
4 days
Nearest airport
BZN · Bozeman
Pace
Active
Cost tier
Mid
Peak crowd level
Very high
Country ISO
US
