Best time to visit
44 things to do in Yellowstone National Park
Autumn
The beginning of autumn is still warm and charming, while at the end of the season the cold and snow comes very quickly
Grand Prismatic Spring
As the name implies, this is the largest and possibly the most spectacular hot spring in the USA
Swim in Boiling River
Take a relaxing dip into the warm waters of the Boiling River
Winter
Winter is trully magical but quite a tough season to visit Yellowstone
Badgers
These little diggers roam around the park but hide quickly and are rather hard to spot
Cross-Country Skiing and Snowshoeing
Enjoy long and peaceful crisp walks and gorgeous trails with perfect winter views
Black Bears
Smaller and less agressive than grizzlies, black bears can be observed during the daylight
Touring the Grand Loop
Enjoy a scenic drive and explore some of the main highlights of the park during a one-day trip along the loop
Fountain Paint Pot
These colorful boiling pots are one of the park's main attractions
Spring
Spring in Yellowstone can be delusive. It welcomes visitors with warm and sunny days and in the same time it can bring showers or even snow
Horseback Riding
The most authentic way to explore the wilderness of Yellowstone Park
Yellowstone Sand Verbena
If you are looking for some of the rarest plants in the world, there is one in this park. Come and find out about this mysterious flower
Annual Elk Migration in Yellowstone National Park
The annual elk migration takes them to warmer and safer places
High Season
Warm weather, varied nature, and lots of activities attract the visitors during summer time
Yellowstone Lake
Large and beautiful, settled in the heart of the park, Yellowstone Lake is a great spot for marveling at the beauty of nature
Elks
The Elk rut is one reason that draws so many visitors to the park every year during September, and early summer bring elk calves
Bison Mating Season
Wild bison roaming around the park are a popular tourist attraction. Their rutting fights are some of the most impressive as well!
Cycling
Bicycling is great way to explore the park during the warm months and enjoy all the famous spots and the scenic road itself!
Moose
Follow the song of a bull moose during the mating season. But watch out and don't come too close!
Morning Glory Pool
Stunning beauty of this natural pool is vanishing due to pollution
Wolves
Wildlife watching in Yellowstone is really exciting though sometimes a little scary!
Tower-Roosevelt Area
One of the most famous areas in the park features lots of natural and historic sights to explore
Canoeing and Kayaking
Come and enjoy your favourite summer activity among Yellowstone's beautiful natural scenery
Rafting
The scenic rivers in the park offer great fun during a whitewater rafting adventure
Isa Lake
Located at a high elevation, Isa Lake flows to west and east and makes its path to the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. And this happens only at a certain time of the year
Climbing
Climbing in Yellowstone is diverse and full of excitement. This is a climbing hotspot with hundreds of peaks to conquer!
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
Smaller than Arizona's Grand Canyon, though no less impressive stretching for more than 30 km
Three Waterfalls of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone and Uncle Tom's Trail
The park has almost 300 waterfalls to marvel at, but these three are the highest and most powerful
Migrating Bison
Thousands of animals gather in the Northern areas of the park for winter
Birdwatching
This park is a good place to see water birds, migrating species, and birds of prey
Mammoth Hot Springs
These amazing colorful hot springs are changing and growing all the time. Come and observe beautiful terraces created by these springs
Fishing
Spend a day angling in the clear waters of this natural reserve full of great fish
Fall Colors
America's first national park is all dressed up for the fall
Stargazing
Surprise surprise: Yellowstone is awesome not only during the day