Yellowstone National Park: Wildlife and Outdoor Adventure Awaits
Take a drive and venture out to explore America's oldest and most majestic national park. Located an hour away from the Lodge at Big Sky, Yellowstone National Park offers a one-of-a-kind experience filled with outdoor recreation, adventure, wildlife, and scenic natural wonders. From Mammoth Hot Springs to Old Faithful Geyser, take a tour or chart your own path across some of the last untainted lands in the country. Explore mountains, forests, canyons, rivers, and lakes and spy on hundreds of animal species, including bears, wolves, bison, elk, and antelope. Whether you're planning a daytrip or taking a quick scenic drive, Yellowstone National Park's awe-inspiring setting will not disappoint.
Details
Prices -
$35 per vehicle; $30 per snowmobile / motorcycle; $20 per visitor 16 and older on foot, bike, and ski. Fee grants 7-day access to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. Annual passes are available for $70.
Hours -
Hours vary for each section during each month. July and August offer 24 hours access, weather permitting.
Events
Canyon Rim Walk
Experiencing Wildlife at Yellowstone
Afternoon Talk in West
Activities
Cross-Country Skiing
Hiking
Geysers
Wildlife Watching
Hot Springs
Horseback Riding
Scenic Driving
Fishing
Waterfalls
FAQs
What is there to do in Yellowstone National Park?
Covering nearly 3,500 square miles, Yellowstone National Park offers plenty of outdoor recreation with scenic vistas and wildlife to view. Explore the park's hiking trails and basins for striking views of the waterfalls, forests, lakes, and the famous geyser, Old Faithful. Other park activities include horseback riding, fishing, boating, and wildlife-watching.
Where is Yellowstone National Park located?
Yellowstone National Park spans 2.2 million acres across three northwestern states, with 96% located in Wyoming, 1% in Idaho, and 3% in Montana. With five entrances, the official address is located in Wyoming. Montana has two entrances; the north entrance will bring you to Mammoth Hot Springs and the northeastern entrance will take you right to Beartooth Pass for the best wildlife viewing around.
How often does Old Faithful go off?
The famous geyser, Old Faithful, erupts every 35 to 120 minutes for about 90 seconds to 5 minutes around 20 times a day. Its maximum height ranges from 90 to 184 feet, expelling between 3,700 gallons to 8,400 gallons of scalding hot water each time. The steam temperature has been measured above 350°F.
