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  1. On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone became the first national park for all to enjoy the unique hydrothermal and geologic features. Within Yellowstone's 2.2 million acres, visitors have unparalleled opportunities to observe wildlife in an intact ecosystem, explore geothermal areas that contain about half the world’s active geysers, and view geologic wonders like the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone ...

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    • No Vehicle Reservations Required. Vehicle reservations are not required to enter the park – just a park entrance pass. Save time at entrance stations by purchasing your pass online before you arrive.
    • Check Road Statuses. Most park roads open to regular vehicles in mid-April and close to wheeled vehicles (cars, vans, motorcycles, etc.) in early November.
    • Plan Ahead. All campgrounds and lodging require a reservation and are usually fully well in advance of your trip. Operating hours and service levels can change with little notice.
    • Give Wildlife Room. Wild animals are dangerous if you get too close! People have been injured or killed by bears, bison, and elk. Always maintain a minimum of 25 yards (23 m) from all wildlife and 100 yards (91 m) from bears and wolves.
  2. May 17, 2024 · Yellowstone National Park, which straddles Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho, is Travel + Leisure readers’ favorite national park, and it was the most popular park in 2023 according to Google. So what ...

    • Old Faithful. What is the first thing you think of when you hear the name “Yellowstone?” For many people, that answer would be Old Faithful. Old Faithful is the world’s most famous geyser.
    • Upper Geyser Basin & Geyser Hill. Within 1 square mile, there are over 150 geothermal features, making this one of best places in the park to see hot springs, geysers, and thermal pools.
    • Grand Prismatic Spring & Midway Geyser Basin. The Grand Prismatic Spring is Yellowstone’s most colorful, vibrant hot spring. A visit to this rainbow-colored thermal pool is without a doubt one of the best things to do in Yellowstone National Park.
    • Fairy Falls. Fairy Falls is one of Yellowstone’s tallest waterfalls. You can only get here by hiking and it is easy to combine a visit to Fairy Falls with the Grand Prismatic Spring Overlook.
  3. This is the second largest national park in the United States outside of Alaska. Location: Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana, with most of its land located in Wyoming. Notable Facts: Yellowstone is not only the first national park in the United States, it is the first national park in the world. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Biosphere Reserve.

  4. Feb 5, 2024 · Explore the National Park Service ... Things To Do. On This Page ... Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190-0168 Phone: 307-344-7381. Contact Us

  5. 1995–2003. Yellowstone National Park is a national park located in the western United States, largely in the northwest corner of Wyoming and extending into Montana and Idaho. It was established by the 42nd U.S. Congress with the Yellowstone National Park Protection Act and signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant on March 1, 1872.

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