YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK

WYOMING

Yellowstone National Park was the nation’s first national park and is over 100 years old. The park is world renown for its amazing geological features like Grand Prismatic Spring and is also a sanctuary for wildlife. The park is home to bison, wolves, elk, bear, and many more critters – many of which are commonly seen! We love Yellowstone for the fresh mountain air, natural wonders, and untamed wild west vibes.

✓ Entry Fee –  Pets allowed

Season: June – September (open year round – roads closed in winter)

Precautions:

• Mosquitos
• Bears & wildlife
• Extreme temperatures and weather

WHERE TO CAMP

Fishing Bridge RV Park

Enjoy a true Yellowstone experience by camping in the park! Fishing Bridge is a full service campground near Yellowstone Lake.

Grant Village Campground

This campground is in a great central location and also boasts a variety of sites. It also offers plenty of amenities like laundry.

ACTIVITIES

See the park: grab a map at go sightseeing. You don’t want to miss Norris Geyser Basin, Yellowstone Falls, or Old Faithful. Keep binoculars and a camera handy for wildlife viewing. (Remember: never approach wild animals. Did you know that bison gorings are the number one cause of wildlife deaths in the park? Yikes!)

Some fun off the beaten path adventures include taking a dip in the Firehole River, hiking to one of the many lakes (try Shoshone Lake), or attending a ranger program.

Go Rafting: While you won’t find much rafting within the park, the surrounding areas are very well known for their whitewater adventures! Check out rafting opportunities in Gardiner, MT and Jackson, WY.

Wildlife and fishing: grab your fishing rods and binoculars folks; Yellowstone is teeming with animals. Lamar Valley is world famous for wolf sightings, and you’re sure to see bison and deer on your trip. Check out the Yellowstone River for some solitude and amazing angling opportunities. Make sure to grab a permit before casting a line.

CONSIDERATIONS

• Invest in bear spray and have it handy for hikes into the backcountry
• Practice bear safety in campgrounds and picnic areas
• Reserve sites in advance: Yellowstone is very popular and campgrounds fill up early
• Temperatures are often chilly and the springs are usually very hot. Bring warm clothing and be careful around pools, pots, springs, and geysers

DID YOU KNOW?

Most of Yellowstone lies within a caldera – which is the collapsed region of a former volcano. The area is still volcanically active which explains all of the geothermal features.