Yellowstone National Park

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Welcome to Yellowstone National Park!

Established in 1872, Yellowstone National Park is America's first national park. Located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho it is home to a large variety of wildlife including grizzly bears, wolves, bison, and elk. Preserved within Yellowstone National Park are Old Faithful and a collection of the world's most extraordinary geysers and hot springs, and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.

		Plan Your Visit Get directions for Yellowstone and learn about the park’s operating hours and seasons, hotel and campground reservations, park fees, and the many natural wonders you can see and activities you can do in Yellowstone. more...

		Things to Do Experience Old Faithful, the most popular geyser in the world, or view the colorful Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. View bears and wolves, elk and buffalo in the Lamar and Hayden valleys. Learn about the history of national parks and the National Park Service. Hiking, camping, fishing, or attending a Ranger-led program or a Yellowstone Institute class, are also popular activities. more...

		Ranger-Led Programs Join a ranger for a short easy hike or a more arduous adventure hike. Take a ranger-led tour through Yellowstone’s history or one of its unique geyser basins. Learn about Yellowstone at an evening program. Take your kids to a program for children or help them become a Junior Ranger. During the winter, take a snowshoe hike or view wildlife with a ranger. more...

Interactive Map

Use this section to orient yourself to the park. It features maps as well as pages relating to our visitor centers, entrance stations, fees, and weather conditions.
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Write to

P.O. Box 168
Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190-0168

E-mail Us

Phone

Visitor Information
(307) 344-7381

Information for the Hearing Impaired (TDD)
(307) 344-2386

Fax

(307) 344-2005

Climate

Yellowstone's climate is one of cold winters and moderate summers. Most of the park is above 7,500 feet and the weather is unpredictable. Be prepared for changing temperatures, storms and emergencies.
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Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park Information