Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park epitomizes what is still wild and untamed in the United States. Established in 1872 by the United States Congress, President Ulysses S. Grant signed a law declaring that Yellowstone would forever be "dedicated and set apart as a public park or pleasuring ground for the benefit and enjoyment of the people." Visiting the links of our sponsors below will help expose you to some of the possibilties available to you during your visit. more info
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The Buffalo Bill Historical Center in Cody, WY
Discover Where the West Begins. Located in historic Cody, WY, just an hour from the east entrance of Yellowstone. Art and History of the American West. Bring the kids.
(307) 587-4771
320 Guest Ranch - along the Gallatin River
Big Sky's outstanding year-round guest ranch and lodge. Enjoy multi-day itineraries, or a la carte nightly cabin rentals. Chuckwagon dining and daily horseback rentals too.
(800) 243-0320
Bighorn Townhome Rentals – Stay in Big Sky
Two splendid rental homes, each 3-bdrm, 3-bath unit sleeps 11 people. Featuring gourmet kitchens, master suite, kids rooms and entertainment systems. Ideal for Yellowstone.
(612) 701-8078
Thrifty Car Rentals - Save Additional 5% Right Now
We offer the best rates & vehicle styles for Big Sky visitors to Yellowstone. Click this link, get 5% off the best published rate on all cars, AWD, SUVs & vans.
(800) 847-4389
Yellowstone Safari Co. Wildlife Tours in the Park
First-class, private tours in Greater Yellowstone. Experienced biologist-guides provide year-round once in a lifetime experiences for all ages. Exceptional sights to behold.
(866) 586-1155
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Get Yellowstone souvenirs NOW!
Get souvenirs of Yellowstone now or after your exciting trip! Many shirts, mugs, magnets, posters to choose from!
(000) 000-0000
Jackson Trading Company - Yellowstone Art
Gary Crandall fine art photography, posters of Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, limited edition and framed prints. Great birthday gifts, secure online shopping.
(800) 858-2114
Jackson Trading Company - Yellowstone Art
Gary Crandall fine art photography, posters of Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, limited edition and framed prints. Great birthday gifts, secure online shopping.
(800) 858-2114
Skycrest Condo - for Yellowstone Vacationers
Spacious richly furnished 3-BR condo for rent. Includes indoor private hot tub, satellite TV, gourmet kitchen, spectacular views and only 40 minutes to Yellowstone.
(412) 855-9292
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As the oldest park in the nation, Yellowstone attracts over three million
visitors each year. Indeed, by some estimates, one-third of the U.S. population
will visit Yellowstone National Park in their lifetime. They come to experience
a rare hot spot in the earth's surface, for Yellowstone remains among the most
geologically active lands on the planet, with steam-spewing geysers, gurgling
fumaroles, and frequent earthquakes. They come to see wildlife like grizzlies,
bison, elk, gray wolves, and herds of buffalo sprawled over 2.2 million acres.
And they come to fish Yellowstone's legendary blue ribbon trout streams.
Yellowstone National Park is the oldest park in the United States.
GEYSERS AND HOT SPRINGS
Home to some 10,000 thermal features, over 500 of which are geysers, Yellowstone
National Park has the majority of the world's geysers. The four basic types of
thermal features present in the Park are geysers, hot springs, fumaroles, and
mudpots. Many of these are concentrated in Yellowstone's major geyser basins:
Upper, Midway, Lower, Norris, West Thumb, Shoshone and Heart Lake.
Yellowstone has the majority of the world's geysers.
OLD FAITHFUL
Mammoth Hot Springs
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The Upper Geyser Basin is famous because of Old Faithful, the most popular
attraction of Yellowstone National Park. Old Faithful acquired its name because
of the punctuality and predictability of its eruptions. The average interval of
Old Faithful used to be every 76 minutes, but an earthquake in the winter of
1998 increased it to approximately every 80 minutes.
Eruptions at Old Faithful last anywhere from one to five minutes, and can spray
water and steam up to 184 feet vertically. Although it is the most photographed
and talked about, contrary to popular belief Old Faithful is not the largest nor
the grandest geyser.
Old Faithful's eruptions can last five minutes.
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS
Another popular destination in Yellowstone National Park is Mammoth Hot Springs.
Featuring a staircase of hot spring pools formed by heat, water and limestone to
create what is known as "terraces", Mammoth Hot Springs is an amazing display of
natural living sculpture.
Lower Terraces, and an Upper Terrace Loop divide Mammoth Hot Springs into two
viewing sections.
Mammoth Hot Springs are an amazing display of natural living sculpture.
NORRIS GEYSER BASIN
Norris Geyser Basin is the hottest geyser basin in Yellowstone National Park.
And, it is home to the largest active geyser in the world, Steamboat Geyser.
Steamboat has long periods of dormancy, but in the past few years it has erupted
several times. When it does, Steamboat Geyser sends jets of water nearly 380
feet high, and its steam phase can be heard miles away.
Jets of water nearly 380 feet high and a steam phase that can be heard
miles away.
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Yellowstone Park
Visitor information for Yellowstone National Park and the surrounding area.
