 Yellowstone National Park
As the world's oldest National Park, Yellowstone is one of largest true wilderness areas left in the lower 48 states. Old-Faithful the fabled geyser is just one of roughly 10,000 geysers and hot springs in the park, more than anywhere else on earth. These days Yellowstone National Park welcomes roughly 3 millions visitors anually. There is evidence of human visitation dating back ten-thousand years.
Wildlife in Abundance
Visitors may be fortunate enough to see bison, bighorn sheep, elk, black bears, grizzly bears, moose, pronghorn, and trumpeter swans while hiking some of Yellowstone's 1000 miles of trails.
Facts:
Established: 1872
Location: Northwest corner of Wyoming, bits of southern Montana, and eastern Idaho.
Size: 2.2 million acres.
Lodging:
Grant Village
Lake Yellowstone Hotel & Cabins
Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel & Cabins
Old Faithful Snow Lodge & Cabins
Camping:
12 campgrounds in the park with 2,202 sites some have flush toilets, showers, and hook-ups.
Backcountry camping is also allowed with a permit.
To Do:
Backpacking, bicycling, bird and wildlife watching, boating, bus touring, canoeing, cross-country skiing, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, photography, picnicking, snowcoach touring, snowmobiling, and wildlife touring.
Fees:
The entrance fee is $25 for a private, noncommercial vehicle; $20 for each snowmobile or motorcycle; or $12 for each visitor 16 and older entering by foot, bike, ski, etc. This fee provides the visitor with a 7-day entrance permit for both Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. Remember to keep your admission receipt in order to re-enter the parks. Snowmobile operators must posess a valid motor vehicle operator's license.
Advance reservations are not needed to enter the park. Annual Area, Golden Access, Golden Age, and Golden Eagle Passports are possible alternatives to the above fees.
Annual Area Pass
A $40 annual pass for Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks is available. It is valid one year from date of purchase.
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