Yellowstone National Park, WY

the world oldest national park

It’s the world oldest National Park, the star of its very own BBC nature series, and a volcanic hotspot. Yellowstone National Park was founded in 1872, the nature formed through millions of years presenting a spectacular scenery that consists of almost half the geysers found in the world. The famous Old Faithful spurts water over 50 meters in the air approximately every minute, and is a must see for everyone who visits this extraordinary place.

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Visit Yellowstone National Park, WY

Herds of Bison roaming freely, colourful spring pools and lively Geysers all on top of a volcanic hot spot – it’s Yellowstone National Park!

Where is Yellowstone National Park?

Most of the park is tucked up in the northwest corner of within the state of Wyoming, with some spilling out into Idaho and Montana.

How much does it cost to enter Yellowstone National Park?

It will cost you the entrance fee of $30 per vehicle to enter Yellowstone National Park, and it will be worth every penny!

What to do at Yellowstone National Park?

There are five major hotspots within the park – Mammoth Hot Springs, Canyon Village, Lake Village, Grant Village and Old Faithful and each is home to some hydrothermal marvel!

There are hikes all around the park for all to enjoy, ranging from short round trips around the Geysers to steep stairways such as ‘Uncle Toms Trail’. Grand Prismatic Spring is one of the most popular attractions in Yellowstone, here you can see the multicoloured spring from the boardwalks which surround the Midway Geyser Basin and take you along the other main features which include Opal Pool and Turquoise Pool.

Besides viewing the surreal landscapes, one of the very best things to do in Yellowstone National Park is to view the Wildlife. Lamar Valley is dotted with thousands of wild bison roaming freely. Take advantage of your jet lag and visit early morning where you could be lucky enough to spot deer, bears, coyotes and maybe even wolves!