Within Yellowstone's 2.2 million acres, visitors have unparalleled opportunities to observe wildlife in an intact ecosystem, explore geothermal areas that contain about half the world’s active geysers, and view geologic wonders like the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River.

Apr 13, 2012 · Download the official, free NPS app and Yellowstone National Park content to help plan and enrich your trip before you arrive, during your visit, and even after your Yellowstone experience.

Thanks to their reports, the United States Congress established Yellowstone National Park just six months after the Hayden Expedition. On March 1, 1872, President Ulysses S. Grant signed the Yellowstone National Park Protection Act into law. The world’s first national park was born.

Nov 25, 2024 · Yellowstone preserves the most important bison herd in the United States. Learn more about the near extinction and recovery of these remarkable animals, how they make it through harsh winters, and what their survival says about our ability to share the landscape with another species.

Feb 5, 2024 · Here are some of the more popular ways you can experience the park and make your visitor memorable. Explore Thermal Basins Follow boardwalks and maintained trails to witness hot springs, mudpots, fumaroles, and geysers up close.

Jun 12, 2024 · Millions of people visit Yellowstone annually to make lifelong memories while watching erupting geysers, roaming wildlife, and the artistry of thermophiles. With so much to explore and learn, however, there are some important considerations to help make this a successful visit.

Mar 29, 2021 · Yellowstone National Park was established as one of the two first U.S. World Heritage sites along with Mesa Verde. In 1978, just over one hundred years later, it was inscribed by UNESCO on the World Heritage list -- the United States' first World Heritage Site.

Nov 19, 2024 · A portal for information relevant to anyone planning a trip to Yellowstone, including directions, weather, fees, and more.

Yellowstone National Park covers nearly 3,500 square miles in the northwest corner of Wyoming (3% of the park is in Montana and 1% is in Idaho). Yellowstone has five entrance stations, and several are closed to regular vehicles during winter.

Jul 13, 2018 · The United States Congress established Yellowstone National Park in 1872 and on March 1, 1872, President Ulysses S. Grant signed the Yellowstone National Park Protection Act into law. The world’s first national park was born.