Park County, Wyoming
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Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Camping at Ice Lake
The trailhead for Ice Lake starts at a small parking area along the Norris-Canyon Road, at around 8,000 feet elevation.The trail is very flat, with no noticeable elevation gain. This is a very family friendly hike, perfect for kids introduction to backpacking with such a short hike in.You'll noti...Read more -
Park County, Wyoming
Explore the Beryl Spring
4.0Beryl Spring, so named for its aquamarine-like color, is one of the hottest springs in all of Yellowstone and is an easy stop off the Grand Loop Road about 17 miles west of Canyon Village. There is a large parking area and a elevated walkway providing viewing access. Under no circumstances should...Read more -
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Hike the Wapiti Lake Trail to Grand Canyon of Yellowstone Loop
4.55 miExperience Yellowstone’s diversity with this epic loop hike.How to get there: Wapiti Lake Trailhead is located just south of Upper Falls of the Yellowstone. From Yellowstone Lake, head north on Grand Loop Road. Turn right on South Rim Dr. Just after crossing Chittenden Bridge turn right and par...Read more -
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Hike Uncle Tom's Trail
4.30.2 mi / 500 ft gainIf your in the Yellowstone National Park, this is a must do. The trail/stair case is visible from the opposite of the canyon, weaving its way down the canyon wall to a nice outlook at the base. Once we saw the staircase we knew we had to do it. When you're in the Yellowstone Canyon area, travel d...Read more -
Park County, Wyoming
Artist Point
4.80.23 mi / 125 ft gainArtist Point, thought to be named by park photographer F. J. Haynes as early as 1883, provides what is perhaps the most beautiful views of the entire Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and of Lower Yellowstone Falls some 308 feet high. It is a breathtaking place to photograph year round and at all t...Read more -
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Gibbon Falls
4.0Gibbon Falls is a stunning, 84-foot waterfall in Yellowstone National Park. The falls are located just off the side of the Yellowstone Grand Loop Road, between Madison Junction and Norris Junction, making it a great place to stop and stretch your legs. There is a pullout with easy parking and inf...Read more -
Teton County, Wyoming
Explore Firehole Falls
The Yellowstone Supervolcano is one of the most active geothermal areas on earth with more hot springs than anywhere else on the planet. The walls of the massive caldera of often hidden under snow and forest, but in places like Firehole Canyon you can see the Firehole River cut through massive la...Read more -
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Fly Fish the Firehole River
5.0The Firehole River is one of the most unique trout-fishing rivers in the world, behaving in a manner unlike any other river in the Rockies due to the unique geothermal features found all along the length of the river. It is not known as a big-fish river but they are plentiful, with sizes averagin...Read more -
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Night Photography at Yellowstone Geysers
4.8During the day this spot will be packed with people. Come back here at night time to get some beautiful night sky photography with the amazing hot springs and geysers in the foreground, without the crowds.If you are new to night photography, you can read my adventure on Mormon Row where I explain...Read more -
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Hike to Lost Creek Falls, Yellowstone NP
1 mi / 200 ft gainThis 1 mile hike begins behind the Roosevelt Lodge in the Tower-Roosevelt area of Yellowstone. There is plenty of parking in the area. After you park your car start heading behind the gift shop. Once you find the trail, hike about a tenth of a mile to a bulletin board. The trail here splits in tw...Read more -
Park County, Wyoming
Hike to Soak in the Boiling River
3.91.25 miBoiling River Hot Springs is an awesome year-round place to experience the geo-thermal energy of Yellowstone in a more personal way. The Boiling River emerges out of a spring at boiling temperature and cascades down to the banks of the Gardiner, where they intercept and form a series of pools whi...Read more -
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Mystic Falls Loop
5.03.5 mi / 500 ft gainMystic Falls is located in the Biscuit Basin area of Yellowstone National Park. Biscuit Basin’s parking lot is approximately 2 miles north of Old Faithful along Grand Loop Road. Start your hike along the Biscuit Basin boardwalk. The boardwalk provides access to several thermal features includin...Read more -
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Drive the Grand Loop in Yellowstone NP
4.7Many people who live an active our outdoor lifestyle have been to many places to climb, hike, camp, etc. Yellowstone National Park needs to be on every single persons bucket list. Sometimes you need to do the tourist thing and see the iconic sites for yourself. Yellowstone is massive and would ...Read more -
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Photograph the Milky Way over Yellowstone Lake
5.0Yellowstone Lake is huge and it would take a few hours to drive around the entire lake. But traveling around the lake, there are many pullouts available to park your car and walk down to the lake just a couple of feet from the car. Make sure that you are looking for an interesting foreground and ...Read more -
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Camp at Indian Creek Campground at Yellowstone NP
Indian Creek Campground is located inside Yellowstone National Park, closest to the northern entrance of the park and just eight miles from Mammoth Hot Springs. It's open from mid-June through mid September and is just $15 a night to camp at. The campground itself is very well maintained and kept...Read more -
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Hike to Lone Star Geyser
4.55 miLone Star Geyser gets its name from being one the most isolated major geysers. The trailhead begins just south of Old Faithful, along the Loop Road. This trail follows the Firehole River for 2.5 miles along an old service road, through a mix of wooded areas and open meadows. Wildlife spotting is ...Read more
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