Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
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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 -
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Stand Up Paddle Lewis Lake to Shoshone Lake
5.0It is something fantastic if you know how to use a standup paddle board. Being able to paddle from one lake to another where no roads can reach via a small channel with natural geysers going off and trout rising to morning and afternoon flies. The water being, in some parts, very warm because of...Read more -
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Yellowstone Natural Bridge Trail
5.03.08 mi / 259 ft gainYellowstone Natural Bridge Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.Read more -
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 -
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Cascade Lake Trail
5.78 mi / 404 ft gainThe out-and-back Cascade Lake Trail starts from the Cascade Creek Trailhead off of Norris Canyon Road in Yellowstone National Park. The trail passes through open meadows as you hike to Cascade Lake where wildflowers abound and wildlife is often seen.You will need a wilderness permit to backpack a...Read more -
Alta, Wyoming
Union Falls and Scout Pool
5.015.42 mi / 1755 ft gainOf a summer spent living in Yellowstone, and many overnight trips in the park, the trek to Union Falls and Scout Pool ranked at the top of my list. (Many of my fellow gas station employees agreed!) The hike itself is nothing spectacular, but takes you to two of the most beautiful places in the pa...Read more -
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Photograph Cave Falls
3.5Cave Falls is one of the hidden waterfalls of Yellowstone National Park that really only the natives know about. Although Cave Falls originally derived its name from a cave next to the waterfall, the cave has since collapsed and is no longer accessible. Known for its enormous length of 250 feet, ...Read more -
Moran, Wyoming
Camp at Lizard Creek Campground
This gem of a campground was discovered in desperation after all the campsites were booked at Yellowstone. There are 60 sites with relatively clean bathrooms. The sites are large with optimal privacy from your neighbors. If you're lucky enough you can even snag campsites steps from the lake. Ther...Read more -
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Dunanda Falls via Boundary Creek Trail
4.516.56 mi / 771 ft gainYou'll start at the Bechler Ranger Station and take the Boundry Creek Trail. Depending on which camp site you reserve your hike will be anywhere from 5-9 miles. We camped at site 9A1 5 miles from the ranger station. Hiking to waterfall is 16+ miles round trip Your feet will get wet on this hike,...Read more -
Moran, Wyoming
Camp at the Signal Mountain Campground
The Signal Mountain campground is my personal favorite campground in Grand Teton National Park as it is exceptionally scenic. It is right on Jackson Lake and has sites located on the lakeshore. Even if you don't score one of these sites, many of the others have great views of the Teton range. Mos...Read more -
Island Park, Idaho
Explore Big Springs and Johnny Sack's Cabin
4.51 mi / 20 ft gainBig Springs is the headwaters of the Henry's Fork of the Snake River. Producing 120 million gallons of water per day, the spring forms wide and crystal-clear pools filled with trout (no fishing allowed). A paved trail leads to historic Johnny Sack's cabin, which is open for tours during the summe...Read more -
Moran, Wyoming
Camp at Colter Bay Campground
3.0If you have never been to the Grand Teton National Park, you should make it next on your list. It is a fantastic place for wildlife viewing and exploring.If you stay at the Colter Bay Campground, you will find many off-trail areas to explore. A trail leaving from Group Site 6, heading towards the...Read more -
Moran, Wyoming
Winter Camp at Colter Bay Campground
3.5Just a 45 min drive from Jackson Hole, the Colter Bay Campground on Jackson Lake is a great spot to camp overnight, fish and canoe in the spring and summer time when the ice has melted. This is an ideal location to shoot some star photos and catch a beautiful sunrise in the morning.The best thing...Read more -
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Photograph Wildlife in Lamar Valley
5.0This adventure is a little harder to pinpoint on a map because the Lamar Valley of Yellowstone encompasses a large area of the park. Also, the premier wildlife photography can be found on either end of what is officially "Lamar Valley" so you want to pay attention for a good part of the drive. Yo...Read more -
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Lamar River Trail
5.033.2 mi / 3304 ft gainLamar River Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.Read more -
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Backpack to Slough Creek's Backcountry Campsites
20.49 mi / 1286 ft gainAccess to Slough Creek is via the Slough Creek Road that starts 6 miles east on the Northeast Entrance Road from Tower Junction. It is 2.5 miles to the Slough Creek Campground located at the end of the road. Starting at the Slough Creek Trailhead you will find a small parking area and a restroom...Read more
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