5 Best Things to do in Yellowstone

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  1. Grand Canyon Viewpoints For views of the Lower Falls, start with NPS’s Grand Canyon viewpoints guide, which includes Artist Point and Lookout Point. Check current access and stay on designated trails and overlooks. Do not rely on the old Uncle Tom’s staircase directions. 2. Queen’s Laundry One of the most obscure places to visit in the entire park is this aging log cabin that was proposed by a superintendent in 1881 to serve as a bath house for guests. Unfortunately the plan didn’t take and the building was neglected. Use the Sentinel Meadows and Queen’s Laundry trail guidance. Off-trail hiking in hydrothermal areas is prohibited; check current closures before setting out. 3. Lamar Valley Almost every morning you can find a crowd gathered on the side of the road in Lamar Valley looking for a sighting of the local wolves. Vacationers love to wake up earlier to catch the sun rise amongst the rivers, streams, and bison. By the time the wolf watchers arrive, you’ll already have acclimated yourself to the weather and have some amazing photos to go with it. yellowstone 4. Lonestar Geyser With over 2/3 of the world’s geysers located inside the park, it can be a daunting task deciding which ones to watch. Huge crowds gather around Old Faithful – the park’s most famous geyser – at all hours of the day. But if you feel like stepping off the well-worn boardwalks and taking a short hike for a private showing that won’t disappoint, be sure to check out Lonestar. 5. Grand Prismatic Spring The largest hot spring in the US, Grand Prismatic is among the most popular sights in Yellowstone. View Grand Prismatic Spring from the designated Midway Geyser Basin boardwalk or the Grand Prismatic Overlook Trail. The overlook is a 1.2-mile round trip from the Fairy Falls trailhead. Stay on maintained trails and boardwalks, and check current closures before setting out.

Coming from Salt Lake City? Check Salt Lake City to West Yellowstone trips for your travel date. Arrange local transportation from your bus stop to the attractions separately.