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The 7 Best Nature & Wildlife Areas in Yellowstone National Park, Yellowstone National Park
Established in 1872, Yellowstone National Park is a national treasure. Located primarily in Wyoming, the park also extends into Montana and Idaho. Yellowstone has active geothermal features with geysers and boiling mud pots throughout the park. The most famous is Old Faithful, a geyser that has erupted on the clock for decades. Travelers be warned, July is the busiest month of the year, with almost a million visitors alone. The park has a tour bus system, nine visitor centers, and 2,000 campsites.
1. Mount Washburn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 414 reviews
This 10,243-foot peak is located in Yellowstone National Park.
Reviewed By judyevwa2016 - Everson, United States
One of best views of Yellowstone! Large horned sheep meander at the top with no concern for the two legged invaders. Interesting lookout tower to warm up in, get some great shots of Yellowstone Lake.
2. Monument Geyser Basin
3. Hayden Valley
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4.5 based on 1,101 reviews
Reviewed By AnnaRabea - California, United States
Hayden Valley at dusk was magical. Peacefully grazing herds of elk, bison wandering along the road, a wolf far off in the distance, and all that with perfect gentle lighting - memories we will keep forever!
4. Old Gardiner Road
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
5. Apollinaris Spring
6. Yellowstone River Picnic Area
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4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Pauluno - Homosassa, United States
Head towards Mammoth from Tower Roosevelt junction. Look for the sign for the Blacktail Deer trailhead on the right. It is appprox 3 miles from the junction. Better check your Yellowstone Map for a more accurate distance. There is a pit toilet and larger parking area just prior to the trailhead parking area which is pretty small. The trail gradually rises past a fenced enclosure for wildlife studies. From there it is all down hill to the Yellowstone river. You walk along a stream and past basalt columns on the hike towards the river. There are campsites along the way and I saw a few Pronghorn that were close and a few bison at a long distance. The trail comes to a suspension bridge that crosses the Yellowstone with great views up and down the river. The trail continues on and goes towards Knowles Falls, again downhill. On the way I passed a couple small lakes and several bones and a bison carcass with elk antlers scattered along the trail. I enjoyed this hike as well as any in the north section of the park, very scenic with a good view of the falls. A friend of mine told me he hiked to the edge of it but I saw no easy way and left that part for the more adventurous. The trail continues all the way to Gardiner but I did an out and back to the falls. It was about 12 miles of hiking and up hill all the way back. I was 63 and in good shape but I won’t kid you, the trip back was tiring for me, not exhausted but a good challenge.
