Yellowstone National ParkDescriptionYellowstone National Park is America's first and foremost National Park. Established in 1872 by the United States Congress "for the preservation of" its many wonders and "for the enjoyment of the people," it celebrated it's 130th anniversary in 2002. It encompasses 3,400 square miles (2.2 million acres) and attracts over three million visitors yearly.
Yellowstone National Park is a true American wilderness - 97 percent of the park's territory remains undeveloped and preserves pristine nature. It has more geysers (about 250 active geysers from amidst 10,000 total thermal features) than anywhere else in the world.
Yellowstone is also famous for its spectacular Grand Canyon, which is 1200 feet deep and highlighted by the powerful Upper Falls. The park is open refuge for wildlife, including grizzly bear, elk, American bison, moose and wolf. Visiting Yellowstone National Park is the experience of a lifetime!
Area Activities Fishing
Hiking
Skiing
Wildlife Viewing
Bicycling
Boating
Horseback Riding
Getting ThereCommercial airlines serve the following airports near Yellowstone National Park all year: Cody and Jackson, WY; Bozeman and Billings, MT, and Idaho Falls, ID.
Driving directions: From Cody: Hwy.14/16 W. From Jackson: Hwy. 89/287 N. From Livingston or Gardiner, Montana: Hwy. 89 S. From West Yellowstone, Montana or Idaho: Hwy. 20 E.
Notice, that some Park areas, entrances & roads are not accessible year-round.
Entrance FeeThe entrance fee is $20 for a private, noncommercial vehicle; $15 for each snowmobile or motorcycle; or $10 for each visitor over 16 years of age entering by foot, bike, ski, etc. A $40 annual pass for Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks is available.
Entrance fees are collected at the five main entry points to the park. Rangers on duty there will provide visitors with a park map and other information.
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