Yellowstone wikitravel. We hope youll have fun make lifelong memories and enjoy this special place. It is only a mile from the park entrance and the towns airport is the closest to the park and to attractions like old faithful. Grand teton national park is noted for its stunning mountain vistas its shimmering alpine lakes and its abundant wildlife.
Carve out a day or two to take in. Yellowstone national park is a united states national park and a unesco world heritage site. The park is south of yellowstone national park and just north of the town of jackson.
It was the worlds first national park set aside in 1872 to preserve the vast number of geysers hot springs and other thermal areas as well as to protect the incredible wildlife and rugged beauty of the area. Yellowstone national park is a united states national park and a unesco world heritage site. Road trip yellowstone book.
On march 1 1872 yellowstone became the first national park for all to enjoy the unique hydrothermal and geologic wonders. Yellowstone country is south central montana. Yellowstones more than 2 million acres boast the most and widest array of geothermal features anywhere in the world.
Plan your visit by learning about current conditions seasons road conditions services activities and more. Yellowstones 22 million acres creep from the northwest corner of wyoming into the edges of idaho and montana offering plenty of untouched territory to explore. An inspiring guide that offers insider information on the best things to do see and experience within 100 miles of americas favorite park.
Welcome sign west yellowstone montana west yellowstone montana is a rustic mountain town nestled between national forest lands and is the gateway to yellowstone national park. It was the worlds first national park set aside in 1872 to preserve the vast number of geysers hot springs and other thermal areas as well as to protect the incredible wildlife and rugged beauty of the area.