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8 things to do in Yellowstone National Park with kidsFeb 3, 2023 • 6 min read
The very best things to do with kids in Yellowstone National Park, from getting a Junior Ranger badge to biking out to a backcountry geyser.
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Yellowstone National Park
- tips and advice10 things you should know before visiting Yellowstone National Park
Jan 30, 2023 • 6 min read
Everything you need to know before visiting Yellowstone National Park, from advice on booking campsites to staying safe in grizzly country.
- hiking7 best hikes in Yellowstone National Park
Jan 28, 2023 • 7 min read
The best hikes in Yellowstone, from wheelchair-accessible boardwalk strolls to multiday backpacking trips, taking in geysers, waterfalls and mountain summits.
- national parks10 of the most spectacular waterfalls at Yellowstone National Park and how to see them
Apr 13, 2022 • 9 min read
In addition to geysers that blow on the regular, Yellowstone has hundreds of cold water cascades. These are the best.
- hikingI'm a Yellowstone guide — here's what you need to know if you plan on visiting in 2022
Apr 4, 2022 • 5 min read
The inside scoop from a Yellowstone tour guide: top 5 do’s and don’ts for your visit during the park's 150th season.
- campingYosemite vs Yellowstone: which national park is best for you?
Jan 24, 2022 • 8 min read
Both parks are wildly popular, but there are significant differences between the two. Here's how to choose the one that's right for you.
- national parksExperience Yellowstone National Park sustainably: your guide to going green
Sep 24, 2021 • 5 min read
Yellowstone's popularity puts a strain on its unique ecosystem. Here's how to support sustainability on your next visit.
- sports8 US national parks where you can scuba dive
Apr 16, 2021 • 5 min read
Looking for somewhere to scuba dive nearby? These top underwater locales are in some of the US' best-known national parks
- sustainable travelWhy winter is the perfect time to spot Yellowstone’s wildlife
Nov 23, 2020 • 6 min read
Geothermal wonders and stunning landscapes have drawn visitors to Yellowstone National Park for almost 150 years, but winter is when the real magic happens.
- wildlife and natureAmerica's 'pocket planet': exploring Yellowstone National Park
Aug 20, 2020 • 11 min read
On exploring Yellowstone National Park: this wondrous packet planet that is the world’s first and, some would argue, most magnificent, national park.
- wildlife and natureEverything you need to know about paddling in Yellowstone National Park
Jun 11, 2020 • 5 min read
The lakes and ponds of Yellowstone National Park are paradise for paddlers. Here's where to kayak, canoe or stand up paddle board in Yellowstone.
- wildlife and natureNational Parks: The best free things to do in the US parks
Jul 9, 2019 • 2 min read
The national parks are America’s wild playground. Some charge a nominal entry fee, but once you’re in, they’re full of fantastic free escapades. Go on a…
- wildlife and natureFly fishing and beyond: 8 Montana adventures
Sep 26, 2018 • 6 min read
The rugged individualism and spirit of the Wild West isn’t confined to your grandparents’ black and white TV screen or dusty old history books. It’s a…
- road tripsInsider’s guide to Yellowstone: where to trek and geyser gaze without the crowds
Jan 22, 2016 • 5 min read
North America’s greatest super-volcano, craggy canyons, vast subalpine forests, geysers and hot springs: the range of otherworldly landscapes in…
- north american foodLonely Planet's best in the US 2016
Dec 6, 2015 • 6 min read
Lonely Planet’s travel experts have scoured the states to create the ultimate US travel wish list for 2016. Some of our choices are perennial favorites,…
- Wwildlife and natureWatching wildlife in Yellowstone National Park
Feb 4, 2014 • 4 min read
With its exploding geysers, pristine wilderness, stunning lakes and a thousand miles of hiking trails, Yellowstone National Park is one of the last truly…
- sustainable travelWater adventures in America's Wild West
Jan 28, 2011 • 3 min read
Dramatic desert scenery and towering red rock cliffs are icons of America’s wild west, but some of the wildest times can be had on the region’s waterways.