Yellowstone is the country’s oldest National Park and within the millions of acres that the park encompasses are some true American treasures. There are so many things to see and do at Yellowstone.
Named in 1870, this cone geyser erupts about every 30 minutes, although it’s not on a time clock and eruptions times are not guaranteed. Give yourself plenty of time and try to get to Old Faithful about 30 minutes in advance of the next eruption.
This geyser basin is often overlooked because of its star attraction, you guessed it, Old Faithful. However, this is the largest concentration of geysers not just in the park, but in the entire world.
Lamar Valley is the wildlife capital of Yellowstone and is known as ‘America’s Serengeti.’ You will see herds of bison, packs of grey wolves, grizzly bears, moose, and so much more.
There are 900 miles of trails in the park and hitting the trails is one of the best things to do at Yellowstone. There are some great trails to check out including, Bunsen Peak, Fairy Falls, Mystic Falls Trail, and Uncle Tom’s Trail.
Grand Loop Road is the major artery through Yellowstone making it the perfect way to see most of the best attractions that the park has to offer. The road is about 142 miles and takes anywhere from 4 to 8 hours to drive.