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Getting There Discover spectacular stops on these epic road trips to Yellow- stone National Park. Park Entrances Get an overview of the park with a map and information about how to get there. 48 Hours in the Park Get ready for a vacation of a lifetime with our favorite things to do in Yel- lowstone. Wildlife Guide Learn about Yel- lowstone’s fantastic wildlife and the best places to spot these mammals. What to Expect Check out our pack- ing list and learn more about park entrance fees and weather. Where to Stay Stay in a stunning historic hotel, a 1920s-style complex, a contemporary lodge or cabin. NATIONAL PARK TRIPS MEDIA The Experts in National Park Travel NATIONAL PARK TRIP PLANNER Yellows one

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Getting ThereDiscover spectacular

stops on these epic

road trips to Yellow-

stone National Park.

Park EntrancesGet an overview of the park with a map and information about how to get there.

48 Hours in the Park Get ready for a vacation of a lifetime with our favorite things to do in Yel-lowstone.

Wildlife Guide Learn about Yel-lowstone’s fantastic wildlife and the best places to spot these mammals.

What to ExpectCheck out our pack-ing list and learn more about park entrance fees and weather.

Where to StayStay in a stunning historic hotel, a 1920s-style complex, a contemporary lodge or cabin.

NATIONAL PARK TRIPS MEDIA

The Experts in National Park

Travel

NATIONAL PARK TRIP PLANNER

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ALL-AMERICAN ROAD TRIP Miles 3,319This epic route encompasses the pioneer legends, natural wonders and historic sites of seven states, from the Midwest to Yellowstone and back. You’ll enjoy South Dakota’s top sites—including Badlands National Park, Mt. Rushmore, Rapid City, and Deadwood/Lead—then travel across northern Wyoming to see Devils Tower, Thermopolis and Cody. After touring Yellowstone, head over the Beartooth Highway

to Red Lodge, Mont., and east to North Dakota’s Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

YELLOWSTONE TO GLACIER Miles 962Discover Montana’s spectacular culture via West Yellowstone, Mont., as you point your wheels north to Glacier National Park. In Big Sky, you’ll find adrenaline-filled activities. Farther north, you’ll find boom-and-bust stories in Virginia City, Nevada City and Butte. Beyond take

a dip at the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort and sample sweets in Philipsburg. Explore Missoula and other lively towns en route to Glacier National Park. Head east from the park to Great Falls, Helena, Bozeman and Livingston, the original Yellowstone gateway.

CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’ Miles 1,564From your starting point in California, head to Yosemite National Park where you’ll find awe-inspiring granite domes, waterfalls and trails. Beyond is Lake Tahoe,

the open desert landscape of Nevada, a slice of Idaho and Wyoming. In Pocatello, Idaho, stop by a museum dedicated to all things “clean” and press on to Jackson, Wyo., a mix of cowboy culture, glamour and breathtaking scenery. From there explore Grand Teton National Park, and then drive north to Yellowstone National Park where geysers and awe-inspiring wildlife await.

UTAH SAND AND SKY LOOP Miles 1,140Pair desert scenery

with Yellowstone on this tour through Utah and Wyoming. Kick it off in Salt Lake City before driving north into Wyoming and visiting Jackson and Grand Teton National Park. Explore Yellowstone and then swing south through the Wind River Range to Fossil Butte National Monument, Dinosaur National Monument, and Flaming Gorge Recreation Area. Finish with a trip to Park City before returning to Salt Lake City.

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HIGH LOOP Miles 1,379Trace the spine of North America, from Colorado’s central Rockies to Wyoming’s Wind River Range, on this Yellowstone-bound trip. From Denver, explore Rocky Mountain National Park. Then head to Cheyenne and Laramie. Drive through the Wind River Range toward Grand Teton National Park. Explore Yellowstone before exiting the park via the East Entrance to visit Cody, Thermopolis and Casper during your return route to Colorado.

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Getting ThereGet ready to hit the road with any one of our five all-time favorite road trips to Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks.

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NORTHEAST ENTRANCEClosest to Cooke City, Mont., and its sister village Silver Gate, this entrance gives you the best access to Yellowstone’s legendary Lamar Valley where grizzlies, black bears, bison and wolves roam. The tiny outpost of Cooke City (year-round population is 100) has a down-town that spans only a few blocks but offers good dining and lodg-ing options. In the summer, travelers can reach Cooke City via the Beartooth Highway or the park. In winter, this entrance is closed and the only way into Cooke City is through Yellowstone’s North Entrance near Gardiner, Mont.

NORTH ENTRANCEWant to experience some of the West’s most spectacular scenery in a town that can feel like a cross between Northern Exposure and Animal Planet, given its wild neighbors living up the street in Yel-lowstone National Park? Head to Gardiner, Mont., just five miles from Yellowstone’s steaming terraces of Mammoth Hot Springs, one of the park’s many natural wonders. Sitting at the only year-round entrance to the world’s first national park, pretty much ev-erything in Gardiner is colorful from the scenery and people to the names of dishes on menus, adding a poetic slant to your visit. The Yellowstone River, the longest undammed river in the Lower 48, runs through Gardiner.

EAST ENTRANCEThe closest town to Yellowstone’s East Entrance is 52 miles away in Cody, Wyo. Named after one-time resident and western show-

man Buffalo Bill Cody, it’s home to a world-class museum com-plex, an Old West replica town and historic reenactments. There also are lively rodeos, charming hotels, down-home restaurants and even a zipline that puts you up to 84 feet off the ground. The closest year-round airport to Yellowstone National Park (Yel-lowstone Regional Airport) is here, making Cody an especially convenient launching point for trips to the park.

SOUTH ENTRANCETake one part historic cowboy charm, add a healthy dash of modern glamour and finish with a heaping portion of world-class mountain scen-ery, and you’ve got Jackson, Wyo.—Yellowstone’s southern gateway town and one of the most beloved getaways in the Rocky Mountains. Situated on the doorstep of Grand Teton National Park and 57 miles from Yellowstone’s South Entrance, Jackson’s (Jackson Hole refers to the entire valley) fantastic dining, outdoor recreation and cultural at-tractions make it a great basecamp.

WEST ENTRANCEThis entrance is the park’s busiest, so it’s no wonder that West Yel-lowstone, Mont., is a bustling gateway with dining, shopping and at-tractions for travelers. Located just across the Wyoming border in Montana, West Yellowstone is a convenient entrance town for those coming from Idaho or western Montana, especially Missoula. Visitors will find Wild West flavor, plenty of lodging and a mix of cultural and outdoor activities. Catch a show at the Playmill Theatre or study up for your park trip at Yellowstone IMAX, which shows a rotating series of movies about Yellowstone, wildlife and pioneer history.

Park Entrance PrimerLocated mainly in northwestern Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park is the world’s first national park.

Parts of it also stretch into Idaho and Montana. To access the park, choose between five entrances.

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48 Hours in the ParkOnly have 48 hours? Make the most of your time by visiting some of our favorite spots in the park.

STROLL MIDWAY AND LOWER GEYSER BASINSHead to Midway Geyser Basin and walk along the boardwalk to see one of the world’s largest, deepest hot springs, Grand Prismatic Spring. It’s larger than a football field at 370 feet across and deeper than a 10-story building at 125 feet.

DINE AT OLD FAITHFUL INNA trip to Yellowstone would not be complete without seeing the largest log structure in the world built from 1903-04. Breakfast and lunch are first-come, first-served, but you need to make dinner reservations in advance. Don’t have reservations? Enjoy a drink and appetizers in the Bear Pit Lounge.

WATCH OLD FAITHFULTake a seat and watch the world’s most famous geyser. It erupts at 60-110-min-ute intervals, which last for 1.5-5 minutes each. The geyser can reach as low as 106 feet and as high as 184 feet. The front desk of the Old Faithful Inn posts eruption times.

VIEW WILDLIFE IN THE HAYDEN VALLEYThis grassy valley supports huge numbers of bison, grizzly bears, elk, coyotes, wolves, moose and bald eagles. Stop at one of the pullouts, especially at dawn or dusk, to see these iconic Yellowstone animals with binoculars or a scope.

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DINE BY THE LAKEFeast on wild game, fresh fish or steak in Lake Yellowstone Hotel’s elegant dining room (reservations recommended). For a more casual experience, head to the Lake Lodge Cafeteria.

SEE MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGSWalk on a mile-long boardwalk to see the colorful travertine terraces formed by hot springs rising to the surface and depositing dissolved limestone in dramatic patterns. Reach the Upper Terraces via a staircase.

CRUISE TOWER ROAD AND HIKE MT. WASHBURNSouth from Roosevelt Lodge, stop at the 132-foot Tower Fall. Then drive up the 8,859 foot Dunraven Pass. At the top, park and hike the 3.1-mile (one way) trail to Mt. Washburn’s 10,243-foot summit.

EAT AT ROOSEVELT LODGEBuilt in 1920, Roosevelt Lodge, one of the park’s most charming restaurants, has a front porch with rocking chairs to sit upon and have a drink. Inside the authentic log cabin has food for every dietary need.

WAKE UP WITH THE WOLVESFor your best chance of seeing a wolf, get up before sunrise and head to the Lamar Valley in the park’s northeast corner. Use binoculars or a scope at pullouts.

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Wild at YellowstoneDiscover more about Yellowstone’s wildlife and where to see the park’s spectacular animals.

COMPILED BY JADE LANG, ILLUSTRATIONS BY ELIZABETH TRAYNOR

Wolf About 99 wolves roam in 10 packs in and around Yellow-stone, with about 450 wolves in the greater Yellowstone area. Highly social, they hunt elk, deer and bison. Wolves were first reintroduced in 1995 when 14 Canadian wolves were brought here.SEE THEM: In Yellowstone, wolf packs roam the Lamar Valley, Hayden Valley, Canyon

area and Blacktail Deer Plateau. Dawn and dusk are the best times to look. In Grand Teton, see them in Willow Flats.

Black Bear These omnivores can weigh up to 400 pounds and stretch from two to four feet tall. They can be black, blond or brown, which can lead visitors to misidentify them as griz-zlies. Throughout summer and fall, they retreat to higher elevations, chasing

berries and trout. They hibernate in winter and mate in summer. SEE THEM: In Yellowstone see them in the Lamar and Hayden valleys. In Grand Teton, find them in Two Ocean and Emma Mathilde lakes, Colter Bay and Teton Park Road.

BisonIn 1916, America’s wild bison, which once numbered 60 million, had dwindled to 23 animals. Yellowstone’s bison today, which number 5,500, are descendants of those survivors. Bison can weigh up to 2,000 pounds. While they may seem docile, they are unpredictable and have injured visitors who approach them. SEE THEM: In Yellowstone, go

to the Lamar, Hayden and Pelican valleys. In Grand Teton, go to the Snake River from Jackson Lake Dam south to Moose, Wyo.

Moose Moose have long snouts, bulbous noses and dewlaps under their throats, which set them apart from other hooved animals. Look for them in areas full of willows. SEE THEM: In Yellow-stone, look for moose in Willow Park, Yel-lowstone Lake, Fishing Bridge, West Thumb and

Hayden Valley. In Grand Teton, see them along Oxbow Bend, Black-tail Ponds, Mormon Row and Antelope Flats Road.

Grizzly Bear Grizzlies, also known as “brown bears,” have a dis-tinctive hump between their shoulders, blonde-tipped fur, a long snout and smaller ears than black bears. Their front claws are between 2-4 inch-es, while black bears’ claws are 1-2 inches. About 700 live in the Yellowstone region.

SEE THEM: In Yellowstone go to Lamar, Hayden and Pelican val-leys and Yellowstone and Heart lakes. In Grand Teton, go to Willow Flats, Two Ocean and Emma Mathilde lakes, Oxbow Bend and Cascade and Death canyons.

Elk In summer about 10,000-20,000 elk live in Yellowstone. The population drops to 5,000 in winter. Many elk winter in the National Elk Refuge near Jack-son, Wyo. Adult bull elk weigh up to 700 pounds, while adult females may weigh up to 500 pounds. SEE THEM: In Yellowstone go to Mammoth Hot Springs, Lamar Valley, Norris Junction, Gibbon

River and Madison Junction. In Grand Teton, go to Teton Park Road, Willow Flats and Two Ocean and Emma Mathilde lakes.

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WHAT TO PACKHere’s what to put in your suitcase for your Yellowstone vacation spring through fall.

Refillable water bottles or a hydration systemReduce your park footprint by bringing your own water bottle to refill at the park.

Bug spraySpend more time enjoying the scenery and less time swatting insects.

Binoculars Catch sight of rock climb-

ers in the Tetons with binoculars.

Clothing layersTemperatures can fluctuate from morning to night, so dress in layers.

Sturdy water shoes If you plan on river rafting, kayaking or just dipping a toe in Jackson Lake, bring a good pair of water

shoes. Flip-flops are not recommended as they get stuck in the mud and get swallowed by the river.

A sun hat, sunglasses and sunscreenThese are a must to protect yourself from the strong sun.

Rain jacketAfternoon storms move in

like clockwork in the West.

Sturdy hiking bootsPack a pair of supportive and breathable hiking boots.

Daypack Be prepared on your hikes by packing snacks, layers and extra water.

See our complete list at myyellowstonepark.com

What to ExpectFrom what to pack to entrance fees and weather, here’s the scoop.

YELLOWSTONE ENTRANCE FEES*

$30FEE FOR A SEVEN-DAY VEHICLE PASS.

$50FEE FOR A YELLOWSTONE/GRAND TETON SEVEN-DAY VEHICLE PASS.

$60COST OF A YELLOWSTONE ANNUAL PASS

$80PRICE OF THE INTERAGENCY ANNUAL PASS FOR ALL NATIONAL PARK SITES.

$80FEE FOR LIFELONG SENIOR PASS (U.S. CITIZENS 62 AND OLDER).

$0COST OF A MILITARY PASS (ACTIVE MILITARY) AND ACCESS PASS (PERMANENTLY DISABLED U.S. CITIZENS).

*Fees subject to change

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Where to Stay Filled with majestic wildlife and out-of-this-world geysers, Yellowstone National Park

is a place you could spend a whole summer and barely scratch the surface. Inside the park are eight different lodging options.

LODGINGCanyon Lodge and Cabins Located on the east side of Yellowstone near the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River, Canyon Lodge & Cabins is a great home base for your park explorations. After a two-year renovation ending fall 2016, five new sustainably renovated lodges with 400-plus guest rooms now serve park travelers. The lodg-ing facility has more accomodations than any other in Yellowstone. It’s also one of the most eco-conscious.The extensive two-year renovation included using recycled bottles from Yellowstone visitors and wood from trees killed by the pine beetle. You’ll also see countertops made from recycled glass, much of it from the park, and recycled fly ash, which is a byproduct of coal burning. In addition, there’s LED lighting and low-flow toilets; yellowstonenationalparklodges.com.

Grant VillageLocated along Yellowstone Lake’s West Thumb, the Grant Village accommodations give you access to geysers, lake sports and restaurants. Built in 1984, it’s the closest hotel development to Grand Teton Na-tional Park, Yellowstone’s younger sister to the south. The village features six two-story buildings each containing 50 rooms. The lodging complex features a full-service restaurant with stunning lake views from the windows, a lakeside restaurant with a casual menu called Lake House Restaurant, a lounge and gift store; yellowstonenationalparklodges.com.

Lake Lodge CabinsFrom here, time is captured in the shimmering reflec-

tions of lakeside mountains. Lake Lodge has inviting cozy cabins and cafeteria-style dining that create a family-friendly atmosphere. Located near the shores of Yellowstone Lake more or less in the middle of Yellowstone, the Lake Lodge Cabins’ lodge is a charming shingle and log-hewn building with large porch with rocking chairs. Inside are two stone-framed fireplaces, one with leather couches and chairs around it.

Choose among 186 cabins, some that look like 1960s-era structures rather than charming cabins, that come with a variety of amenities; yellowstonena-tionalparklodges.com.

Lake Yellowstone Hotel & CabinsMany people think that the oldest lodge in Yellow-stone is the Old Faithful Inn. Actually, it’s the Lake Yel-lowstone Hotel. The bright yellow, columned building has been around since 1891. Upon your arrival, the Lake Yellowstone Hotel’s massive white columns wel-come you to a time of classic, yet casual elegance.

Today it is cozier and more upscale than ever be-fore after the latest round of renovations. While many of the hotel’s amenities are new, you will get a feel for the history and heritage of the park.

The latest renovation was in 2014 when the hotel underwent renovations to the tune of $28.5 million. Like most national parks, internet access is in scarce supply, but the new renovation includes hard-wiring internet in each room and access is provided by a third party for a fee. A new business center provides computers with free internet and printers. A new cell tower in the lake area also provides better mobile

phone service; yellowstonenationalparklodges.com.

Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel & CabinsBuilt in 1936, Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel & Cabins offers travelers a chance to see elk grazing on the grass around the grounds, as well as the travertine terraces of Mammoth Hot Springs. This elegant hotel sits at the North Entrance to the park accessed via Gardiner, Mont. The hotel just finished a two-year renovation. Guest rooms and public spaces have been updated, the ski shop expanded and administrative offices have been shuffled. In ad-dition, all hotel rooms now have private bathrooms. The cabins that range in amenities haven’t changed. Stay in cabins with or without a bath; yellowston-enationalparklodges.com.

Old Faithful InnOld Faithful Inn’s awe-inspiring size is perhaps the first thing a Yellowstone National Park visitor perceives, even from the distant observation benches that circumvent Old Faithful Geyser. Built in 1903-04 and seven stories high, the inn’s predominant feature is its steeply pitched, gabled and cedar shingled roof that reaches seemingly from the sky down to the top of the second floor. Reminiscent of a Plains tepee, the expansive roof communicates to visitors a pro-found sense of shelter. Eat breakfast, lunch or dinner here; yellowstonenationalparklodges.com.

Old Faithful Lodge Cabins Built in the 1920s, this historic cabin facility is located near Old Faithful Inn, which was built in 1903-04. Old Faithful Lodge Cabins should not be confused with its older neighbor, the Old Faithful Inn. The Old Faith-ful Lodge Cabins includes log cabins and a one-story main lodge featuring massive logs and stone pillars. In 2016 67 cabins underwent renovation.

If you want to stay near Old Faithful, this could be the perfect place for you. From the lobby, you can catch great views of the Old Faithful Geyser, which houses a bakery and snack shop and cafeteria-style food court; yellowstonenationalparklodges.com.

Old Faithful Snow Lodge & CabinsDespite its name, the Old Faithful Snow Lodge & Cabins is open in winter and in summer. Winter finds the Snow Lodge in its element, while summer visitors enjoy its laid-back pace and proximity to Old Faithful. Built in 1999, it is the park’s newest full-service hotel. It was designed to follow the “parkitecture” style, using natural building materials to blend into its envi-ronment. You can dine in its full-service dining room, enjoy fast service in the Geyser Grill and purchase a souvenir at the Bear Den Gift Store. Then head out to explore the park and its trails; yellowstonenational-parklodges.com.

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