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Established in 1872, Yellowstone National Park is America's first national park. Located
in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho it is home to a large variety of wildlife including grizzly
bears, wolves, bison, and elk. Preserved within Yellowstone National Park are Old Faithful
and a collection of the world's most extraordinary geysers and hot springs, and the Grand
Canyon of the Yellowstone. Visit http://www.nps.gov/yell for more information. |
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The Thermal Features
With half of the earth’s geothermal features, Yellowstone holds the planet’s most diverse and
intact collection of geysers, hot springs, mudpots, and fumaroles. Its more than 300 geysers
make up two thirds of all those found on earth. Combine this with more than 10,000 thermal
features comprised of brilliantly colored hot springs, bubbling mudpots, and steaming
fumaroles, and you have a place like no other.
The Wildlife
Yellowstone is home to a myriad of wildlife. Animals you may see in the park include grizzly
bear, black bear, wolves, elk, deer, moose, antelope, bighorn sheep, bison, mountain goats and
many other species. The avian wildlife in Yellowstone National Park includes bald eagles,
swan, pelicans, cormorants and more. Bring your binoculars!
The Seasons
Plowing begins in early March. Depending on weather, the first stretches of road to open to
motor vehicles include Mammoth-Norris, Norris-Madison, and West Yellowstone-Old Faithful;
these roads open in mid-April. Roads on the east and south sides of the park, including East
and South Entrances, typically open in early May. So plan accordingly. In the summer park
roads are generally open for travel. Summer is the season when most people visit the park
enjoying the warm weather and full access to the park. During the fall the elk bugle and the
crowds dissipate. The Fall is an excellent time to visit the park if you don’t mind the colder
temperatures and chances for snow. For the adventurous souls the winter is a magical time
to visit Yellowstone. Stay in the Snow Lodge near Old Faithful and enjoy cross county skiing,
snowmobiling and snow shoeing. In the winter season travel is limited to snowmobile and
snowcoach. Make sure you make reservations in advance if you plan to visit during the winter.
Fees
The entrance fee is $25 for a private, noncommercial vehicle; $20 for each snowmobile or
motorcycle; or $12 for each visitor 16 and older entering by foot, bike, ski, etc. This fee provides
the visitor with a 7-day entrance permit for both Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks.
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"Howdy, my name
is Justin Carbon
and I've been a
fixture in these parts
for longer than most
folks can remember.
My old horse Copper
and I have probably
come closer than
anyone else to ride'n
every trail in Carbon
County. Over the
years I've been a
miner, a soldier,
a trapper, and a
logger. I've done
about every job
there is around here,
but mostly I'm just
an old cowboy with
a few tales to tell.
"Come let me show
you my Country."
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