Surrounded by the Rocky Mountains, cut through by deep canyons, waterfalls and rivers, and covered in vast swathes of petrified forest where bears, wolves, elk and bison roam, Yellowstone National Park is a primeval landscape so vivid and raw that the reports of early explorers were treated with disbelief. Even today, while the roads are heavy with traffic in summer, Yellowstone has a definite edge to it that other parks lack.
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Wolf packs and bears compete to prey on wary elk and deer, while colourful hot springs bubble and geysers spurt boiling water into the air.
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But don’t think it’s all about the wildlife and the geothermal features. There are many fascinating historic sites and cultural experiences to discover across Yellowstone. You can try your hand at panning for gold, hunt for dinosaur fossils, admire ancient rock art and visit heritage museums that trace the story of America’s oldest national park. Find out more in our Yellowstone travel guide.
