Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Yellowstone National Park
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Why Go?
Yellowstone National Park is the crown jewel of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. From
the steaming geysers and sublime lakes of the south to the golden canyons and wildlife-rich
valleys of the north, the park has several distinct regions, and it's worth investing time to
visit at least a couple to get a sense of the park's complex diversity.
Yellowstone's spectacular roadside sights are reward enough, but the park's real joys lie
off the tarmac, at the end of a backcountry hiking or fishing trail, so try to fit in at least a
couple of our hikes. From golden lakeshore sunsets or dawn mists rising over a steaming
geyser basin, Yellowstone's beauty is both spectacular and subtle.
Our advice is not to try to pack everything into one visit. The crowds and traffic seem
twice as bad if you're in a rush, and you'll appreciate the extra time if you have a surprise
encounter with a moose or bison.
