On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone became the first national park for all to enjoy the unique hydrothermal wonders. Preserved within are Earth's most active and diverse geysers, hot springs, mudpots, and fumaroles. Read More
Where It All Began
Birth of a National Park
The wonders of Yellowstone were brought to life through the work of artists and explorers.
Hydrothermal Features
More than 10,000 hydrothermal features are found here, of which more than 500 are geysers.
Winter Ecology
Winter in Yellowstone is a place of magic and vulnerability.
Plan Your Visit
Yellowstone is seasonal. Plan your visit by learning about current conditions, seasons, road conditions, services, activities, and more.
Things To Do
Explore all the different things there are to do in the park.
Webcams
Watch Old Faithful erupt or see the Upper Geyser Basin, Mount Washburn, Yellowstone Lake, and some of the park entrances.
Park Roads
See what's open during our spring season.
Eating & Sleeping
Learn more about lodging, camping, and restaurants.
Ranger in Your Pocket
Geyser predictions, interactive maps, self-guided tours, current conditions, and more. Download the app today!
Learn About the Park
Yellowstone is as wondrous as it is complex. The park is at the heart of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, where nature and culture abound.
Grizzly Bears
Yellowstone is home to around 150 of these top predators.
Pika
An indicator species for detecting ecological effects of climate change.
Timeline of Human History in Yellowstone
The human history of the Yellowstone region goes back more than 11,000 years.
Wolves
Gray wolves, restored in 1995, freely roam the park.
Kids: Places in Yellowstone
Yellowstone is full of incredible places. Explore the park with this interactive map.
Bear Spray
Read about this highly effective bear deterrent.
Bison Management
Maintaining a wild, migratory bison population in a modern landscape.
Spring Plowing
See what the park does to open the roads for spring.
Last updated: March 11, 2019