On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone became the first national park for all to enjoy the unique hydrothermal wonders. Today, millions of people come here each year to camp, hike, and enjoy the majesty of the park.
Summer Adventures
Bear Spray
Read about this highly effective bear deterrent.
Ranger in Your Pocket
Geyser predictions, interactive maps, self-guided tours, current conditions, and more. Download the app today!
Clean, Drain, Dry
Protect park waters by preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species.
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.
Becoming a Junior Ranger
This is a great way to experience Yellowstone National Park for you and your family.
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.
Hydrothermal Systems
Yellowstone's hydrothermal systems are the visible expression of the immense Yellowstone volcano.
Wildflowers
Wildflowers can grow under the forest canopy, but the most conspicuous displays occur in open meadows and sagebrush-steppe.
Associated Tribes of Yellowstone
26 tribes have ties to the area and resources now found within Yellowstone National Park.
Hydrothermal Plant Communities
Fascinating and unique plant communities have developed in the expanses of thermally heated ground.
Amphibians
Amphibians are valuable indicators of stressors such as disease or climate change.
Using Radio Collars to Study Wildlife
Radio-collaring wildlife in Yellowstone is an important method to collect all kinds of data.
Preserving Cultural Resources
Cultural landscapes are settings that human beings have created in the natural world.
Partners
Learn how partners help support our efforts to preserve and protect the park's spectacular natural and cultural features.
Last updated: April 30, 2019