Summer Adventures
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.
Bear SprayRead about this highly effective bear deterrent. 
Ranger in Your PocketGeyser predictions, interactive maps, self-guided tours, current conditions, and more. Download the app today! 
Clean, Drain, DryProtect park waters by preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species. Plan Your VisitYellowstone is seasonal. Plan your visit by learning about current conditions, seasons, road conditions, services, activities, and more.
Things To DoExplore all the different things there are to do in the park. 
WebcamsWatch Old Faithful erupt or see the Upper Geyser Basin, Mount Washburn, Yellowstone Lake, and some of the park entrances. 
Park RoadsSee what's open during our spring season. 
Eating & SleepingLearn more about lodging, camping, and restaurants. 
Becoming a Junior RangerThis is a great way to experience Yellowstone National Park for you and your family. Learn About the ParkYellowstone is as wondrous as it is complex. Learn about the park at the heart of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, where nature and culture aboud.
Hydrothermal SystemsYellowstone's hydrothermal systems are the visible expression of the immense Yellowstone volcano. 
WildflowersWildflowers can grow under the forest canopy, but the most conspicuous displays occur in open meadows and sagebrush-steppe. 
Associated Tribes of Yellowstone26 tribes have ties to the area and resources now found within Yellowstone National Park. 
Hydrothermal Plant CommunitiesFascinating and unique plant communities have developed in the expanses of thermally heated ground. 
AmphibiansAmphibians are valuable indicators of stressors such as disease or climate change. 
Using Radio Collars to Study WildlifeRadio-collaring wildlife in Yellowstone is an important method to collect all kinds of data. 
Preserving Cultural ResourcesCultural landscapes are settings that human beings have created in the natural world. 
PartnersLearn how partners help support our efforts to preserve and protect the park's spectacular natural and cultural features. |
Last updated: May 21, 2019