Things To Do

Hike, Bike, & Explore

  • Visitors viewing a hot spring from the safety of the boardwalk.
    Hydrothermal Features

    Follow boardwalks and maintained trails to witness hot springs, mudpots, fumaroles, and geysers up close.

  • Hikers walking along a trail with river and mountain views.
    Hiking

    Lace up your boots, grab your bear spray, and explore over 1,100 miles of trails.

  • Hundreds of people watch wildlife along the road
    Wildlife Watching

    Bring binoculars or a spotting scope and enjoy watching animals from a safe distance.

  • Cyclists pedal around a campground
    Biking

    Enjoy the scenery on two wheels.

  • Horseback riders in Yellowstone
    Horseback Riding

    Bring your own stock or take a guided ride.

  • Hiker on a ridge with mountains in the distance
    Backcountry Camping

    Enjoy the solitude of more than 300 backcountry campsites.

 

Learn & Tour

  • A panger gives a program on the boardwalk before an Old Faithful eruption
    Ranger Programs

    Join a park ranger to further your understanding about this special place.

  • Become a junior ranger of Yellowstone National Park.
    Junior Ranger

    Now available to download for completing at home, this is a great way to experience Yellowstone National Park for you and your family.

  • Ranger giving information to a visitor at a desk
    Visitor Centers

    Step inside a visitor center and explore the exhibits and interpretive offerings, or talk to a ranger.

  • a person wearing traditional Native American regalia speaking to visitors
    Indigenous Cultural Events

    View upcoming Indigenous cultural events happening in Yellowstone.

  • A group of people gather during sunrise
    Guided Tours

    Professional guides can help you make the most of your visit.

  • bison in Lamar Valley
    Minute Out In It

    Got a minute? Enjoy our series of short videos documenting a variety of topics in Yellowstone.

 

Fish, Boat, & Swim

  • Angler fishing in a lake with a mountain in the background.
    Fishing

    If you're planning on casting a rod here, help us protect our native species by following all park fishing regulations.

  • Kayakers on Yellowstone Lake
    Boating

    Take in the view from the water.

  • Visitors enjoying the thermally-heated waters at the Firehole Canyon Swim Area
    Swimming

    As most of Yellowstone's waters are dangerous, there are very limited opportunities to swim or soak. Always follow park regulations.

 

Ski, Snowshoe, & Snowmobile

Last updated: March 21, 2025

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

PO Box 168
Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190-0168

Phone:

307-344-7381

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