- Yellowstone National Park is listed on the National Park Registry of the United States and is home to the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, which is the biggest intact ecosystem that remains in the northern temperate zone. Yellowstone is one of the most popular National Parks and the most visited, attracting upward of three million people each year. Named after the famous Yellowstone River that runs through the area, this park is home to hundreds of species of wildlife that are protected and allowed to live freely in the region, such as grizzly and black bears, mountain goats, mountain lions, pronghorn, bighorn sheep, mule deer, elk, the endangered gray wolf and the endangered lynx.
- There are hundreds of sights to see and experience at Yellowstone National Park. Home to Tower Falls, one of the most sought-after sightseeing locations in the park, the falls can best be seen adjacent to the falls at the mouth of the Yellowstone River. Other features are the Mammoth Hot Springs combined with limestone and rock with steam coming from small springs. You can hike through areas such as Artist Paint Pots--which is a small, off-the-beaten-path thermal oasis tucked in the back country of the park. The Monument Geyser Basin is also a remote area that holds dormant geysers and can only be reached by a 1-mile hike. Fort Yellowstone and the Roosevelt Arch are just a couple of the world famous historical sites tucked away in the park. One of the best ways to experience the park is by foot, making backpacking, hiking and bicycling popular ways to see all aspects of nature that the park has to offer. Camping, boating, fishing and horseback riding are also popular activities while one visits the park. Many people are attracted to Yellowstone because of the natural geyser named "Old Faithful," which faithfully goes off in 90-minute intervals throughout the day.
- Situated 7,500 feet above sea level, Yellowstone National Park is considered to be in a sub-alpine ecosystem but is home to several different systems that make this park one of the most sought after in the world by scientists and environmental enthusiasts. At the northeastern end of the Snake River Plain, mountain ranges, forests, rock beds, canyons, lakes, geysers, rivers and volcanoes make up a huge part of the park. Yellowstone Caldera is the largest super volcano in North America and is in the heart of the park. What makes it so unusual is it rests below one of the largest lakes in Yellowstone--Yellowstone Lake, which is the highest-altitude lake in North America. Most of Yellowstone involves small volcanoes under the earth; hot molten lava flows throughout areas of the park. Some of the most well-known geysers at the park include Old Faithful, Lion Geyser, Beehive Geyser, Castle Geyser and the largest active geyser--the Steamboat Geyser. Yellowstone is home to 300 geysers, two-thirds of the world's total geysers. Most of Yellowstone maintains a temperature of 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the summer months.
- Yellowstone National Park covers about 3,468 square miles and spans three states in the Unites States. Yellowstone covers over 2,219,789 acres of land. While most of the area is made up of trees, Yellowstone is also home to some of the tallest mountains in the area, including the Rocky Mountains and the park's highest point at Eagle Peak, which is at 11,358 feet.
- With so much to see and do at Yellowstone, one needs more than a day to experience everything the area has to offer. One should plan to stay right at the park; there are several options to choose from, including camping, hotels and cabins. Most visitors stay a minimum of three days but some stay as long as 14 days or more.
