Yellowstone Hotspot

Wheeling It: Accessibility Guide to Yellowstone National Park

From wheelchair-accessible trails to hotel rooms, lodges, and restaurants, Yellowstone is one of the best national parks for those with mobility issues.

The Roads Through Wonderland: A Yellowstone Driving Vacation

With gas so cheap and road travel so right for our time, head to the country’s first national park for the perfect driving vacation

Screen Time: Yellowstone on TV and in Films

With its dramatic, awe-inspiring scenery, America’s first national park has served as both muse and setting for countless TV shows and movies

8 Reasons You Should Visit Yellowstone This Year

This drive-to park with its wide-open spaces and spectacular scenery makes the perfect summer getaway.

Yellowstone A to Z

Take an alphabetical tour through our nation’s first national park to discover some of its best features.

10 Animals You May (or May Not) See in Yellowstone

Yellowstone National Park is home to the biggest concentration of mammals in the lower 48 states. Here are 10 that you may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of.

Historic Mammoth Hotel Renovations Complete

Historic Mammoth Hotel reopens to the public after renovations.

Montana Welcomes Back the Prairie Grass

A new grazing program will help improve soil health and forage for cattle and sequester carbon to mitigate the effects of climate change.

How to Find the Best Rates in Yellowstone

How does one get the best rates in Yellowstone? We're offering a few tips!

Yellowstone Holiday Gift Guide

Give everyone on your list the gift of Yellowstone this year with our holiday gift guide!

Employee Dining Room Hacks

Creative food combinations can improve your employee dining room (EDR) experience.

10 Best Places to Eat in Yellowstone

See what's cooking in the world's first national park.

Ghost Stories from Yellowstone National Park

Gather around the campfire and get ready for spooky tales from Yellowstone!

Yellowstone Wildlife Photobombs

Check out these unexpected (and delightful) additions to guests' Yellowstone memories.

6 Yellowstone Weird Wildlife Facts

These facts are sure to have you looking at Yellowstone wildlife in a whole new light.

Reasons to Work in Yellowstone [Infographic]

Free activities. Gorgeous scenery in your backyard. New friends and new adventures every day. See why Yellowstone National Park is a great place to work!

Find the Perfect Yellowstone Souvenir

Whatever your travel style, we’ve got the perfect souvenir to remember your visit to Yellowstone National Park—and make everyone back home jealous.

7 Must-Do Experiences in Yellowstone [Infographic]

How to make unforgettable memories in Yellowstone.

Santa Vacations in Yellowstone

Top 10 Things to Eat and Drink in Yellowstone [Infographic]

At Yellowstone, your taste for adventure begins on your plate. There's a lot to see and do and eat in Yellowstone. Here are a few picks to get you started.

Backwards Distilling Company: Where Quirky Meets Tasty

Meet the makers of one of Yellowstone's spirits on the shelf.

FAQ: Everything You Need to Know About Visiting Yellowstone

We've collected the most frequently asked questions about visiting Yellowstone National Park to help make your adventure planning a breeze!

Fido in Yellowstone: How to Travel with Dogs

Learn how to enjoy America's first national park when you travel with dogs.

Itinerary: Yellowstone in 3 Days

If you have three days to spend at Yellowstone National Park, here's how to make the most of your time.

Itinerary: Yellowstone in Two Days

This itinerary is short on time, but not on impact! See the best of Yellowstone in just two days.

Picture Perfect: Best Views in the National Parks

To catch the best ones and maximize your park moments, follow our picks for the best vistas.

Winter Travel Tips [Infographic]

A few fun facts about sweater weather in Yellowstone National Park

Snow, Steam, Bison, Sky

Read the latest National Parks Magazine article about the winter experience.

Mammoth Hotel Gets a Makeover

Historic Mammoth Hotel reopens to the public after renovations. The public spaces have a new look and new amenities while all 79 renovated rooms now have private baths.

Yellowstone Year in Review

Top Yellowstone Stories from 2017

Choose a Softer Footprint…and Save $5

Learn more about our Green Housekeeping Program.

Staff Fall Adventures

Yellowstone Staff Embrace The Off-Season

Winter Wildlife Watching [Infographic]

Everything you need to know to see wildlife in Yellowstone in winter

Yellowstone Holiday Gift Guide

Keepsakes from Yellowstone to delight, remind, and inspire.

Guide to the Seasons in Yellowstone [Infographic]

How to enjoy Yellowstone National Park All Year-Round

How to Hygge in Yellowstone

Embracing Winter at the World’s First National Park

Get Outside: 4 Winter Sports and Adventures at Yellowstone

A visit to Yellowstone National Park during the winter months means there’s no shortage of ways to have fun and stay active on vacation. Skiing, skating, snowshoeing, and hiking adventures await, just steps from your cozy guestroom.

Explore Yellowstone Like a Pro [Infographic]

10 Insider Tips for Visiting Yellowstone National Park.

Serving Good Food and Supporting Local Communities

An Interview with Yellowstone’s Food and Beverage Director Lu Harlow

Infographic: 12 Awesome Day Hikes in Yellowstone

With over 900 miles of hiking trails, it's hard to know where to begin. Here are some highlights.

Infographic: Where the Wild Things Are

Top 10 tips for spotting wildlife in Yellowstone National Park.

Top 5 Wild West Adventures in Yellowstone [Infographic]

Experience Yellowstone the way the first pioneers did with these five wild west adventures.

Eat Something Local Every Day

Are you up to the challenge?

10 Tips for Exploring Yellowstone with Kids [Infographic]

A few tips to keep the kids busy (and the parents sane!) while you visit the world's first national park.

Shopping with Purpose

Repurposed and locally made gifts make unique souvenirs from our nation’s first national park

Camping Guide to Yellowstone [Infographic]

Sleeping under our stars allows you to take in the beauty of Yellowstone and experience it in a whole new way.

Yellowstone Gifts Mom Will Love

With Mother's Day around the corner, it's time to find that gift that mom would love.

Why Legendary Explorers Loved Yellowstone

America’s wild heart is as iconic and nostalgia inducing as the idea of the Great American Road Trip.

Infographic: Yellowstone’s Spring Baby Animals

The snow is melting, the grass is greening, and any day now we'll start to spot the spring babies of Yellowstone.

Green Dining in Yellowstone

As the farm-to-table food movement sweeps the country, Yellowstone is embracing it with gusto.

Dos and Don’ts of Reservations [Infographic]

Looking for tips when making reservations in Yellowstone? Here's an infographic guide on The Dos and Don'ts of Yellowstone lodge reservations

10 Fun Facts about Winter in Yellowstone

If you haven’t been to the world’s first national park in the winter, you haven’t truly experienced Yellowstone.

Top Yellowstone Stories of 2016

2016 was a big year in Yellowstone National Park with a number of celebrations, events, and stories.

Mammoth First Four-Star Green Restaurant in National Park System

Mammoth Dining Room certified as a 4-star Green Restaurant by the Green Restaurant Association.

Introducing…Yellowstone Forever

Our longtime nonprofit partners, the Yellowstone Association and Yellowstone Park Foundation recently announced the completion of a merger and official unveiling of the new organization as Yellowstone Forever.

12 Gifts of Yellowstone

To start the holiday season out right, we want to countdown your favorite things about Yellowstone National Park.

5 Reasons to Visit Yellowstone This Winter

Still not convinced to visit Yellowstone this winter? Here are five great reasons to start planning your winter vacation at Yellowstone.

Charlie’s Story

4th Graders from Wind River Indian Reservation Experience Yellowstone

Kids find magic because they look through eyes of wonder, full of curiosity. To expand their horizons can be incredibly rewarding.

12 Weird And Wonderful Things To See in Winter

When Yellowstone National Park is covered in a blanket of snow, things can get a little weird.

The Sound of Autumn

Have you ever heard the bugle of the bull elk during the fall rut?

The New Canyon Lodges

The final two lodges in the Canyon lodging redevelopment project were finished this fall.

Summer Wildlife Sightings in Yellowstone National Park

Almost 70 species of mammals and over 300 species of birds call Yellowstone home.

How to Travel Sustainably: 12 Tips

Sustainable travel is all about making simple choices to lessen any negative impact on your destination.

Happy 100th Birthday to the NPS!

On August 25, 2016, the National Park Service is turning 100 years old.

A First Timer’s Guide to Visiting Yellowstone [Infographic]

Visiting Yellowstone for the first time? Here are some infographics to help guide you on all of the fun things to do, see, and eat within the Park.

Essential Bear Safety in Yellowstone National Park, WY

It is critical that you to carry bear spray (and know how to use it!) if you’re exploring beyond the developed areas.

Do’s & Don’ts For Visiting Yellowstone [Infographic]

Visiting Yellowstone National Park for the first time? Check out this infographic of Park Do's and Don'ts to help you make the most of your visit!

An Essential Packing Guide for Visiting Yellowstone

Here's an essential list of what to pack when you visit Yellowstone National Park in summer or winter.

What to See When Visiting Yellowstone [Infographic]

Old Faithful Area, Lamar Valley and more.

Amber’s Story

10 Tips for Summer Wildlife Viewing in Yellowstone [Infographic]

Yellowstone National Park is a place of natural wonders, geothermal phenomena, with an abundance of diverse, free roaming wildlife.

Trail Mix: 12 Awesome Day Hikes in Yellowstone [Infographic]

Treks to stunning waterfalls, geyser basins, plunging canyons, and more await day trippers.

Why Stay Nearby, When You Can Stay in Yellowstone?

Staying in Yellowstone is the best way for visitors to experience everything the park has to offer.

A Guide to Fishing in Yellowstone National Park

Are you ready for the outdoor adventure of a lifetime?

11 Yellowstone Photography Tips

Check out our top tips for shooting great photos at Yellowstone National Park for amateur and professional photographers alike.

Yellowstone Featured in National Geographic

We’ve rounded up some of our favorite features from the online issue to share with you.

14 Fun Yellowstone Facts [Infographic]

The size and scope of Yellowstone National Park is hard to imagine until you visit and see it for yourself.

What’s New for Dinner

Get ready to salivate as we introduce you to the new summer 2016 menu items in Yellowstone!

The Grand Old Lady of the Lake: Lake Yellowstone Hotel

After seeing its deep canyons, misty waterfalls, and furious geysers, is it possible that anyone could improve on the natural beauty of Yellowstone?

Yellowstone Timeline

Did you know that Yellowstone became the world’s first national park in 1872?

Announcing our Newest Package: “Wild About Humans”

We’d like to announce our newest package: Wild About Humans.

Sustainability at Yellowstone

Environmental sustainability is not a new concept at Yellowstone National Park.

Meet Yellowstone’s Spring Babies [Infographic]

Spring is a busy time in Yellowstone National Park. The snow is melting, the grass is greening, and any day now we'll start to spot the spring babies of Yellowstone.

Experience Yellowstone’s Snow Lodge

Located within the interior of Yellowstone National Park, Old Faithful Snow Lodge offers guests a one-of-a-kind winter lodging experience.

Yellowstone Winter Travel Tips [Infographic]

If we’ve convinced you to plan a winter trip to Yellowstone, there are a few things you should know before you go.

9 Reasons to Visit Yellowstone in Winter

Yellowstone in Winter Is a Cold-Weather Wonderland

Yellowstone National Park is an Instagram Sensation!

We know that Yellowstone National Park is one of the most breathtaking places on the planet – and it looks like our visitors agree!

Hot Spot: What Others Are Saying About Yellowstone National Park

We may be a little biased, but we believe Yellowstone National Park is one of the world’s top destinations for vacation and adventure.

Spot These 8 Plants and Animals in Yellowstone [Infographic]

One of our vistors' favorite things about Yellowstone National Park is getting the chance to spot plenty of different species of animals and plants.

Car Camping Checklist [Infographic]

Wondering what to pack for your next Yellowstone camping adventure? Check out this car camping checklist!

5 Must-Do Adventures at Yellowstone

At Yellowstone National Park, there’s no shortage of adventure to be had.

Tips for a Drama-Free Yellowstone Vacation With Kids [Infographic]

Yellowstone National Park is a perfect family-friendly vacation destination.

5 Reasons to Visit Yellowstone This Spring

With more than two million acres to explore and countless adventures to be had, Yellowstone National Park is a fantastic vacation destination any time of the year, and spring is no exception!