Lower Terrace Boardwalk Map
This hike starts from the next parking area south of Liberty Cap. Cavern Terrace had an active spring into the 1970s, but recently showed the crumbling, dark gray of …
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Yellowstone Park’s Eastern Edge
A glance at any current map of Yellowstone Park shows that its boundaries are mostly straight, except for the eastern edge. In fact, if you look closely at that …
What to expect and what Yellowstone is not
Yellowstone is a wonderful vacation spot for able-bodied adults and children over about five years of age. However, wheelchair-accessible places are still limited to a relatively small percentage of …
Yellowstone thermal areas and features
Fountain Paint Pot, a loop trail that includes hot springs, fumaroles, and geysers as well as colored mud pots, 56 Firehole Lake Drive, a short loop that includes Great …
Yellowstone Geyser eruptions
Predictions for these six geysers are posted regularly at the Old Faithful Visitor Center. Riverside, Castle, and Daisy geysers are accessible by wheelchair or bicycle. Great Fountain Geyser, tall, …
Yellowstone Traveling with children
Some places are dangerous for small children, and there are no playgrounds, no wading pools, no television, and very few radio stations that can be heard in the park. …
Yellowstone Safety and Hiking
Remember that you must not approach or feed any wildlife in the park. Park regulations tell you, You must stay at least 100 yards (91 m) away from bears …
When to go and what to see Yellowstone
In June or September, you’ll find fewer people than in midsummer (see When Is the Best Time to Visit? for other seasonal information). If you can arrange your stroll …