This post may contain compensated links. Find more info in my disclosure. There are so many things to do in Yellowstone National Park, but we narrow it down to the best Yellowstone attractions: including the best hikes in Yellowstone, the best geyser basins, and a Yellowstone itinerary that’s right for […]
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(Planning Your Old Faithful Visit) How Often Does Old Faithful Erupt?
This post may contain compensated links. Find more info in my disclosure. Old Faithful Schedule One of the main attractions, if not the main attraction in Yellowstone National Park is Old Faithful geyser. Named by members of the 1870 Washburn Expedition, Old Faithful was once called “Eternity’s Timepiece” because of […]
What To Pack For Your Yellowstone Vacation
This post may contain compensated links. Find more info in my disclosure. This list of things to take on a trip to Yellowstone National Park includes a Yellowstone packing list, what to wear in Yellowstone in summer, and other Yellowstone packing essentials. Yellowstone Packing List You’ve made your hotel or […]
Cross Country Skiing in West Yellowstone
This post may contain compensated links. Find more info in my disclosure. You don’t have to go into Yellowstone National Park for great Nordic skiing. There is plenty of cross-country skiing near Yellowstone that doesn’t require a snowcoach shuttle. One of my favorite spots to ski is near West Yellowstone, […]
Visit Old Faithful in Winter
This post may contain compensated links. Find more info in my disclosure. Built around the iconic Yellowstone geyser, the Old Faithful area is home to wintering wildlife, a thermally heated river, three geyser basins (Upper, Middle and Lower), several hotels (one of which is open in the winter) and great […]
Why You Should Hire a Guide in Yellowstone
This post may contain compensated links. Find more info in my disclosure. This is a guest post by Chris Hondorf. We often recommend a wildlife tour with his company, Yellowstone Guidelines, when we create your custom itinerary. Planning for a vacation in the Yellowstone area can be a daunting task. […]
The Best Horseback Riding in Yellowstone
This post may contain compensated links. Find more info in my disclosure. There are a lot of outfitters leading horseback riding trips in Yellowstone National Park, but our favorite is Wilderness Pack Trips. Erin and Mike Thompson, the owners of these Yellowstone horses, take you off the trail and into […]
Things To Do On Your Way To Yellowstone
Yellowstone is a destination in itself, but there are so many things to see and do on your way to the first national park.
Top Things to Do in Yellowstone in Winter
Winter is a great time to visit Yellowstone National Park. Here are the top things to do in Yellowstone in winter.
Exploring Yellowstone’s Winter Wonderland with Yellowstone Expeditions
Yellowstone Expeditions yurt camp is my favorite way to experience winter in Yellowstone. It’s cozy, but remote; wild, but civilized.
Five Ways to Enjoy Fall in West Yellowstone
West Yellowstone is a destination in its own right. Here are five ways to enjoy West Yellowstone in autumn (plus a bonus!).
Best guidebooks for Yellowstone
After reading tons of books and spending many, many days in Yellowstone National Park, these are what I consider the best guidebooks for Yellowstone.