| Yellowstone national park ((in)Yellowstone national park) | |
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| The Grand Geyser | |
| Information | |
| Country |  United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Wyoming |
| IUCN Category | II (National Park) |
| Administration | National Park Service |
| Area | 8 983 km² |
| Location | |
 44 ° 36 ′ 4 ″ N 110 ° 30 ′ 36 ″ W | |
| Official site | |
the yellowstone national park is a united states national park located in the northwest of the state of Wyoming.
Understand
The park, classified in 1872, extends over 8 983 km2, that is, an area greater than that of the Corsica. It is the second largest natural park in United States if we exclude national parks in Alaska. Yellowstone Park is famous for its geothermal phenomena including two thirds of the geysers identified on the planet as well as numerous hot springs.
To go
By plane
- 1 Logan International Airport Billings (Billings Logan International Airport (BIL))
| Airline company | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Alaska airlines | SeattlePortland |
| Alleviating | Las Vegas - Phoenix |
| Delta | Minneapolis - Salt lake city |
| United Express | Denver |
| Cape Air | In Montana for Glasgow (MT) - Glendive (MT) - Havre (MT) - Sidney (MT) - Wolfpoint (MT) |
- 2 International Airport of Bozeman-Yellowstone (Bozeman-Yellowstone International Airport (BZN)) – In winter only, there are daily shuttles to the park. Place to reserve when booking accommodation.
| Airline company | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Delta | Minneapolis - Salt lake city |
| Alaska airlines | Seattle - Portland |
| United Express | Denver |
| Allegiant | |
| Frontier Airlines |
- 3 Airport Jackson Hole (Jackson Hole Airport (JAC))
| Airline company | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Delta | Salt lake city |
| United Airlines | Denver |
- 4 Airport West Yellowstone (Yellowstone Airport (WYS))
| Airline company | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Delta Airlines | Salt lake city |
By car
Five routes allow you to reach Yellowstone National Park:
- 5 Route US89, US191, US287, south – Coming from Jackson Hole and Grand Teton National Park.
- 6 US Route 20, west – Coming from West Yellowstone.
- 7 Route US89, northwest – From Gardiner and Bozeman
- 8 Route US212, northeast – Coming from Cooke City, Red Lodge and Billings.
- 9 Route US14, US16, US20, east – Coming from Cody
Circulate
Entrance fee
As with any national park, an access fee is charged at the entrance. He wakes up at 30 $ per vehicle and is valid for a period of 7 consecutive days. The annual access card to all national parks (America the Beautiful) is also accepted, and sold within the park, at a price of 80 $ per vehicle.
By car
The Park is crossed by several roads forming an 8, with a total length of approximately 250 km. The main points of interest are along these roads but some points of interest require a bit of walking along marked trails.
A gas station is available south of the Park, in Grant Village.
Walk
Many marked trails provide access to the main attractions of the Park. It is also possible to go hiking there, with the appropriate equipment, in particular to protect yourself from the bears that are present in the Park. A waterproof container and bear repellent spray (on sale in information centers) are essential before considering a departure on foot.
To see
The Park being very large, the various points of interest are grouped here by zones, starting from the eastern entrance of the Park, then following the road in a clockwise direction.
Lake village
This is the area around Lake Yellowstone, located at an elevation of 1 357 m and a depth of up to 131 m.
Natural bridge
- 1 Fishing Bridge Museum Information Center (Fishing Bridge Museum and Visitor Center) ,
1 307 344-2450 
from the end of May to September: Mon.- Sun. : 8 h - 19 h ; beginning of October : Mon.- Sun. : 9 h - 17 h. – This information center provides all the information you need to visit the park and offers exhibits on the wildlife within the park, particularly the birds that stay there, and the geology of Lake Yellowstone, including a model. in relief from its bottom. - 2 Yellowstone lake – Numerous fumaroles testifying to underground activity are visible on the shores of the lake.
- 3 Natural bridge – A path with a length of 1,5 km leads to the foot of this natural bridge formed by erosion. From there it is possible to get to the top of the bridge by a very short path, but walking on the bridge is prohibited.
from the end of May to September: Mon.- Sun. : West Thumb
There are approximately 150,000 years, a volcanic explosion allowed the formation of this crater. The underground hot springs and geysers keep this place frost-free throughout the year. Two loop routes allow you to get as close as possible to the geysers: the interior route with a length of 400 m, accessible to people with reduced mobility and the outdoor course with a length of 800 m which has a few steps.
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Abyss Pool in front of Yellowstone Lake
Geyser Fishing Cone
- 4 Grant Information Center (Grant Visitor Center) , 1 307 344-2650 from the end of May to September: Mon.- Sun. : 8 h - 19 h ; beginning of October : Mon.- Sun. : 9 h - 17 h. – This information center provides all the information you need to visit the park and offers an exhibition on the historic fires of 1988.
- 5 West Thumb Information Station (West Thumb Information Station) , 1 307 344-2876 – This station provides information on the geyser area located on the shores of Yellowstone Lake.
- 6 Abyss Pool – This hot spring is one of the deepest in the Park (16 m. Its color varies from turquoise to emerald green with different shades of brown, giving the impression of a sapphire.
- 7 Black Pool – Until the summer of 1991, this basin was black in color, thanks to the freshness of the water which allowed brown-black microorganisms to develop there. Since that date, the water temperature has increased, killing these organisms and giving the basin a less dark color. Eruptions took place there in the years 1991 and 1992.
- 8 Big cone – This geyser emerging from the lake is not always visible. Its eruptions are rare and reach a maximum height of only 30 cm.
- 9 Fishing Cone – This cone-shaped geyser emerges from Lake Yellowstone. It became famous at the end of the 19th century because it was possible to fish in the lake and then cook the fish directly above this geyser!
- 10 Lakeshore Geyser – The eruptions of this two-part geyser are currently not very high, but they were as high as 15 m in the 1920s. The smaller part is usually not visible until the middle of August.
- 11 Lakeside Spring – This green-blue spring flows into Yellowstone Lake. The colors are due to thermophilic microorganisms which evolve in very hot waters.
- 12 Thumb Paint Pots – These small mud volcanoes, with a height of 1 m at most, take all shades of red. Their appearance varies with rainfall, from muddy water to pottery clay.
- 13 Seismograph Pool – This set of blue basins were named after the 1959 earthquake. Today these basins are sometimes muddy, due to the proximity of mud fountains.
- 14 Surging Spring – This hot spring, with an average temperature of 75 degrees Celsius, is very hectic, with many waves forming on its surface.
- 15 Ledge Spring – This fountain has a very variable activity: it can be half full or so overflow, and can show very different colors, from blue to multicolored.
- 16 Collapsing Pool – This basin, which gives the impression of having formed after a collapse, can be blue and completely filled or else multicolored and half empty.
- 17 Percolating Spring – This source boils strongly, which evokes a coffee machine.
- 18 Thumb Geyser – This old geyser, now inactive, is gradually covered by other active formations, which shows the dynamism of the area.
- 19 Perforated Pool – This basin is part of a cluster of hot springs in the central area of West Thumb Basin that could indicate the presence of an underground interconnection. During active phases of other geysers in the area, this basin can be completely emptied of its water.
- 20 Ephedra Spring – This spring can change its appearance very quickly, depending on the temperature and the amount of water it contains.
- 21 Blue Funnel Spring – This blue-colored spring contains hot water, hence the formation of steam above it.
- 22 Twin Geysers – The eruptions of this geyser with two mouths are rare but impressive, because they are in two parts: the west mouth emits an eruption from a height of 21 m while the East mouth emits an eruption from a height greater than 30 m. The last known eruption dates from 1999.
Old faithful
This place brings together the most varied and impressive geysers of the Park. It is divided into several areas, each with a parking area and a landscaped tour.
- 23 Old Faithful Educational Information Center (Old Faithful Visitor Education Center) , 1 307 344-2751 from April 15 to the end of May: Mon.- Sun. : 9 h - 18 h ; from the end of May to September: Mon.- Sun. : 8 h - 20 h ; from October to early November: Mon.- Sun. : 9 h - 17 h. – This information center provides eruption forecasts for the Park's geysers when possible (most geysers have irregular eruptions). It also offers all the information necessary for visiting the Park and dynamic exhibitions on hydrothermal phenomena.
- 24 Kepler Cascades – These waterfalls on several levels descend from about 50 m.
Upper Geyser Basin
Old Faithful Geyser
Morning Glory Pool
Heart Spring and Lion Geysers
Splendid Geyser
- 25 Old Faithful Geyser – It is the great geyser of the Park that a visitor is sure to see erupting during their visit. It is predictable and regular (one rash every 60 to 120 min) and it ejects from 15 000 To 30,000 L of boiling water each time you wake up to a height of 30 To 50 m.
- 26 Giantess Geyser – Eruptions of this geyser are rare but violent: from 2 to 6 times a year, its hot water gushes out up to twice an hour for 4 to 48 hours, at a height that can reach 60 m, .
- 27 Doublet Pool – The many edges of this basin constitute a real ornamentation which highlights the deep blue of the water. Sometimes a few waves appear on the surface, the result of the movements of the underground vapor and gas bubbles.
- 28 Solitary Geyser – When it was discovered, this geyser was only a hot spring with no eruption. The water was used to irrigate a swimming pool, which caused the level to drop enough for eruptions to begin. Currently this geyser erupts every 4 to 8 min for a duration of 1 min. The rashes reach a height of less than 2 m.
- 29 Observation Point – This point of view located at the top of a hill offers a spectacular panorama on the whole area.
- 30 Feather Geyser – This geyser was formed in 1922 following a steam explosion. It erupts every 20 min about. Its 3 to 5 jets can reach the height of 8 m.
- 31 Beehive Geyser – This geyser erupts twice a day for a period of 4 to 5 minutes, projecting water up to a height of 55 m.
- 32 Heart Spring – This source owes its name to its shape, which resembles a human heart.
- 33 Lion Group of Geysers – This group of four geysers (Lion, Lioness, Big Cub and Little Cub) interconnected below the ground surface is active every day. The eruptions of the largest of them (Leo) last from 1 to 07 min and are often preceded by sudden bursts of steam and a sound that evokes the roar of a lion.
- 34 Sawmill Geyser – This geyser erupts often, every 1 to 3 h . The duration of the eruptions is very variable, from 09 min To 4 h .
- 35 Great Geyser – It is the largest geyser in the world whose eruptions can be predicted in advance. They occur every 7 to 15 h , last from 9 to 12 min, and are formed from 1 to 4 jets, the height of which can reach 60 m.
- 36 Crested Pool – This basin with a depth of 15 m is always very hot, it is not uncommon to see the water boiling. In the most violent phases of boiling, water can reach a height of 3 m.
- 37 Castle Geyser – It is probably the oldest geyser in this area because it has the widest cone. It erupts every 10 to 12 h , lasting about 20 min, over a height of up to 27 m. Each eruption is followed by a phase where steam is ejected for 30 to 40 min.
- 38 Beauty Pool – This deep blue pool of water is framed by a rainbow-colored area formed by bacteria evolving there.
- 39 Chromatic Spring – This source is linked to Beauty Pool : when the level of one of the basins drops, the other rises until it overflows.
- 40 Giant Geyser – When this geyser erupts, it can reach the height of 75 m over a period of about an hour and disrupt the surrounding geysers which can then also erupt. The interval between two periods of activity is very variable and can reach up to several decades.
- 41 Comet Geyser – This geyser is the one with the largest cone in the group Daisy (made up of geysers Comet, Daisy and splendid) but the smallest eruptions, since they reach a maximum height of 2 m.
- 42 Splendid Geyser – The eruptions of this geyser are difficult to predict but more frequent when a depression rapidly reduces the pressure, causing a decrease in the boiling temperature in its underground network. They can then reach a height of 60 m.
- 43 Punch Bowl Spring – This intermittent boiling spring has formed over time a rim that gives it a cocktail cup shape, hence its name.
- 44 Daisy geyser – This geyser has the particularity of projecting water in a non-vertical way. It erupts every 2 to 4 h and can reach the height of 23 m.
- 45 Grotto Geyser – This geyser erupts every 8 h about. It reaches the height of 3 m for a period ranging from 1 to more than 10 h .
- 46 Riverside Geyser – This geyser located on the bank of the river Firehole emits every 5 to 7 h arch-shaped eruptions that reach a height of 23 m for about 20 min.
- 47 Fan & Mortar Geysers – These two geysers are very close to each other, their eruptions are almost always simultaneous but unpredictable: it can take between 1 day and several months between two periods of activity. The geyser Mortar emits jets up to a height of 25 m while the geyser Fan can reach a height of 40 m.
- 48 Morning Glory Pool – This basin displays magnificent colors, from dark blue in the center to yellow at the periphery. As the temperature of the pool decreases, the yellow bacteria take up more and more space and gradually move towards the center.
Biscuit Basin
Sapphire Pool
- 49 Sapphire Pool – This basin owes its name to a blue color reminiscent of a sapphire.
- 50 Jewel Geyser – This geyser erupts every 5 to 10 min during 01 min approximately over a height of up to 3 m.
- 51 Shell Geyser – It can take from one to several hours between two eruptions of this geyser. The phases of activity last from 20 to 90 seconds and the geyser can reach a height of 2,5.
- 52 Avoca Spring – This source emits jets of water in different directions when active, which occurs every 1 to 18 min for 10 to 30 seconds.
- 53 Mustard Spring – These two sources, East and West, separated from 15 m, are active every 5 to 10 min. Their crater is mustard-colored, hence their name.
Midway Geyser Basin
Grand Prismatic Spring and Excelsior Geyser Crater
- 54 Excelsior Geyser Crater – Today this source feeds the river Firehole at the rate of 15,000 L of water per minute. Until the end of the 19th century, it was an active geyser whose eruptions could reach heights of over 90 m.
- 55 Grand Prismatic Spring – This blue-colored water source is surrounded by a rainbow band that deploys its luminous colors like a prism that breaks down light, hence its name. It is the largest hot spring in the United States, the third in the world.
Lower Geyser Basin
Fountain Paint Pot
Clepsydra Geyser
- 56 Celestine Pool – This hot spring is one of the most beautiful in the area, its blue color seems to reflect the deep blue of the sky.
- 57 Bacteria – This area is covered with microorganisms whose color changes depending on the water temperature: from a green-yellow color when the water temperature is high, these thermophilic bacteria turn orange, red or brown when the water temperature is high. water cools. Other bacteria of even different colors can then appear.
- 58 Flint Spring – This source overflows most of the time, creating a warm environment where thermophilic microorganisms thrive and serve as food for many species of birds and insects.
- 59 Fountain Paint Pot – These bubbling mud baths are more or less thick depending on the precipitation and are made of silica, quartz and feldspar.
- 60 Fumaroles – The whistling and roaring noises of the fumaroles originate from the various gases escaping from the bowels of the earth. Their temperature being very high, they form water vapor as soon as they come into contact with external humidity.
- 61 Leather Pool – This basin is the refuge of bacteria which give a brown color to the water.
- 62 Red spouter – This place behaves as both fumaroles, springs and mud baths, depending on the season. In spring, this source ejects muddy water which has a reddish color, then gradually in summer the water disappears to give way to a whistling fumarole.
- 63 Twig Geyser – This geyser has a regular activity, its eruptions last more than an hour and throw water up to a height of 3 m.
- 64 Jet Geyser – When this geyser is active, it emits very regular jets of water over a height of up to 6 m. Its rash is followed by a rash of Fountain Geyser.
- 65 Fountain Geyser – This geyser is a basin of blue water whose level gradually rises during the preparatory phases for eruptions. When active, its eruptions can reach a height of 15 m for more than 20 min.
- 66 Morning Geyser – This geyser has rare eruptions, but it is one of the largest geysers in the park. When it is active, water comes out in explosions that can reach 60 m height and 30 m of width.
- 67 Clepsydra Geyser – This geysers in quasi-permanent activity has several mouths of eruption which emit several simultaneous jets.
- 68 Spasm Geyser – This small geyser is active when Fountain Geyser is not, its eruptions reach a height of 90 cm.
- 69 Jelly Geyser – The eruptions of this geyser originate from one of the largest craters in the area. They last less than a minute and occur from one to several times per hour.
- 70 Sinter – These vast mineral deposits were formed over thousands of years by the accumulation of different layers related to water chemistry and erosion.
- 71 Lodgepole Pine – These pine trunks are the remains of an ancient forest which has been able to thrive thanks to the natural recycling of minerals and organic materials present in the area. The silica penetrated them and made them resistant, so that they are still visible today.
Madison and Norris
The Norris area is where the thermal activity of the Park is the most important, with the highest underground temperatures. Many geysers are therefore active there. In this part of the Park there are also waterfalls and waterfalls that allow you to appreciate the variety of landscapes.
- 72 West Yellowstone Information Center 30 Yellowstone Ave, West Yellowstone, MT 59758, 1 307-344-2876 from October to April: Mon.- Fri. : 8 h - 17 h ; May and September: Mon.- Sun. : 8 h - 18 h ; from the end of May to the beginning of September: Mon.- Sun. : 8 h - 20 h. – This information center provides the information necessary for visiting the Park.
- 73 Madison Information Station (Madison Information Station) , 1 307 344-2821 from the end of May to the end of September: Mon.- Sun. : 9 h - 18 h ; beginning of October : Mon.- Sun. : 9 h - 17 h. – This station provides the information necessary for visiting the Park and has a bookstore corner. It is also possible to have information on the program Junior Ranger intended for children.
- 74 Norris Museum Information Station (Norris Geyser Basin Museum and Information Station) , 1 307 344-2812 from the end of May to the end of September: Mon.- Sun. : 9 h - 18 h ; beginning of October : Mon.- Sun. : 9 h - 17 h. – This station provides the information necessary for visiting the Park and has a bookstore area (open until 5 p.m.).
- 75 Ranger Museum (Museum of the National Park Ranger) , 1 307 344-7353 from the end of May to September: Mon.- Sun. : 9 h - 17 h. – This museum traces the history of rangers through exhibitions and videos. It is held by rangers retired volunteers.
- 76 Firehole falls – In summer, it is possible to bathe at the foot of these waterfalls with a height of 12 m. However, swimming is not supervised.
- 77 Gibbon Falls – These falls from a height of 26 m drain onto the shore of what remains of Yellowstone Crater.
- 78 Beryl spring – The water from this spring is very hot there, close to the boiling point, so that when the weather is a bit cool, a cloud forms above it.
- 79 Geyser Basin monument – This area is accessible by a short walk from 1,5 km. It is made up of ancient geysers, now inactive, whose mineral deposits make them look like fossils.
- 80 Artists Paintpots – This thermal zone is made up of several very colorful sources as well as bubbling mud baths. You can see part of the forest that burned in 1988}.}
Porcelain Basin
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Crackling Lake
- 81 Porcelain Terrace Overlook – This point of view allows to observe many geysers located on a white stone ground reminiscent of porcelain.
- 82 Black Growler Steam Vent – This fumarole is one of the hottest in the Park with a temperature that can reach 138 ° C. The underground heat promotes the emission of gases and vapors in the form of powerful jets.
- 83 Ledge Geyser – The eruptions of this geyser have the particularity of being oblique and sometimes reach the height of 50 m by projecting water over 70 m. Its activity is irregular, it can take from a few hours to several years between two eruptions.
- 84 Congress Pool – Most of the time, this basin is pale blue in color, but it also happens that it comes in the form of bubbling mud.
- 85 Porcelain Basin Hot Springs – The milky color of the minerals covering this area gave its name to this place. These minerals come from the hot spring water which brings them to the surface, at the rate of a layer of a little less 2,5 cm per century.
- 86 Blue Geyser – The eruptions of this geyser may have reached a height of 20 m in the 1990s but has been asleep since February 1997.
- 87 Whirligig Geysers – These geysers have two characteristics: they eject water like a spinning top and the resulting yellow-orange deposits make the surroundings very colorful.
- 88 Whale's Mouth – This hot spring was named so because its shape evokes the mouth of a whale.
- 89 Crackling Lake – This basin is named so because of the cracklings caused by the sources in the immediate vicinity.
Back Basin
Geyser Steamboat
- 90 Emerald spring – This source owes its emerald color to yellow sulphide deposits at the bottom of the basin, the color of which combines with the blue of the sky.
- 91 Steamboat Geyser – It is the largest active geyser in the world, with eruptions reaching heights of 91 m. However, they are unpredictable, the last dating from 2014.
- 92 Cistern Spring – This source is linked to the geyser Steamboat by an underground network, so that it empties when the geyser is erupting. In normal times, however, we can observe a blue background with a gray border linked to mineral deposits.
- 93 Echinus Geyser – The eruptions of this geyser are unpredictable but begin with a rise in the level of the water within the basin constituting it until an explosion of steam and water at a height that can reach 18 m for 4 min to 2 h.
- 94 Green Dragon Spring – This bubbling spring coming out of a cave makes a noise evoking that of a dragon.
- 95 Porkchop Geyser – This geyser exploded in 1989, since it is only a hot spring.
- 96 Minute Geyser – The behavior of this geyser has changed significantly following the activity of the first visitors to the Park who threw stones at it, thus obstructing one of its vents. While he had specific rashes every minute, his behavior today is unpredictable.
- 97 Virginia Cascade – This waterfall with a height of 18 m is located on the old road (now one-way) connecting Norris to Canyon.
- 98 Roaring mountain – This area north of Norris towards Mammoth is home to many acid fumaroles, the sound of which resembled that of a roaring until the early 1900s. Today the roar has become hissing.
Mammoth Hot Springs
It is in this area that the administrative buildings of the Park are located.
- 99 Albright Information Center (Albright Visitor Center) , 1 307 344-2263 from October to the end of May: Mon.- Sun. : 9 h - 17 h ; from the end of May to September: Mon.- Sun. : 8 h - 19 h. –
free. This information center offers information on the Park, exhibitions, the entertainment program of rangers, a bookstore and toilets. - 99 Roosevelt Arch – This arch marks the northern entrance to the Park. Inaugurated by Theodore Roosevelt in 1903, it is adorned with a plaque on which is written a sentence taken from the law enacting Yellowstone in National Park: For the Benefit and Enjoyment of the People (For the benefit and pleasure of the people).
- 99 Historic Fort Yellowstone – These buildings bear witness to the presence of the army within the Park, between 1886 and 1918. At the end of the 19th century, the Park was threatened by the overexploitation of its resources, which diverted it from its initial objective of protection. . The budgets allocated to protection being clearly insufficient, the management of the Park thus turned to the army to save the natural resources of the Park. The soldiers constructed and inhabited the buildings that constitute Fort Yellowstone. Today some of these buildings have been converted. It is possible to walk around the historic camp.
free. This information center offers information on the Park, exhibitions, the entertainment program of rangers, a bookstore and toilets.The geological curiosities within this area consist of two expanses of terraced sources, the lower part (lower) and the upper part (upper) being in a row.
Lower Terraces
Main Terrace
Canary spring
This area is traveled on foot on landscaped wooden sidewalks.
- 99 Opal Terrace – The spring that flows there became active in 1926 and leaves mineral deposits that have required development of the surroundings in order to protect the historic house located nearby.
- 99 Liberty Cap – This ancient source is a fairly unusual rock formation in the Park, since its operation has allowed minerals to accumulate over the centuries to form a cone with a height of 11 m.
- 99 Spring palette – From a flat area, the water flows along a steep ridge, creating on this small hill a palette of colors ranging from green to orange, like a painter's palette. The different colors are related to the variety of bacteria present on the rock.
- 99 Minerva Terrace – This source, whose colors are varied and vivid, has the particularity of being adorned with mineral deposits forming frozen flows.
- 99 Cleopatra Terrace – This source did not always have this name, the name Cleopatra having been given to different places in the area over time, due to the strong geothermal activity.
- 99 Jupiter Terrace – This source has dried up since 1992, but not definitively. When active, its colors are eye-catching and make it stand out in the area.
- 99 Main Terrace – This central terrace is constantly changing, with sources becoming inactive while others are awakening. The different layers of rocks give it colors ranging from yellow to green.
- 99 Canary spring – This source of yellow color owes its brilliance to the bacteria inhabiting it, thus giving a creamy appearance to the rocks constituting it.
Upper Terraces
Orange Spring Mound
This area can be traveled by car, a panoramic road allows you to go around the various curiosities, with parking spaces at each remarkable place.
- 99 Prospect Terrace – This terrace, in addition to sheltering colorful springs, offers a panoramic view of the surroundings.
- 99 New Highland Terrace – Trois troncs d'arbres morts, figés dans les formations rocheuses, sont les témoins de l'activité du lieu dans les années 1950. Actuellement cette terrasse n'abrite aucune source active.
- 99 Orange Spring Mound – Ce monticule orange a été créé par des bactéries et des algues grâce à une progression très lente de l'eau et des dépôts minéraux au cours du temps, contrairement aux terrasses qui sont parcourues par des flots plus rapides.
- 99 Bath Lake – Au pied d'une petite colline escarpée se trouve se lac qui peut être plein comme vide suivant les périodes.
- 99 White Elephant Back Terrace – Cette formation rocheuse en forme de dos d'éléphant a été créée au cours des millénaires par les dépôts minéraux d'un courant d'eau en provenance de la croute terrestre.
- 99 Angel Terrace – Cette formation rocheuse est d'une blancheur parfaite lorsqu'elle est asséchée mais très colorée lorsqu'elle est active. Après plusieurs décennies d'asséchement total, certaines parties de la terrasse sont parfois actives.
Tower-Roosevelt
Tower Fall
Cette zone est la moins touristique du Parc, ce qui permet de profiter d'une nature plus sauvage.
- 99 Blacktail Plateau Drive – Cette piste à sens unique permet de profiter de paysages sauvages au sein du Parc et offre la chance d'observer des animaux.
- 99 Petrified Tree – Parmi les nombreux fossiles présents au sein du Parc, celui-ci est un arbre pétrifié par une éruption volcanique survenue il y a environ 50 millions d'années. On y aperçoit même les stries concentriques annuelles.
- 99 Tower Fall – Ces chutes d'eau d'une hauteur de 40 m ont inspiré de nombreux peintres, en particulier Thomas Moran qui a contribué par son oeuvre à la reconnaissance de Yellowstone en tant que Parc National.
- 99 Calcite Springs – Ce groupe de sources thermales situées le long de la rivière Yellowstone marquent la fin du canyon. Elles témoignent de la présence très ancienne de coulées de lave dues à l'activité volcanique qui a donné naissance au Parc.
- 99 Chittenden Road – Cette piste est la route la plus haute du Parc. Elle se termine par un parking duquel la vue panoramique sur les environs est impressionnante.
Canyon Village
Cette zone est le point d'observation privilégié du grand canyon de Yellowstone, avec de nombreux points de vue facilement accessibles ainsi que des sentiers permettant de s'approcher au plus près des curiosités.
- 99 Centre d'informations pédagogiques du Canyon (Canyon Visitor Education Center) , 1 307 344-2550 d'octobre à fin mai : Mon.- Sun. : 9 h - 17 h ; de fin mai à début septembre : Mon.- Sun. : 8 h - 20 h ; September: Mon.- Sun. : 8 h - 18 h. – Ce centre d'informations permet d'obtenir tous les renseignements nécessaires à la visite du Parc. Il dispose de toilettes ouvertes 24 h/24.
South Rim Drive
Cette route parcourt la rive Sud du canyon. Elle est bordée par un sentier qui relie les différents points de vue.
Le canyon vu depuis Artist Point
- 99 Brink of Upper Falls – Une descente d'environ 300 marches d'un escalier métallique mène au plus près du bord des chutes d'eau Upper Falls qui tombent à cet endroit d'une hauteur de 33 m.
- 99 Upper Falls View – De ce point de vue, on peut apercevoir les chutes d'eau Upper Falls de face.
- 99 Artist point – Ce point de vue offre une vue sur l'ensemble du canyon avec au fond les chutes Lower Falls. Il est nommé ainsi en raison de la variété des couleurs qui peut être admirée à cet endroit, donnant l'impression d'être face à un tableau.
North Rim Drive
Cette route parcourt la rive Nord du canyon. Un sentier longeant au plus près la rivière relie les différents points de vue.
- 99 Brink of Lower Falls – Les chutes Lower Falls sont les plus impressionnantes du canyon, avec une hauteur de 94 m. Ce point de vue est situé au bord des chutes et offre une vue impressionnante.
- 99 Lookout Point – Ce point de vue offre un panorama sur le canyon et ses chutes.
- 99 Grand View – Ce point de vue offre un panorama dégagé sur le canyon.
- 99 Inspiration Point – Ce point de vue permet d'apercevoir le canyon dans toute sa longueur et toute la richesse de ses couleurs.
- 99 Sulphur Caldron – Ce bain bouillonnant est l'une des sources les plus acides du Parc avec un pH de 1,3 dû à une forte présence de soufre, dont l'odeur est particulièrement prégnante aux alentours.
Mud Volcano
- 99 Mud Vulcano – Cet ensemble de bains de boue bouillonnants est très riche en soufre, d'où une odeur d'oeuf pourri.
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Observation des animaux
Espèces vivant au sein du Parc
Le Parc n'est pas seulement connu pour ses geysers, mais aussi pour la richesse de sa faune : 67 espèces de mammifères, 330 espèces d'oiseaux, 5 espèces d'amphibiens et 6 espères de reptiles y ont élu domicile.
- Amphibiens – La salamandres tigrée, la rainette, le crapaud boréal, la grenouille maculée de Columbia, et les plaines crapaud évoluent au sein du Parc.
- Oiseaux – On peut apercevoir le cygne trompette, le plongeon huard, l'aigle royal et pygargue, le faucon, le cincle d'Amérique, la grue du Canada, la gélinotte huppée, le grand duc d'Amérique, le balbuzard, le pélican blanc et de nombreux autres oiseaux.
- Poissons – Dans les lacs et rivières du Parc évoluent l'ombre Arctic, la truite fardée de Yellowstone et l'Westslope, le corégone de montagne, les suckers dont les meuniers de montagne/rouge/de l'Utah, le chabot tacheté, les ménés, etc...
- Mammifères – Les grands mammifères sont impressionnants à observer, en particulier le grizzli, l'ours noir, loup gris, le loup, le lynx, le wapiti, le cerf, le bison, l'orignal, le mouflon d'Amérique, la chèvre de montagne, ... Pour votre sécurité, il est impératif de maintenir les distances recommandées avec les animaux et de ne pas les attirer involontairement en transportant de la nourriture.
- Reptiles – Le serpent de taureau (Bull serpent), le serpent à sonnette ou crotale (Rattlesnake Prairie) le seul serpent venimeux du parc, le boa caoutchouc, le lézard des armoises, le serpent jarretière vallée (couleuvre) évoluent au sein du Parc.
Lieux d'observation
- 1 Lamar Valley – Dans cette zone, il est possible d'observer des bisons, des ours noirs, des grizzlis, des loups et des wapitis.
- 2 Mont Washburn – Autour de ce sommet, il est possible d'observer des ours noirs, des grizzlis, des wapitis, des bisons, des mouflons d'Amérique et des loups.
- 3 Hayden Valley – Dans cette vallée, il est possible d'observer des ours noirs, des grizzlis, des wapitis, des bisous et des loups.
Walks and hikes
Le Parc dispose de plus de 1 400 km de sentiers de randonnées. Pour faire de la randonnée sur plusieurs jours et passer les nuits dans le Parc, un permis est obligatoire. La présence d'ours et de grizzlis oblige aussi à se renseigner sur l'attitude à adopter face à un tel animal et à prendre des précautions concernant le stockage de la nourriture.
Lake Village
- 4 Natural Bridge – Ce sentier facile d'une longueur de 3,5 km aller-retour permet d'accéder au pied d'un pont naturel formé dans la roche, puis à son sommet, sans pouvoir toutefois marcher dessus, en raison de sa fragilité.
- 5 Pelican Creek – Ce sentier facile d'une longueur de 1 km aller-retour permet de se promener dans la forêt jusqu'à la rive du lac de Yellowstone. Il permet de se faire une idée de la variété des écosystèmes présents au sein du Parc et d'observer de nombreuses espèces d'oiseaux.
- 6 Storm Point – Ce sentier facile en boucle d'une longueur de 3,5 km débute dans une prairie ouverte offrant un panorama sur Indian Pond puis se poursuit entre les arbres afin d'atteindre le point de vue de Storm Point. La zone rocheuse à proximité de ce point de vue abrite une grande colonie de marmottes à ventre jaune.
- 7 Elephant Back Mountain – Ce sentier de difficulté modérée d'une longueur de 6 km aller-retour, dont une partie en boucle, traverse une forêt dense de pins pour ensuite aboutir à un point de vue offrant un panorama sur le lac de Yellowstone et ses alentours.
- 8 Pelican Valley ouvert à partir du 4 juillet : Mon.- Sun. : 9 h - 19 h. – Ce sentier de difficulté modérée d'une longueur de 10 km traverse une zone d'habitat des grizzlis : il est fortement recommandé de s'y promener par groupes d'au minimum 4 personnes. Ce chemin permet de découvrir une variété de paysages : il commence au travers d'une prairie, puis traverse une forêt pour atteindre un point de vue panoramique sur la vallée et la crique en contrebas. Ensuite le sentier bifurque vers une zone hydrothermale pour atteindre la crique Pelican.
- 9 Avalanche Peak – Ce sentier très difficile d'une longueur de 6,5 km aller-retour est praticable uniquement en juillet et août, étant enneigé jusqu'au début de l'été et fréquenté par les grizzlis dès le début du mois de septembre. Il est réservé aux marcheurs aguerris, la dénivellation étant de près de 700 m over a length of 3 km. Il parcourt une crête étroite pour atteindre un sommet offrant une vue incroyable sur les sommets les plus hauts du Parc.
West Thumb
- 10 Duck Lake – Ce sentier de difficulté modérée d'une longueur de 1,5 km aller-retour monte sur une colline dont le sommet offre une vue sur les lacs Duck et Yellowstone ainsi que sur la zone ravagée par les feux de 1988. Ensuite le chemin redescend jusqu'à la rive du lac Duck.
- 11 Lake Overlook – Ce sentier de difficulté modérée d'une longueur de 2,5 km aller-retour, dont une partie en boucle, permet d'accéder à une prairie située au sommet d'une colline d'où la vue sur le lac de Yellowstone est impressionnante. Attention à bien rester sur le sentier, la zone ayant une activité thermale permanente.
- 12 Shoshone Lake (par DeLacy Creek) – Ce sentier facile d'une longueur de 9,5 km aller-retour longe une forêt le long d'une prairie sur les rives du plus grand lac situé à l'intérieur du Parc. Il est possible d'y observer une faune riche et sauvage, en particulier des grues du Canada, des élans et des oiseaux aquatiques.
- 13 Lewis River Channel / Dogshead Loop – Cette boucle de difficulté modérée d'une longueur de 17,5 km permet de parcourir l'arrière-pays de Yellowstone, des forêts aux eaux colorées de la rivière Lewis. Il est possible d'observer de nombreux oiseaux le long du chemin, en particulier des aigles et des balbuzards.
- 14 Riddle Lake ouvert à partir du 15 juillet. – Ce sentier facile d'une longueur de 7,5 km aller-retour traverse la ligne de partage des eaux entre le Pacifique et l'Atlantique (Continental Divide) et parcourt des prairies, collines et forêts sur les rives du petit, mais pittoresque, lac Riddle.
Old Faithful
- 15 Observation Point – Ce sentier assez difficile en boucle d'une longueur de 3 km mène au point d'observation de la zone de geysers Old Faithful.
- 16 Howard Eaton Trail – Ce sentier de difficulté modérée d'une longueur de 9,5 km aller-retour grimpe sur une colline, puis traverse une forêt d'épicéas avant de rejoindre le geyser Lone Star.
- 17 Lone Star – Ce sentier facile d'une longueur de 7 km aller-retour suit une ancienne route de service le long de la rivière Firehole jusqu'au geyser Lone Star.
- 18 Mystic Falls – Ce sentier de difficulté modérée d'une longueur de 4 km aller-retour longe une crique à travers une forêt de conifères jusqu'à des chutes d'une hauteur de 20 m, marquant le lieu où la rivière Little Firehole quitte le plateau Madison.
- 19 Mallard Lake – Ce sentier de difficulté modérée d'une longueur de 11 km aller-retour traverse la rivière Firehole puis grimpe sur des collines de pins partiellement brûlés avant d'arriver sur une zone pierreuse qui mène au lac Mallard.
- 20 Fairy Falls – Ce sentier facile d'une longueur de 8,5 km aller-retour mène au geyser Imperial dont les éruptions mineures sont fréquentes.
- 21 Sentinel Meadows & Queen's Laundry – Ce sentier de difficulté modérée d'une longueur de 16 km aller-retour suit la rivière Firehole puis se dirige vers la prairie d'où il est possible d'apercevoir de nombreux monticules marquant la présence de sources chaudes. Ce sentier est souvent très humide au printemps et les insectes y sont nombreux en été.
Madison et Norris
- 22 Purple Mountain – Ce sentier difficile d'une longueur de 10 km aller-retour permet d'accéder, après une montée de 500 m de dénivelée, à une vue panoramique sur les rivières Gibbon and Madison.
- 23 Harlequin Lake – Ce sentier facile d'une longueur de 1,5 km aller-retour mène à un petit lac.
Mammoth Hot Springs
- 24 Beaver Ponds Loop – Ce sentier en boucle de difficulté modérée d'une longueur de 8,3 km permet d'apercevoir de nombreux animaux, en particulier des castors (avec les barrages) et des élans.
- 25 Bunsen Peak – Ce sentier de difficulté modérée d'une longueur de 7,5 km aller-retour permet de monter dans des forêts et prairies jusqu'à atteindre le sommet de Bunsen Peak où une vue panoramique permet de contempler des plateaux, lacs et montagnes.
- 26 Osprey Falls – Ce sentier difficile d'une longueur de 13 km aller-retour descend dans l'un des canyons les plus profonds du Parc. Il permet d'accéder à une cascade d'une hauteur de 46 m qui tombe d'un reste de coulée de lave figée par le temps.
- 27 Lava Creek – Ce sentier de difficulté modérée d'une longueur de 7 km (aller simple) permet d'atteindre les chutes Undine of 18 m de hauteur, puis descend progressivement le long de la rivière avant de rejoindre en contrebas le courant de la rivière Gardner.
- 28 Blacktail Deer Creek to Yellowstone River – Ce sentier assez difficile d'une longueur de 12 km aller-retour descend jusqu'à un pont suspendu au-dessus de la rivière Yellowstone.
- 29 Rescue Creek – Ce sentier de difficulté modérée d'une longueur de 13 km (aller simple) monte progressivement dans des forêts de trembles et des prairies, puis descend jusqu'à un pont traversant la rivière Gardner.
- 30 Sepulcher Mountain – Ce sentier difficile en boucle d'une longueur de 18 km nécessite une bonne carte pour s'y repérer. Il est conseillé de se rendre au bureau Mammoth Backcountry Office avant de l'emprunter afin d'obtenir toutes les informations nécessaires. Il s'élève de plus de 1 000 m de dénivelée jusqu'au sommet de la montagne Sepulcher situé à une altitude de 2 942 m, puis descend ensuite de l'autre côté du sommet. Il est possible d'apercevoir des animaux le long du sentier, en particulier des mouflons d'Amérique et des cerfs.
Tower-Roosevelt
- 31 Lost Lake Loop – Ce sentier en boucle de difficulté modérée permet d'accéder au rives du lac Lost (lac perdu) et de profiter de paysages fleuris, tout en ayant l'occasion d'observer des animaux, en particulier des castors et des ours noirs (prudence indispensable !).
- 32 Garnet Hill Loop – Ce sentier en boucle de difficulté modérée d'une longueur de 13 km offre des conditions très variées et permet d'avoir de belles vues sur la rivière Yellowstone. Il est souvent emprunté par des bisons et des ours, il est donc indispensable de faire preuve de la plus grande prudence.
- 33 Hellroaring – Ce sentier difficile d'une longueur de 10 km aller-retour descend tout d'abord au pont suspendu au-dessus de la rivière Yellowstone puis traverse un plateau avant de redescendre vers la crique Hellroaring, lieu de pêche apprécié des amateurs.
- 34 Yellowstone River Picnic Area – Ce sentier en boucle de difficulté modérée d'une longueur de 6 km suit la rive Est de la rivière Yellowstone et permet d'apercevoir des faucons et balbuzards ainsi que des mouflons d'Amérique dans un cadre géologique particulier, puisque constitué d'une faille dans laquelle se trouvent des colonnes de basalte.
- 35 Slough Creek – Ce sentier de difficulté modérée d'une longueur de 5 km aller-retour jusqu'à la première prairie, ou 14 km aller-retour jusqu'à la seconde prairie, suit une ancienne voie de chemin de fer dans les zones sauvages de l'arrière-pays de Yellowstone. La crique longée par le sentier est un lieu de pêche populaire au sein du Parc.
- 36 Mt. Washburn – Ce sentier difficile d'une longueur de 5 km (aller-simple) monte sur une dénivelée de 430 m jusqu'au Mont Washburn. Le chemin est assez large et offre des vues spectaculaires sur le Parc. Il est possible d'apercevoir des mouflons d'Amérique et de nombreuses espèces de fleurs sauvages.
Canyon Village
- 37 Howard Eaton Trail (vers les lacs) – Cette portion du sentier de difficulté modérée passe par quatre lacs : le lac Cascade located at 4 km du point de départ, le lac Grebe located at 7 km du point de départ, le lac Wolf located at 10 km du point de départ et le lac Ice located at 17,5 km du point de départ.
- 38 Grebe Lake – Ce sentier assez facile d'une longueur de 10 km aller-retour est un chemin plus direct que par le sentier précédemment mentionné. Il traverse des prairies et forêts dont certaines ont brûlé lors des grands incendies de 1988.
- 39 Observation Peak – Ce sentier difficile d'une longueur de 15 km et d'une dénivelée importante (430 m sur un parcours de 4 km permet d'accéder à un sommet d'où la vue sur la vie sauvage du Parc est spectaculaire. Pour cela, il traverse des prairies fleuries jusqu'au lac Cascade avant d'entamer la montée assez raide.
- 40 Cascade Lake – Ce sentier facile d'une longueur de 7 km aller-retour permet d'accéder au lac Cascade en traversant des prairies fleuries où il est fréquent d'apercevoir des animaux sauvages.
- 41 Seven Mile Hole – Ce sentier difficile d'une longueur de 16 km aller-retour longe d'abord la rive du canyon et permet d'avoir un aperçu de la cascade Silver Cord. Ensuite il descend jusqu'à sa destination sur une dénivelée de plus de 300 m. La montée se fait en retour, attention à en tenir compte dans la gestion de l'effort.
- 42 Ribbon Lake Loop – Ce sentier en boucle assez facile d'une longueur de 9 km permet d'accéder au lac Clear puis au lac Ribbon avant d'arriver aux points de vue Point Sublime and Artist Point qui offrent un aperçu panoramique du canyon.
Cycling
Le cyclisme est autorisé sur les routes du Parc empruntées par les automobiles, mais aussi sur d'autres routes et sentiers utilisables aussi par les piétons. Avant l'ouverture et après la fermeture aux automobiles du Parc, les cyclistes peuvent y circuler dès que les conditions météorologiques sont réunies.
Dans cette section sont listées les routes et sentiers dont les règles de circulation sont spécifiques aux cyclistes.
- 43 Old Gardiner Road – Cette route de gravier à sens unique pour les automobiles peut être empruntée dans les deux sens par les cyclistes. Elle relie la ville de Gardiner située à l'entrée Nord du Parc à Mammoth Hot Springs. Elle est recommandée pour les adeptes du VTT.
- 44 Blacktail Plateau Drive – Cette route de gravier à sens unique pour les automobiles peut être empruntée dans les deux sens pas les cyclistes. Elle permet d'accéder à une zone sauvage du Parc où il n'est pas rare d'observer de nombreux animaux. Elle est particulièrement recommandée aux adeptes du VTT.
- 45 Voie de chemin de fer abandonnée – Cette ancienne voie de chemin de fer d'une longueur de 8 km est accessible uniquement aux cyclistes et piétons. Elle longe la rivière Yellowstone depuis Gardiner jusqu'à la crique Reese.
- 46 Bunsen Peak Road – Cette route d'une longueur de 10 km accessible uniquement aux cyclistes et piétons permet de faire le tour du sommet Bunsen Peak.
- 47 Riverside Trail – Ce chemin d'une longueur de 2,3 km est accessible aux cyclistes de l'entrée Ouest du Parc jusqu'à la route Barnes.
- 48 Fountain Freight Road – Cette route d'une longueur de 9 km est recommandée aux utilisateurs de VTT et permet de traverser une zone du Parc riche en geysers.
- 49 Sentier d'Old Faithful – Le sentier au départ de l'hôtel Old Faithful Lodge est accessible jusqu'au bassin Morning Glory Pool pour les cyclistes.
- 50 Lone Star Geyser Road – Cette route d'une longueur de 3,2 km peut être empruntée par les cyclistes et les piétons, elle relie la cascade Kepler au geyser Lone Star.
- 51 Natural Bridge Road – Cette route d'une longueur de 1,5 km est accessible aux cyclistes et piétons, elle relie la rive du lac Yellowstone à la formation rocheuse en forme de pont Natural Bridge.
- 52 Accès au Mont Washburn – Le sentier menant au Mont Washburn à partir de la route Chittened est autorisé aux cyclistes, sa longueur est de 5 km.
Horse riding
Il est possible de se déplacer à cheval et/ou de transporter ses bagages sur des lamas au sein du Parc. Il faut pour cela passer par un organisme disposant d'une licence l'autorisant à exercer cette activité et s'inscrire par téléphone. Un planning des disponibilités est disponible en ligne.
Water activities
Bateau personnel
La navigation de plaisance est autorisée sur une grande partie du lac Yellowstone et sur le lac Lewis. Seuls les engins non motorisés sont autorisés sur la plupart des autres lacs. Pour naviguer, un permis est obligatoire ainsi que la présence d'un gilet de sauvetage approuvé par les gardes-côtes pour chaque personne présente au sein du bateau. Avant d'obtenir son permis, le bateau est inspecté afin d'éviter la prolifération d'espèces aquatiques invasives.
Location
- 53 Xanterra Parks & Resorts , 1 307 344-7311, 1 866 439-7375 (free number) – Des hors-bord et chaloupes peuvent être louées auprès de ce prestataire.
Peach
La pêche est autorisée au sein du Parc durant des périodes définies et obéit à des règles de régulation strictes. Il est indispensable de s'y conformer et de disposer d'un permis spécifique avant de s'engager dans cette activité.
Ski de fond et raquettes
Les activités hivernales sont possibles au sein du Parc. Il est possible de louer des skis ou les services d'un guide auprès de prestataires situés à proximité du Parc.
Guided tours
- Tour de matin, réveil avec la vie sauvage Mon.- Sun. : 6 h 15 - 11 h 30.
adults: 87 $, enfants : 43,5 $. – Ce tour en bus permet d'explorer la vallée Lamar tôt le matin au départ des principaux hôtels du Parc. - Visite à cheval une heure : 47 $, two o'clock : 71 $. – Un choix de plusieurs promenades guidées à cheval d'une durée de une ou deux heures est disponible pour parcourir des zones emblématiques du Parc.
- 54 Croisière en bateau – De nombreuses croisières guidées en bateau sont proposées afin de découvrir le Parc ou de pêcher.
adults: To buy
Commerces et boutiques de souvenirs
Lake Village
- 1 Bridge Bay Marina Store 1 Bridge Bay Marina, Bridge Bay, 1 406 586-7593 – Équipements et accessoires nautiques, snack, restauration rapide. Ouvert de fin mai à début septembre.
- 2 Fishing Bridge General Store 1 E Entrance Rd, 1 307 242-7200 – Épicerie, restaurant, souvenirs, glaces, habillement. Ouvert de mi-mai à mi-septembre.
- 3 Yellowstone Association Park Store (Fishing Bridge Museum) – Guides de voyages, livres, cartes... Les bénéfices sont intégralement réinvestis dans le Parc.
- 4 Lake General Store 1 Lake Loop Road, 1 406-586-7593 – Épicerie, restauration, souvenirs, glaces, habillement. Ouvert de mi-mai à fin septembre.
- 5 Lake Hotel Gift Shop – Boutique de souvenirs. Ouvert de mi-mai à fin septembre.
- 6 Lake Lodge Gift Shop – Boutique de souvenirs. Ouvert de mi-juin à fin septembre.
West Thumb
- 7 Grant General Store 2 Grant Village Loop Road, Grant Village, 1 406 586-7593 – Épicerie, restauration, souvenirs, chaussures, équipements d'extérieur. Ouvert de fin mai à mi-septembre.
- 8 Grant Mini Store 1 Grant Village Loop Road, Grant Village, 1 406 586-7593 – Épicerie, snack, souvenirs. Ouvert de mi-mai à fin septembre.
- 9 Grant Village Gift Shop – Boutique de souvenirs. Ouvert de mi-mai à fin septembre.
- 10 Yellowstone Association Park Store (Grant Visitor Center) – Guides de voyages, livres, cartes... Les bénéfices sont intégralement réinvestis dans le Parc.
- 11 Yellowstone Association Park Store (West Thumb Information Center) – Guides de voyages, livres, cartes... Les bénéfices sont intégralement réinvestis dans le Parc.
Old Faithful
- 12 Old Faithful General Store 2 Old Faithful Loop Road, Old Faithful, 1 406 586-7593 – Épicerie, restauration, souvenirs, glaces, habillement. Ouvert de mi-mai à fin septembre.
- 13 Old Faithful Basin Store 1 Old Faithful Road, 1 406 586-7593 – Épicerie, restauration, souvenirs, glaces, habillement. Ouvert de début mai à mi-octobre.
- 14 Old Faithful Inn Gift Shop – Boutique de souvenirs. Ouvert de début mai à mi-octobre.
- 15 Old Faithful Snow Lodge Gift Shop – Boutique de souvenirs. Ouvert de mi-avril à début novembre ainsi que pendant la saison hivernale.
- 16 Old Faithful Lodge Gift Shop – Boutique de souvenirs. Ouvert de mi-mai à début octobre.
- 17 Yellowstone Association Park Store (Old Faithful Visitor Education Center) – Guides de voyages, livres, cartes... Les bénéfices sont intégralement réinvestis dans le Parc.
Madison et Norris
- 18 Yellowstone Association Park Store (Madison Museum) – Travel guides, books, maps ... The profits are fully reinvested in the Park.
- 19 Yellowstone Association Park Store (Norris Geyser Basin) – Travel guides, books, maps ... The profits are fully reinvested in the Park.
Mammoth Hot Springs
- 20 Mammoth General Store 1 Mammoth Upper Loop Road, Mammoth, 1 406 586-7593 – Groceries, souvenirs, ice cream, snacks. Open all year.
- 21 Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel Gift Shop – Souvenir shop. Open from the end of October to the end of April and during the winter season.
- 22 Yellowstone Association Park Store (Albright Visitor Center) – Travel guides, books, maps ... The profits are fully reinvested in the Park.
Tower-Roosevelt
- 23 Tower General Store 1 Dunraven Pass Road, 1 406 586-7593 – Groceries, restaurants, souvenirs, shoes, outdoor equipment. Open from late May to mid-September.
- 24 Roosevelt Store 1 Roosevelt Lodge Road, 1 406 586-7593 – Groceries, snacks, souvenirs. Open from early June to early September.
- 25 Roosevelt Lodge Gift Store – Souvenir shop. Open from early June to early September.
Canyon Village
- 26 Canyon Village General Store 2 Canyon Village Loop Road, Canyon Village, 1 307 242-7377 – Groceries, restaurants, souvenirs, clothing, ice cream. Open from mid-May to early October.
- 27 Yellowstone adventures 1 Canyon Village Loop Road, Canyon Village, 1 406 586-7593 – Outdoor equipment, shoes, clothing, fishing gear, snacks, fast food, souvenirs. Open from mid-April to early November.
- 28 Canyon Lodge Gift Shop – Souvenir shop. Open from the end of May to mid-September.
- 29 Yellowstone Association Park Store (Canyon Visitor Education Center) – Travel guides, books, maps ... The profits are fully reinvested in the Park.
Communicate
Post offices
- 1 Grant Village Post Office 1000 Grant Village, 1 307 242-7338 – Open from mid-May to mid-September.
- 2 Lake Village Post Office 1000 Lake Vlg, 1 307 242-7383
- 3 Old Faithful Post Office 1000 Old Faithful Rd, 1 800 275-8777 (free number)
- 4 Mammoth Hot Springs Post Office 1000 Lower Mammoth, 1 307 344-7764 Mon.- Fri. : 8 h 30 - 17 h.
- 5 Canyon Village Post Office 139 Canyon Village, 1 307 242-7323
Manage the day-to-day
Gas stations
All the stations located within the grounds of the Park accept payment by credit card.
- 6 Fishing Bridge Service Station
- 7 Grant Village Service Station 3 Grand St., 1 307 242-7364
- 8 Old Faithful Service Station , 1 307 545-7286
- 9 Mammoth Service Station , 1 406 848-7333
- 10 Tower / Roosevelt Service Station
- 11 Canyon Village Service Station 5 Canyon Village, 1 307 242-7581
Eat
Here are listed the possibilities of restoration within the enclosure of the Park. Many picnic areas equipped with tables and barbecues are available along the roads crossing the Park. It is also possible to eat in the immediate vicinity of the Park in the town of West Yellowstone which has a substantial supply of restaurants and shops.
Restaurants and cafeterias
- 1 Canyon Lodge Cafeteria , 1 307 344-7311 – Complete menu including meats, fish, salads, sandwiches and desserts.
- 2 Canyon Lodge Dining Room 5700 Norris Canyon Rd, 1 307 242-9955 – Complete menu including meats, fish, burgers, sandwiches, salads, desserts as well as a choice of wines.
- 3 Grant Village Dining Room Grant Village, 1 Grand Loop Rd, 1 307 344-7311 – Complete menu including meats, fish, burgers, sandwiches, salads, desserts as well as a choice of wines.
- 4 Lake Yellowstone Hotel Dining Room , 1 304 344-7311 – Complete menu including meats, fish, burgers, sandwiches, salads, desserts as well as a choice of wines.
- 5 Lake Lodge Cafeteria , 1 866 439-7375 (free number) – Complete menu including meats, fish, salads, sandwiches and desserts.
- 6 Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel Dining Room Grand Loop Rd, 1 307 344-7311 – Complete menu including meats, fish, burgers, sandwiches, salads, desserts as well as a choice of wines.
- 7 Old Faithful Inn Dining Room Hwy 89, Mammoth Hotel, 1 307 344-7311
- 8 Obsidian Dining Room Old Faithful Rd, 1 307 344-7311 – Complete menu including meats, fish, burgers, sandwiches, salads, desserts as well as a choice of wines.
- 9 Old Faithful Lodge Cafeteria , 1 307 344-7311 – Complete menu including meats, fish, salads, sandwiches and desserts.
- 10 Roosevelt Lodge Dining Room – Complete menu including meats, fish, burgers, sandwiches, salads, desserts as well as a choice of wines.
Fast food
Most of the shops located within the grounds of the Park offer a fast food area (see section To buy). Here are listed the places specifically offering this type of catering.
- 11 Canyon Lodge Deli 5700 Norris Canyon Rd – Breakfast, sandwiches, salads, sweet treats.
- 12 Lake Hotel Deli 1 Grand Loop Road – Breakfast, sandwiches, salads, sweet treats.
- 13 Mammoth Terrace Grill – Large selection of breakfasts, sandwiches, burgers and ice cream.
- 14 Old Faithful Inn Bear Paw Deli Old Faithful Rd – Breakfast, sandwiches, salads, sweet treats.
Housing
Here are listed the accommodation possibilities within the Park. Many accommodations are available in the immediate vicinity in the city of West Yellowstone.
Campsites
- 1 Fishing Bridge RV Park , 1 307 344-7311 23,5 $ by night. – This campsite only intended for motorhomes is open from mid-June to mid-September. It is located at an altitude of 2 377 m and offers 325 locations. It is the only campsite in the park to offer water, electricity and an emptying service for motorhomes. It is equipped with toilets and showers, the latter being chargeable (two showers are included for each paid night). It is possible to book online or by phone.
- 2 Norris Campground 20 $ by night. – This campsite, open from mid-May to the end of September, has a central position within the Park. It is located at an altitude of 2 286 m, in the middle of the trees, with a large meadow to the south which gives the opportunity to observe wild animals, in particular the bison which regularly walk in its enclosure. It is equipped with toilets and offers 100 places which are allocated to the first come, including 2 for motorhomes with a maximum length of 15 m and 5 for motorhomes with a maximum length of 9 m.
- 3 Indian Creek Campground 15 $ by night. – This campsite located in the northern part of the Park is open from mid-June to mid-September. Located at an altitude of 2 225 m, it is one of the most spartan in the Park, being equipped with dry toilets and not offering electricity. However, it offers an exceptional panorama of the neighboring mountains and many opportunities to observe wildlife. Its 70 sites are allocated to the first to arrive.
- 4 Mammoth Campground 20 $ by night. – This campsite located in the northern part of the Park, at an altitude of 1 889 m, is the only one open all year round. It offers quick access to the Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces and opportunities to observe animals, especially elk and bison that occasionally roam around its enclosure. It is equipped with drinking water and toilets, each site has a picnic table and a barbecue with a grill, but no electrical outlet. At the back of the campsite is the amphitheater in which the activities of the rangers nightly.
- 5 Tower Fall Campground 15 $ by night. – This campsite, open from the end of May to the end of September, is located at an altitude of 2 012 m in the North-East of the Park, near the valley Lamar, privileged place of observation of animals. It offers 31 pitches, some of which are shaded. It is equipped with drinking water and toilets, but no electricity. Each location has a picnic table and a barbecue with a grill. It is possible to walk to a mini-market and a restaurant from the campsite.
- 6 Slough Creek Campground 15 $ by night. – Open from mid-June to early October, this campsite is one of the most popular in the Park. It is located north of the Park, at an altitude of 1 905 m, in a cove renowned for fishing opportunities. It offers 23 places allocated to first arrivals, including 14 for motorhomes with a maximum length of 9 m, equipped with a picnic table and a barbecue with grill. It has drinking water and toilets, but no electricity.
- 7 Pebble Creek Campground 15 $ by night. – Open from mid-June to the end of September, this campsite is located near the northeast entrance to the Park at an altitude of 2 103 m. It is equipped with drinking water and toilets, but no electricity. Its 27 sites all have a picnic table and a barbecue with a grill. This campsite is far from shops and restaurants, the closest being at a distance of 15 km.
- 8 Canyon Campground , 1 307 344-7371 28 $ by night. – Open from late May to mid-September, this 273-site campsite is located near Yellowstone Canyon, at an altitude of 2 408 m in a pine forest, which allows to keep a pleasant freshness in summer. Each location has a picnic table and a barbecue with a grill. It is equipped with toilets and sinks with running drinking water, a laundromat (paying) and showers (paying). This campsite welcomes motorhomes and has a dumping station. It is located close to all amenities. Reservation is strongly recommended.
- 9 Bridge Bay Campground , 1 307 344-7311 23,5 $ by night. –
Open from the end of May to the beginning of September, this campsite with 432 pitches is located in the immediate vicinity of the lake Yellowstone, at an altitude of 2 347 m. It offers spectacular views of the lake and is close to the marina of Bridge bay and shops. Each location has a picnic table and a barbecue with a grill. The campsite is also equipped with toilets and sinks with running drinking water. A dump station for motorhomes is also available. - 10 Grant Village Campground , 1 307 344-7311 28 $ by night. – Open from mid-June to mid-September, this 430 pitches campsite is located at the southern end of the lake Yellowstone, at an altitude of 2 377 m. It is equipped with toilets and sinks with running drinking water, each site has a picnic table and a barbecue with grill. Reservation is strongly recommended.
- 11 Lewis Lake Campground 15 $ by night. – Located near the southern entrance in a pine forest, at an altitude of 2 378 m, this campsite has 85 pitches, making it one of the smallest in the Park. It is equipped with toilets and drinking water, each site also having a picnic table and a barbecue with grill.
Hotels
Unless otherwise stated, the hotels located within the grounds of the Park are only open during the summer season, from the end of April to mid-October.
- 12 Lake Yellowstone Hotel & Cabins , 1 307 344-7311 of 157 $ To 690 $ the night. – Opened in 1891, this hotel is the oldest in the Park. Renovated in 2014, it has regained its original colonial inspiration and offers all current amenities.
- 13 Lake Lodge Cabins , 1 307 344-7311 of 88 $ To 204 $ the night. – The decision to allow cars within the Park in 1915 generated an influx of additional visitors as well as new hotel needs. This is when the Lake lodge was built, offering a possibility of intermediate accommodation between camping and luxury hotels. It now offers 186 cabins with bathrooms.
- 14 Canyon Lodge & Cabins , 1 307 344-7311 of 140 $ To 499 $ the night. – Located near the canyon of Yellowstone, this hotel, open from the beginning of June to the end of September, has more than 500 rooms and cabins. A restaurant, a cafeteria and a delicatessen allow you to eat at any price and at any time.
- 15 Grant Village , 1 307 344-7311 230 $ the night. – Built in 1984, this complex consists of six two-storey buildings each containing 50 rooms. It also has a lakeside restaurant as well as a souvenir shop.
- 16 Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel and Cabins , 1 307 344-7311 of 90 $ To 499 $ the night. – Built in 1936 and open both summer and winter, this hotel is located close to Mammoth Hot Springs in a place where it is not uncommon to see moose wandering around.
- 17 Old Faithful Inn , 1 307 344-7311 of 115 $ To 572 $ the night. – Built in 1903, this hotel is the largest in the world built from wooden logs. It is located in front of the geyser Old faithful, one of the main tourist attractions of the Park. Its 327 rooms are complemented by a restaurant, bar, souvenir shop and guided coach tour service.
- 18 Old Faithful Lodge Cabins , 1 307 344-7311 of 88 $ To 148 $ the night. – This hotel, whose central building was built in the 1920s, is located near the geyser Old faithful. It has a bakery, a fast food area and a cafeteria.
- 19 Old Faithful Snow Lodge & Cabins , 1 307 344-7311 of 114 $ To 284 $ the night. – Open in summer and winter, this hotel, completed in 1999, fits perfectly into the Park with its facades covered with wood. It has a dining room, grill and souvenir shop.
- 20 Roosevelt Lodge & Cabins , 1 307 344-7311 of 89 $ To 142 $ the night. – Located near the waterfalls Tower falls, this hotel is designed for families and fishermen with its typical American West ambiance, in particular its restaurant which serves steaks and its service of tours of the Park on horseback.
