Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park



Location: Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana
Size: 2,221,766 acres
Established: 1872

Activities: Hiking, backpacking, climbing, bird watching, camping, nature walks, wildlife viewing, stargazing, biking, horseback riding, swimming, boating, kayaking, snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing, snow skiing, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, interpretive programs, and auto touring.
General Information for Yellowstone


Park Vision
Photos and facts on the mountains, waterfalls, rivers, lakes, and hydrothermal features of Yellowstone National Park. Also includes brief park history.

National Park Service
Describes the activities, facilities, natural features, wildlife, nearby attractions, and educational programs at this park.


Pictures of Yellowstone National Park


Terra Galleria Photography
A collection of images of Yellowstone National Park.

Niebrugge Images
A gallery of photographs of this park.

A Collection of Historic Photographs Featuring Park Geology
Virtual tour includes descriptions of historic images.


Wildlife and Nature at Yellowstone


Nature and Science - Animals
Information on the birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, and amphibians of Yellowstone.

Yellowstone Flora and Fauna
Describes some of the wildlife and plants found at Yellowstone National Park. Includes bear safely tips.

Bird Records for Yellowstone NP - List of birds found at this national park. Includes residence status.

Mammal Records for Yellowstone NP
List of mammals that inhabit this park. Includes common names and scientific names.

Nature and Science - Plants
Information on the grasses, wildflower, shrubs, and trees of Yellowstone.

Geology of Yellowstone National Park
Discusses the geysers, Yellowstone Lake, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River, Hayden Valley, and many other geologic features of this park.


History of Yellowstone National Park


Yellowstone History
Find facts on Old Faithful, the historic backcountry cabins, Fort Yellowstone, and the Lake Fish Hatchery Historic District. Also includes archaeological information.


Yellowstone Weather and Map