Wyoming
Old Faithful
Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
The world's most famous geyser, located in the southwest section of Yellowstone National Park. This is a heavily trafficked area, there is a parking lot in the area as well as a lodge that has food and seating. The geyser erupts around every 74 minutes, there is a countdown in the lodge to make sure you don't miss it. Make sure to keep your distance from the geyser in the designated locations, the steam created from the eruption has been measured above 350 degrees. This is such an awesome experience to witness.
Osprey Falls Trail
101 Snowy Mountain Rd, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
This 8.3 mile (out and back) trail leads to an absolutely breathtaking waterfall. The first 4 miles of the trail are flat and scenic, however once you hit the ravine the trail is very steep and dangerous. I don’t recommend this trail if you have smaller children or if you cannot handle heights. The trail is vigorous towards the ravine however totally worth it leading to the waterfall. One of my favorite hikes in Yellowstone National Park!
Devils Tower National Monument
WY-110, Devils Tower, WY 82714
The Devils Tower was the first National Monument in the United States. This tower is sedimentary rock rises above the surrounding grassland, creating a huge ‘tower’. Geologists have studies the formation of rock for decades and still wonder today how it was formed. You are allowed to climb the tower with a permit, or can schedule a climbing tour. Surrounding the tower there are hiking trails, places to eat, and places to camp.
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Yellowstone National Park is 96% Wyoming, 3% Montana, and 1% Idaho
Yellowstone National Park is the home to hundreds of species, including bears, if you are hiking I strongly recommend carrying bear spray as a precautionary. There are approximately 730 bears within Yellowstone Park alone and are common to see on trails.
When you are driving in Yellowstone National Park it is common to come across wildlife. If the wildlife stay in the road and create a jam the locals call it a “wildlife jam”! If you find yourself a in a wildlife jam, it could take several minutes until the wildlife make their way off the road, as the park rangers do not disturb the wildlife, so be patient!
