Begin your Yellowstone adventure at one of the park's five entrances and travel the Grand Loop, exploring remarkable sights and natural phenomena. At West Thumb Geyser Basin, marvel at the boiling geysers and the deep Abyss Pool. Learn about birdwatching and the historical connections at Shoshone Lake. Don't miss the predictable eruptions of Old Faithful and the stunning other geysers nearby.Witness the vibrant colors of Grand Prismatic Spring, the largest hot spring in the U.S., and discover the unique microbial life that thrives in its extreme conditions. At the Fountain Paint Pot, view colorful mud pools and learn about Yellowstone's "Zone of Death." Visit the scalding Norris Geyser Basin and hear tales of its discovery.View Electric Peak and cross the park’s Golden Gate Bridge to see Mammoth Hot Springs, a hotspot for elk sightings. As you travel, learn about the supervolcano beneath you and enjoy breathtaking views of waterfalls and ancient petrified trees.Explore Lamar Valley for wildlife sightings of elk, bison, and possibly grizzlies or wolves. At Dunraven Pass, enjoy panoramic views from 9,000 feet. Experience the grandeur of Yellowstone’s Grand Canyon and relax by Yellowstone Lake, watching for moose. This tour encapsulates the awe-inspiring diversity and natural beauty of Yellowstone.
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Take a comprehensive tour of everything this immense national park has to offer. Get up close and personal with the world-famous Old Faithful, as well as even bigger geysers. Visit steaming hot springs radiating bands of brilliant color, bubbling paint pots, and sparkling waterfalls. Find the best places to spot wild bison, elk, grizzly bears, and even wolves. Learn the volcanic history of Yellowstone, understand what makes it so unique, and find out how it became a national park
You can start this self-guided tour at any of Yellowstone National Park’s five entrances: 1- South Entrance Road, S Entrance Rd, Wyoming, USA 2- West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center, 30 Yellowstone Ave, West Yellowstone, MT 59758, USA 3- Yellowstone National Park North Entrance, N Entrance Rd, Gardiner, MT 59030, USA 4- Northeast Entrance Road, NE Entrance Rd, Cooke City-Silver Gate, MT, USA 5- East Entrance Road, E Entrance Rd, Wyoming, USA No matter which entrance you choose, be sure to only drive in a clockwise direction once you hit the Grand Loop.