While crouching behind a tree is always a possibility, you will be relieved to know that there are bathrooms in Yellowstone National Park. Proper planning before visiting any National Park is key. Parks like Yellowstone and Glacier National Park are vast. At times, bathrooms are few and far between. In this post, get prepared by… Read More »
It’s hard to disconnect and enjoy nature these days. While I encourage you to do this, there is cell phone service in Yellowstone National Park. This will allow you to contact family in case of emergency, stay on top of that important work email, or post that story of a bison crossing the road! In… Read More »
Before driving around Yellowstone, you might be wondering are there any gas stations in Yellowstone National Park? Considering Yellowstone is an expansive park at over 2.2 million acres, you don’t want to run out of gas out here. Fortunately, Yellowstone does have gas stations. In this post, I’ll share where to find gas stations in… Read More »
There are many great campgrounds in Yellowstone National Park. Since most people only visit here once in a lifetime, choosing the best campground in Yellowstone National Park will help you make the most of your experience. After traveling to and camping in Yellowstone multiple times, I’ve gotten a feel for which campsites are better than… Read More »
Yes. If you think your local gym’s court is cool, think again. To begin with, the Yellowstone basketball court is nestled in the heart of Yellowstone National Park – one of America’s finest parks. You might be thinking the Yellowstone basketball court is outdoors in this serene setting, but it’s not. The court is inside… Read More »
Yellowstone Lake Backcountry Campsites Camp # Cap Stock Campsite Name Notes* 5E2 12 0 Terrace Point B 5E3 12 0 Brimstone Point T/B 5E4 12 25 Brimstone Bay T/B 5E6 12 0 Columbine Meadow North T/B 1 night limit 5E7 12 0 Meadow Creek T Closed 4/1-7/14 5E8 12 0 Park Point South T/B Clsd… Read More »
Yellowstone has several National Park Service operated visitor facilities throughout the park. Exhibits cover a wide range of natural and cultural history subjects. Select a link below to find out about facilities associated with that park area and their functions. Albright Visitor Center & Museum The Albright Visitor Center and Museum—open seven days a week—was built… Read More »
Yellowstone National Park’s backcountry is a diverse area with hundreds of miles of trails, vast forests, wild rivers, remote mountains, abundant wildlife, and a variety of geysers and hot springs. It can provide a unique and enjoyable experience if you are prepared to deal with situations you may encounter while on the trail. The information… Read More »
Roads North Entrance to Mammoth Mammoth to Tower Junction Tower Junction to Northeast Entrance Tower Junction to Canyon Junction Canyon Junction to Fishing Bridge Junction Fishing Bridge Junction to East Entrance Fishing Bridge Junction to West Thumb West Thumb to South Entrance West Thumb to Old Faithful Old Faithful to Madison Junction Madison Junction to… Read More »
Yellowstone has a designated backcountry campsite system, and a Backcountry Use Permit is required for all overnight stays. Each designated campsite has a maximum limit for the number of people and stock allowed per night. The maximum stay per campsite varies from 1 to 3 nights per trip. Campfires are permitted only in established fire… Read More »