Yellowstone National Park (USA): Must-Visit Facts, Tips, and Highlights

[dropcap]I[/dropcap]t is the 1st National Park in the U.S. and the World. U.S. Congress established this park on March 1, 1872. Nearly millions of people visit the park every year. The principal part of this park is situated in northwestern Wyoming. Yellowstone National Park also spans eastern Idaho and southern Montana. The most-attended park in the United States, it has the largest percentage of hydrothermal features in the world. 

Yellowstone National Park has a grand loop road, which visitors use to drive around and view the entire park from their vehicles. On this road, the majority of attractions are located. In addition, there are various roadside picnic areas where visitors can rest. It has a thousand miles of trails which are ideal for hiking and back-country explorations. 

Facts of The Yellowstone National Park

• In North America, Yellowstone Lake is the largest high-altitude lake
• It has a total of 9 visitor centers
• There are more than 2000 campsites and 12 campgrounds
• It has 2 species of bear
• There are 7 species of ungulates
• 322 bird species and 67 mammals are also present in this park.
• Nearly 200 exotic plants and more than 1100 native plant species can be found here.
• More than 290 waterfalls are present in this park.
• Having more than 10000 thermal features along with 300+ geysers, this park is rated among the world’s largest calderas.

Top Things To Know

• A large number of tourists visit the park throughout the year, but the footfall is at a peak in June, July, and August.
• It is spread over 2,219,791 acres of land so it can take longer to drive through the road construction and traffic.
• Some parts of the park have cell reception, but you will also come across areas where there will be a zero signal on your smartphone.
• Make sure to install the NPS Yellowstone App before you visit the Yellowstone National Park to increase your experience.
• Planning and execution are important, especially for accommodation. This is because the lodges and campgrounds often fill up quickly.
• Always maintain course on boardwalks as there have been injury incidents with hot springs, animals, etc.
• Take selfies in a safe manner. Do not approach any animal for it.
• Try to visit the park in non-peak hours to avoid crowds, rush, and traffic.