YELLOWSTONE National Park QUICK FACTS

Established: March 1, 1872 * Yellowstone celebrated its sesquicentennial (150th) anniversary in 2022!

Size: 2.2 million acres

Number of Annual Visitors: 3 million-plus

Active Thermal Features: 10,000

AMERICA'S NATIONAL PARK

Venture out in the Serengeti of North America and check out all of the park’s highlights. jht.guide/yellowstone

The world’s first national park is also one of its most distinctive. From rocky flats dotted with plumes of mysterious steam to bubbling mud pots and geothermal pools in shades of startling aquamarine and goldenrod, there is no place on Earth quite like it. In fact, Yellowstone contains the largest concentration of geysers (60%!) in the world, with approximately 10,000 active thermal features, the most famous of which is Old Faithful geyser

Since its creation in 1872, Yellowstone National Park has become a model of conservation—one of the last large, intact ecosystems in the temperate zone. What this means for visitors? A step back in time to primordial wilderness; untouched, unaltered. It helps explain why Yellowstone has been called “America’s Serengeti” for the richness and diversity of its wildlife. Vast herds of elk and bison graze the plains while storied predators like the grizzly bear and wolf still forage and hunt the valleys. If you’re lucky, you’ll see all four species—but from a safe distance!

To Do

• Visit historic locations such as the Old Faithful Lodge, Mammoth Hot Springs and Fort Yellowstone and the Northeast Ranger Station.

Distance from Jackson: 60 miles to the south entrance

• Stop by the Old Faithful, Fishing Bridge, West Thumb and Grant visitor centers.

• Visit Canyon Village to learn about the supervolcano at the visitor center.

• Choose from more than 900 miles of hiking trails.

• Get a new perspective of the park’s geothermal features in winter by taking a snowmobile or snowcoach tour.

• Take in the Yellowstone River.

• See wildlife in Lamar Valley.

Helpful Information

ENTRY FEE: A 7-day pass is $35 for a private, noncommercial vehicle and $30 per motorcycle. The fee for those on foot or bicycle is $20 per person. Annual passes cost $70.

CELLULAR SERVICE: Cell towers at Old Faithful, Mammoth Hot Springs, West Yellowstone, Grant Village, Lake Village, and Mount Washburn provide service to most developed areas.

Old Faithful erupts every 44 to 125 minutes. To plan accordingly, check with the visitor center upon arrival or jht. guide/oldfaithful for upcoming eruption times.

WHERE TO FUEL UP: Canyon Village, Fishing Bridge, Grant Village, Mammoth Hot Springs, Old Faithful, and Tower Junction. EV charging stations are available at Old Faithful, Canyon Village, Mammoth Hot Springs and the West Entrance to the park.