There are many different options for you visit to Yellow Stone. There are some of us that want to be out in the wilderness for the whole length of our visit. Other people want to experience all that nature has to offer but we would like a hot shower and a toilet at the end of the day. This national landmark accommodates everyone for their visit to the park.
The park is set up so that visitors are able to drive through it every day, year-round. Along with driving through the park people can decide to hike, bike, camp, or lodge on the park grounds. If you are wanting to visit the park for anything other than driving I would suggest visiting the National Park site for Seasonal Opening and Closing Dates for different Facilities.
Backcountry Hiking & Camping
This can be an incredible way to explore the park but before camping or hiking here you need to be prepared and have reservations as well as obtain a permit ahead of time. There are many things to keep in mind when thinking about camping or hiking in Yellowstone including the wildlife of the area, like bears.
If you are thinking about camping or hiking, contact the National Park Service by email or phone call. This information can be found while visiting the National Park Service site: http://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/backcountryhiking.htm
Camping in the park
There are five reservation campgrounds. These include Bridge Bay, Canyon, Fishing Bridge RV Park, Grant Village, and Madison. There are also an additional seven campgrounds that the National park Service manages as a first-come, first-served basis.
Visit www.YellowstoneNationalParkLodges.com for more information about camping at the park.
Lodging in the park
There are nine lodges in the park that include over 2,000 rooms. These include, Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel and Cabins, Roosevelt Lodge Cabins, Canyon Lodge and Cabins, Lake Lodge Cabins, Lake Hotel Cabins, Grant Village, Old Faithful Inn, Old Faithful Lodge Cabins, and Snow Lodge and Cabins.
Visit www.YellowstoneNationalParkLodges.com for more information about lodging at the park.
Biking
If you are into biking, exploring Yellowstone on bike can be an incredible adventure for you. When considering biking in the park keep in mind that you need to use caution while riding on park roads because of the narrow, winding shoulders of the road.
Make sure you visit the National Park site for more information about bicycle safety. On their site you can also find information for camping and bicycle routes throughout the park. http://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/bicycling.htm
Driving around the park
The park is set up so that visitors are able to drive through it every day, year-round. Driving can make it quick and easy to get around the entire park. It is good to keep in mind what time of year you would like to visit the park because roads can be challenging to manage during certain seasons.
Make sure you visit the National Park Site for maps and more information about routes you can take throughout the park.
Where to go to get more information
A wonderful source to look into even more information at is the National Park Service site. http://www.nps.gov/yell/index.htm They provide even more details about planning your trip. News and alerts affecting the park are updated regularly. This site is also an incredible source for anyone that needs to get in contact with the park for camping, hiking, or lodging.
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