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Yellowstone National Park Holidays USA |
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Underneath Yellowstone National Park USA lies a
large Super Volcano which last erupted some 640,000 years ago. The massive caldera left was
45km by 75km, making this Super Volcano is one of the largest in the world. The underlying magma
created Yellowstone's world famous geysers and the park's 10,000 volcanic effects.
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A popular destination for USA holidays, Yellowstone National Park is
located in Wyoming in the western United States, bordering the US
States of Idaho and Montana.
Some historic Yellowstone National Park lodging dates back to the early
1900's, including Old Faithful Inn, which is
located next to the world-famous Old Faithful Geyser. Yellowstone
is one of the largest US National Parks at over 2.2
million acres. There are over 300 miles of roads
including the figure of 8 Grand Loop.
In this
Yellowstone guide, we provide useful facts about the park with information on
Yellowstone National Park lodging, cabins and accommodation.
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Yellowstone Directions
Unfortunately,
Yellowstone holidays involve quite a lot of
driving. However, the National Park is only 56 miles from
Jackson, Wyoming. Driving from Jackson is highly
recommended as you pass through the beautiful
scenery of
Grand Teton National Park on the way
to Yellowstone's south entrance. Alternatively,
the driving distance from Salt Lake City, Utah
is 390 miles. Here are driving directions to
Yellowstone National Park:-
- To the west entrance from West Yellowstone, MT
using US 20 or 191.
- To the south entrance from Jackson, WY using US
26, 89, 287, 191.
- To the east entrance from Cody, WY using US 14,
16, 20.
- To the north entrance from Livingston and
Gardiner, MT via US 89.
Yellowstone Park Highlights
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Grand Canyon
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Mammoth Hot Springs
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The Grand Canyon of Yellowstone
offers the park's
best scenery
and colour.
Take the North Rim Drive to
Inspiration Point and then onto
Grandview. From here there's a short
trail to Red
Rock Point. This offers breathtaking views of Lower Falls
at 308 feet.
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Mammoth Hot Springs,
close to the north entrance of
Yellowstone National Park are
fascinating terraces of of Calcium
Carbonate brightly coloured by Algae.
The picture (left) is of Minerva
Terrace.
Here, 500 gallons of
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Following the road it
crosses the Yellowstone River at
Chittenden Bridge leading to Artists
Point. Shortly after the bridge, you
will find Uncle Tom's Trail which
descends half way to the canyon floor
with spectacular views of Lower Falls.
Another trail leads to Upper Falls (109 feet).
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For Yellowstone lodging,
try the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel
which offers clean, but basic cabins
situated near the park's north entrance.
Call +1 (866) 613-9330 for hotel reservations.
From Mammoth, the
figure 8 Grand Loop takes you to either
Norris Junction or Tower Junction.
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Lower Geyser Basin
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Upper Geyser Basin
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The
Lower Geyser Basin is has some of
the park's most impressive Geysers.
Fountain Paint Pots (pictured left)
is reached by a short trail from its
associated parking area.
Close by, don't miss Firehole Lake
Drive, home to some of the most
spectacular geysers.
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The Upper Geyser Basin is home to
Yellowstone National Park's famous
Old Faithful Geyser which erupts to
130 feet approximately hourly.
The Upper Geyser Basin region has a
number of Yellowstone's best geothermal
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Yellowstone Weather
Since most of Yellowstone
National Park is over 7,500 feet in elevation, expect cool
unpredictable weather. Nights can be very cold even in
summer, with lows near freezing. Even if you intend
staying in cabins or regular Yellowstone lodging take warm
clothes at any time of the year!
The best times to take
holidays to
Yellowstone National Park are between May and early September when the
weather is warmest, Expect daytime highs in the mid 70's in
mid summer. It's also worth noting that some Yellowstone
National Park lodging closes at the end of
September as winter comes early here!
Yellowstone National Park Lodging
Book Yellowstone
National Park lodging from
Expedia. Just enter
Yellowstone into the
destination field,
with your travel dates to find discount hotels and lodging close to Yellowstone National Park.
If you plan on visiting during the summer months, book your Yellowstone lodging one year in advance.
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Old Faithful Inn |
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The Old Faithful Inn was built in 1903 and has 327 rooms. Some cabins are
en-suite, others have access to shared bathroom facilities.
There is a full service restaurant and deli at the hotel, a gift store
and organised tours of the park are available.
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In Park Lodging
Lodging inside Yellowstone National Park is handled by Xanterra Parks and Resorts. Aside
from Old Faithful Inn, some of the best Yellowstone lodging is listed below:-
- Grant Village
- Lake Yellowstone Hotel and Cabins
- Roosevelt Lodge Cabins
- Lake Lodge Cabins
- Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel and Cabins
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Lodging in Gateway Towns
If you're planning your Yellowstone USA holidays, it's worth noting that the nearby towns of West Yellowstone,
Montana (convenient for the west entrance) and Gardiner, Montana (close to the north
entrance) provide a choice of close by Yellowstone National Park lodging options.
Silver Gate, Montana offers further lodging within easy access of the north east park entrance. |
Topical Links
Discover more on the science and geology surrounding the formation of Yellowstone National Park
and the super volcano below:-
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