Yellowstone National Park Holidays USA

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.

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.

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

		Grand Canyon				Mammoth Hot Springs
		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.				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 mineral laden water flow each minute.
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).				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.
		Lower Geyser Basin				Upper Geyser Basin
		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.				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 features including Morning Glory Pool.

Yellowstone National Park Lodging

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Old Faithful Inn

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.

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