National Park

Yellowstone National Park

WY · MT · ID · US

Park map

Explore roads, trails, and places

Official park detail layered over an interactive road and trail map.

Places

Places in Yellowstone

Viewpoints, landmarks, trailheads, and useful stops.More places

Place

Lower Yellowstone Falls

Yellowstone River’s 308‑foot plunge framed by a painted canyon

Parking · Scenic Viewpoint

Place

Old Faithful

Iconic geyser with reliably timed eruptions and easy viewing

Restroom · Parking

Place

Upper Geyser Basin

Walk among the world’s densest collection of erupting geysers

Restroom · Geyser

Place

Artist Point

The classic head-on view of Lower Falls and the painted canyon

Restroom · Parking

Trails

Trails in Yellowstone

Compare distance, typical time, difficulty, and trail details.More trails

Easy

Upper Geyser Basin Boardwalks

Flat boardwalks past Old Faithful and a who's-who of geysers

3 mi · 2 hr · Easy

Easy

Midway Geyser Basin Boardwalk

Short, steamy loop to Grand Prismatic and roaring Excelsior.

0.8 mi · 30 min · Easy

Moderate

Mount Washburn Trail

Wide, steady climb to the best 360-degree summit views around

7 mi · 3.5 hr · Moderate

Moderate

North Rim Trail

Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, nonstop waterfall-and-canyon drama

7.6 mi · 3.3 hr · Moderate

Wildlife

Wildlife in Yellowstone

Always follow park rules and local laws. Never approach wildlife, stay in your vehicle when required, and stay completely out of roadways.More wildlife

Grizzly Bear in Yellowstone National Park

Sighting map

Where to look

Grizzly Bear

Ursus arctos horribilisReports peak in the early morning, around 6 AMOpen wildlife map

Sighting map

Where to look

Wolf

Canis lupusReports peak in the early morning, around 6 AMOpen wildlife map

Sighting map

Where to look

Bison

Bison bisonReports peak in the early morning, around 7 AMOpen wildlife map

Sighting map

Where to look

Elk

Cervus canadensisReports peak in the evening, around 7 PMOpen wildlife map

Before you go

Current park alerts

Road work, closures, safety notices, and updates from official park sources.More alerts

Information

Old Faithful Overpass Construction Delays

Construction on the Old Faithful Overpass is active, with work expected to run through about August 14, 2026. Crews are working 7 AM to 7 PM, one lane is closed, and visitors should expect delays of up to 15 minutes when traveling to or from Old Faithful Village. Source: Yellowstone National Park Lodges alerts.Official details

Information

Traffic Delays at Gardner River High Bridge

Expect single-lane traffic with delays of up to 15 minutes, 24/7, from April 1 through late October 2026. Oversized/overweight vehicles (8'6"+ wide, 75'+ long, or 80,000+ lbs GVW) cannot cross the bridge during this period.Official details

Closure

Biscuit Basin Closed to All Travel

Biscuit Basin remains closed until further notice due to the hydrothermal explosion hazard. The parking lot, boardwalk, and Firehole River access are closed. Official conditions: NPS Yellowstone conditions. Supporting update: USGS/YVO June 13, 2026 report.Official details

Yellowstone National Park

Lower Yellowstone Falls

Old Faithful

Upper Geyser Basin

Artist Point

Upper Geyser Basin Boardwalks

Midway Geyser Basin Boardwalk

Mount Washburn Trail

North Rim Trail

Grizzly Bear

Wolf

Bison

Elk

Old Faithful Overpass Construction Delays

Traffic Delays at Gardner River High Bridge

Biscuit Basin Closed to All Travel

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