As the first park in the United States and the park with the richest landscapes, Yellowstone Park in the United States will naturally not be low-key, because it has the capital to declare its status in a high-profile manner. Not only is the scenery beautiful here, but it is also rich in biological resources and well preserved.

Such a park is no longer just the property of the United States, but a natural resource that needs to be jointly protected by the entire world. What are the landscapes in such a beautiful and rich park? Next, the editor will give you a good introduction!

Park landscape

Aspect 1: Grand Prismatic Hot Spring is the most beautiful surface on earth

It is the most photographed in Yellowstone Park and is the largest in the United States. , the third largest hot spring in the world, presents different colors such as blue, green, yellow, orange and so on from the inside to the outside, and is known as "the most beautiful surface of the earth". If you look down from the air, you will be amazed by the gorgeous colors!

Da_Jing Hot Spring, also known as Da Iridescent Hot Spring. The Grand Prismatic Spring (The Grand Prismatic

Spring, also known as the Grand Prismatic Spring) located in Yellowstone National Park is the largest hot spring in the United States and the third largest in the world.

The beauty of Da_Jing Hot Spring is that the color of the lake surface changes with the seasons. Due to the changes in the temperature of the pool water, various archaebacteria (which are one of the most primitive life forms) survive, so the spring water Will show strange colors.

The rich minerals in the spring water create waves of criss-crossing textures around the pool, rendering patches of rich colors that reflect the blue sky and white clouds, like God's paint tray.

Aspect 2: Enjoy the spectacular and deep canyon scenery

The middle of Yellowstone Park is the canyon area. The Grand Canyon of Yellowstone is one of the famous landscapes in Yellowstone Park. You can enjoy the spectacular and deep canyon scenery at the same time. and waterfalls flowing down. If the weather is good, you will see a rainbow across the canyon.

The Yellowstone Canyon is 32 meters long, about 450-1200 meters wide, and 360 meters deep. Long-term river erosion has formed colorful rock walls, showing yellow, orange, brown, brown, etc. , the Indians call it "Yellow Stone".

Aspect 3: Look at the colorful lake surface on the shore

Yellowstone Lake is located in the center of the lake area and is one of the largest alpine lakes in the world. The number of cutthroat trout in the lake is the largest in the United States. The most inland.

The shape of the lake is like a hand, and a thumb-like place on the west side is called the West Thumb, which is one of the famous thermal areas. When you look at Yellowstone Lake from West Thumb, you will find that the lake surface on the shore is colorful and the colors are constantly changing. This is a sign that the hot fountains at the bottom of the lake are erupting.

Aspect 4: Sit next to Old Faithful Geyser and wait for it to erupt

This is also the most famous attraction in Yellowstone National Park. It is called Old Faithful because it erupts approximately every 90 minutes, reaching a height of 30-50 meters, and it never disappoints.

Therefore, the time for the Old Faithful eruption will be posted in the park every day. Whenever the time comes, a large number of tourists will sit around, waiting to watch the eruption of Old Faithful.

Aspect 5: Appreciate the stunning beauty of Mammoth Hot Springs

The spring water of Mammoth Hot Springs comes from the Norris Geyser Basin. The water temperature can reach 77°C. Many algae live in the hot springs. The colors of the hot springs are brown, orange, red and green. The endlessly flowing hot springs rush down the stairs with different colors, forming a large colorful staircase, which is very majestic.

Aspect 6: Encounter with various wild animals

As the largest wildlife refuge in the United States, Yellowstone Park is home to a large number of wild animals, and you can see the most in Yellowstone Park There are herds of American bison, and elk and antelope can often be seen.

People even have the opportunity to see reindeer fighting with their strong horns, small black bears playing on the grassland, and from time to time, eagles can be seen flying across the sky.

Yellowstone Park Self-guided Travel Guide

Transportation

There are 6 airports near Yellowstone Park.

1 Salt Lake City International Airport Salt Lake City International Airport

The public airport in Utah, USA, is a joint civil and military facility located approximately 4 miles west of Salt Lake City. The airport serves 350 flights daily by Delta Air Lines and SkyWest Airlines, and is also a hub for Delta Air Lines.

The airport ranks 15th busiest in the United States. As of June 2009, the airport has 450 flights per day, including 109 direct flights to the entire United States, Canada, Mexico, Paris, and Tokyo.

There are also some small airports near Yellowstone Park, which also provide services such as car rental and accommodation. But the ticket price is more expensive than Salt Lake City Airport.

2 Yellowstone Airport, WYS

The airport closest to Yellowstone Park is located 2 north of West Yellowstone Town (West

Yellowstone) outside the west gate of Yellowstone Park. mile. By choosing this airport, you can reach the west entrance of Yellowstone and enter Yellowstone Park in the shortest time. The airport is only open from June to September every year.

Delta Company is the exclusive carrier of Huangshi Airport. Its main flights are between Salt Lake City and Huangshi. For information about the airport, please check the official website.

3 Bozeman Airport Bozeman Yellow-stone International Airport, BZN

Also known as Gallatin Field Airport

, located in Bozeman, Montana, is a large airport One of the main airports where most visitors to Yellowstone arrive. It takes about 90 minutes to drive from the airport to the north gate of Yellowstone Park. The airport is open year-round.

There are many car rental company service desks at Bozeman Airport, which is very convenient.

4 Yellowstone Regional Airport, YRA

Yellowstone Regional Airport is located in Cody, Wyoming, about 60 miles east of Yellowstone Park. The airport is open year-round.

5 Jackson Hole Airport, JAC

Jackson Hole Airport is located at the foot of the Grand Teton Mountains, in the town of Jackson Hole south of the Grand Teton National Park. It is about 60 miles from the south entrance of Yellowstone Park, and the airport is open year-round.

6 Idaho Falls Regional Airport, IDA

The airport is located southwest of Yellowstone Park in Idaho Falls, Idaho, about 110 miles from Yellowstone Park. The airport is year-round open.

Rent a car

Self-driving to visit Huangshi is the choice of many experienced players. It is very convenient to rent a car in Huangshi. You can rent a car at the surrounding airports, or you can book it in advance online. The editor's suggestion is to book before departure, because the earlier you book online, the more likely you are to get a lower discount.

When renting a car, you should also pay attention to what insurance is included in the rental. Some website rentals include collision insurance (CollisionDamageWaiver), theft insurance (Theft

Protection), and third-party liability insurance ( 3rdPartyLiability),

Supplementary Liability

Insurance. In addition, it will also include Zero Excess, that is, the customer does not need to pay any fees after collision and theft insurance, and the deductible limit of collision insurance, theft insurance and third-party liability insurance will be included. Reduced to 0!

For self-driving tours in Yellowstone, it is recommended to use an off-road vehicle or a large vehicle. If you want to experience camping but cannot book a camping location, you can also consider renting an RV, which is safe and convenient.

Self-driving routes: The routes near the four southeast and northwest gates of the park each have their own characteristics. Among them, the Beartooth Highway outside the northeast gate is relatively steep, but it was once known as the most beautiful highway in the United States. You can drive all the way to the snow-capped mountains above 10,000 feet, which is a very different experience.

Tips: The biggest worry for young people when renting a car in the United States is having a young driver under the age of 25.

Fee is unavoidable. The car rental price seems very cheap, but due to the cost of 25 US dollars a day, the car rental price will also become expensive.

Charter a car

If you are worried about not being familiar with the roads and traffic rules and want to drive by yourself, many players now also rent a car to go to Yellowstone Park. In order to make many tourists feel friendly, There is no language barrier. Generally, the drivers are Chinese-speaking and the cars are specially designed for one person or several people. It is especially suitable for private customized itineraries for one or several people.

For example, in the United States, you can find Kuaibangxing (search Kuaibangxing in appstroe), which provides this kind of Chinese chartered car tour service. The journey is easy and trouble-free. The key to chartering a car with a car and people is peace of mind and freedom.

Usually when you buy a chartered car service, you can choose one day or multiple days, and hotel tickets are included for multiple days. This kind of customized demand is a one-stop service for travel.

Park ticket booking

Save the ticket stub for Yellowstone Park tickets and you can enter and exit Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park repeatedly within 7 days.

Individuals (including hiking or biking): USD 12/person Motorcycle/snowmobile: USD 20/car/station wagon: USD 25/car Commercial bus: 1-6 persons_25 per vehicle In addition to US dollars, an additional US$12 per person; 7-15 people, US$125/vehicle; 16-25 people, US$200/vehicle; more than 26 people, US$300/vehicle.

Recommendation: If you plan to visit many national parks, you may consider buying a US$80 annual pass.

Tips:

Tickets for Yellowstone Park can be booked on the official website in advance or purchased on site.

Accommodation

Generally speaking, if you are traveling by car, it is recommended to stay in the park. It is close to nature, has convenient facilities, and the price is very reasonable. However, here comes the problem. Hotels and cabins in the park are usually booked some time in advance.

Because there are so many people coming to Huangshi, all the places are often fully booked soon after opening reservations, especially during peak tourist periods.

There are three options for accommodation in the park: hotels, cabins and camping. It should be noted that in order to be in harmony with the natural environment of the park, the accommodation does not provide TV, radio, air conditioning and Internet. Some rooms and campground bathrooms are shared and can be used by one person at a time.

All three accommodation options can be booked online in advance.

Recommendations for accommodation hotels in Yellowstone Park

1 Lake Hotel and Cabin Lake Hotel and Lodge

The hotel is located on the edge of Yellowstone Lake. The appearance and room design are from the 1920s. The biggest feature of the hotel is that you can see the lake and mountains outside the window while sitting in the room. The wooden house next to the hotel is in a country style and the price is more economical.

2 Old Faithful Inn Old Faithful Inn

The Old Faithful Hotel is the most famous and popular hotel in the park. It was built in 1904. The famous Old Faithful Geyser is located in it. beside. The rustic wooden exterior and interior look very rustic and elegant.

3 Mammoth Hotel and Cabins Mammoth Hoteland Cabins

The Mammoth Hotel is located near Mammoth Hot Springs. There are groups of bighorn deer grazing on the lawn outside the hotel all year round. Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel is also open during the winter.

4 Yellowstone Canyon Cabins

This is very close to the Yellowstone Grand Canyon. Many of the cabins were built in the 1950s and 1960s and look very quaint.

The interior of the cabins in Yellowstone Canyon looks a little old, but they are very clean and tidy. Each cabin has its own bathroom and toilet. There is also a tourist service area near the cabin, where restaurants and supermarkets are easy to find.

But it’s best to remember the house number before going out, because there are many cabins here, and they all look the same, so it’s easy to get lost, so be careful not to open the wrong door.

Tips:

If you want to stay in the park, you must start planning about six months in advance, especially if you want to go during the peak season.

Accommodation outside the park

There are many accommodation options outside the park. There are small towns near the east, west and south gates of Yellowstone Park. The accommodation conditions in the towns will be better than those in the park. Some, the price will be cheaper.

WestYellows-tone near the west gate, Cody near the east gate, and Jackson Hole near the south gate. Among them, the south The gated town of Jackson has relatively more tourists because it is the only way to go to Grand Teton National Park. The Snake River near the town is also a good place for rafting.

The Yellowstone Park accommodations, hotels and cabins recommended above can also be booked online. The earlier you book, the cheaper it is, and cabins in Yellowstone Park are really available by rush!

Restaurant

For restaurant information, you can consult the visitor center after arriving at the park, usually near popular scenic spots. There will be restaurants or light meals. Some larger restaurants will provide Yellowstone specialties, usually game meat such as bison, venison, and bear meat.

1OldFaithfulInnDiningRoom

The Old Faithful Inn Restaurant is on the first floor of the hotel. There are about 300 seats in the restaurant, as well as large floor-to-ceiling windows and a huge oil painting of the Old Faithful Fountain. A buffet breakfast is provided, including bacon, eggs, sausages, French toast, fruits, various pastries, etc.

Lunch includes fresh salads, sandwiches, signature dishes and a Western buffet. Dinner is a buffet or special dishes, such as pan-fried elk meat, and dinner can be reserved.

2LakeYellowstoneHotelDiningRoom

The Yellowstone Lake Restaurant is located on the north shore of Yellowstone Lake. The surrounding environment of the restaurant is very beautiful, with magnificent views of the mountains and lakes. This is the best restaurant in Yellowstone Park, with a very elegant environment and atmosphere.

Three meals are served here, including a buffet breakfast, and special dishes are available.

3MammothHotSpringsDiningRoom

Mammoth Village is located near the northern boundary of Yellowstone Park. Many historic buildings nearby can be seen from the restaurant's terrace, and elk and bison can be seen grazing on the front lawn all year round. ?

The restaurant provides three meals a day and a buffet breakfast. It also offers a variety of signature dishes for dinner, such as American wild shrimp, trout, etc. This restaurant has a good reputation online.

Tips:

In the United States, you can drink raw water. People in the United States are not used to drinking boiled water, so hotels generally do not have kettles, but coffee pots instead. When dining in restaurants, water is usually served with ice.

When is the best time to travel?

The best season to go to Yellowstone Park is from May to October, and the peak tourist season is in July and August every year. If you come before May, most places in the park will not be open. If you come in October, the park will be preparing for winter and most of the facilities will be closed.

Yellowstone National Park is open in winter, but tourists cannot drive or take ordinary vehicles to tour the entire park. Generally speaking, they park their cars at the north gate or west gate and take special snow vehicles. tour.

Of course, there are also two hotels in the park that are open in winter. Tourists who have booked hotel accommodation in the park can also park their cars outside the park, and then be taken to the hotel by the hotel's shuttle bus.

What clothes are suitable for traveling in Yellowstone Park?

July and August are the warmest seasons in Yellowstone Park, but the temperature difference between morning and evening is large. There is no problem in wearing something cooler during the day, but A long-sleeved jacket is required in the morning and evening.

May and October are relatively cold. The average maximum temperature is only about 10 degrees, and it may snow, so you need to bring a sweater.

Thick clothes such as a jacket, but during the day The sun is strong, so you need to wear less clothing.

Yellowstone Park has a high latitude, and the temperature difference and climate change between morning and evening are huge. It is between 5 degrees Celsius and 30 degrees Celsius, and it can even be close to zero degrees Celsius in the morning and evening. However, the temperature rises quickly after the sun comes out. Try to choose an easy-to-reach park. Clothes that are easy to wash and dry, mainly sneakers and sandals, hats, disposable raincoats and sunglasses are also necessary.

It is recommended to bring a slightly thicker jacket (no snowcoat required) or a thermal vest. Also, due to the dry climate, please bring lip balm and lotion.

Yellowstone Park travel essentials

Yellowstone Park has a large temperature difference between day and night, especially when the light is strong during the day, so sunscreen is naturally indispensable; the park is a wild environment, so you need to bring mosquito repellents Supplies: A light jacket to protect against sun exposure or sudden cooling. If you want to see animals more clearly, it's a good idea to bring a telescope.

Notes on self-guided tours in Yellowstone Park

1 Power supply

The American standard socket has a round hole and two vertical holes below. If you need to buy a conversion plug, it is recommended to buy it in domestic supermarkets and Taobao first and take it with you. The voltage is 110~220V.

2 Smoking

Smoking is not allowed in houses with "eaves" in the United States, including when staying in a hotel, unless you specifically choose a smoking room. It is basically ok in the open air. Smoking is prohibited in the park and accommodation areas.

3 Communication

If you need to buy a local phone card, there are also American short-term SIM cards for sale on relevant websites, and portable wifi for travel can be rented. It is recommended to rent a wifi device. Well, there is almost no phone card signal in the mountains.

It should be noted that there is no mobile phone signal in Yellowstone Park, and there is almost no network, except for a very few cafes. The only thing that can communicate is the pay phone in Huangshi, which is very expensive. Therefore, it is recommended to rent a wifi device which is more reliable~

4 languages

Yellowstone Park is full of tourists from all over the world, and many of the staff in the park are from different countries. Volunteers, so English is still commonly spoken in the park. If you are traveling with a group, there is no need to worry about the language problem;

If you are traveling by car, you must know the basic English driving signs, and you must also be clear about some warning signs in the park, which requires a certain amount of knowledge. English language proficiency.

5 tips

Tipping is generally required in the United States, usually 15% in bars, at least 1 US dollar for each drink, and 3 to 5 US dollars for luggage porters in hotels. Valet parking is $2, lunch is 15%, and dinner is about 15% to 20%. The tip must be written on the receipt.

If you pay with a card, you can pay together, if you pay with cash, you have to pay separately. If there is no waiter, and you need to go to the store to pick it up, there is usually a big jar on the counter with "tips" written on it. It's voluntary. If you eat at the buffet, you can decide how much to tip.

6 Safety

Although the park is a wild environment, it is still very safe in most cases. When photographing wild animals, you must restrain your inner impulses, keep a safe distance from the animals, do not disturb the normal activities of wild animals, and do not bring danger to yourself.