Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho is America's first national park — home to geysers, hot springs, abundant wildlife, and stunning canyon vistas.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Western United States |
| Subregion | Northern Rockies |
| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Park County and Teton County |
| District | Yellowstone |
| City | Yellowstone National Park |
| Timezone | AmericaDenver |
| Latitude | 44.6 |
| Longitude | -110.5 |
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12:58 PM LOCAL TIMEYellowstone National Park straddles northwest Wyoming, southwest Montana, and southeastern Idaho, establishing itself as a geothermal and wilderness icon. Its core features include Old Faithful and a constellation of geysers, massive calderas, and vibrant hot springs; dramatic canyon walls and waterfalls along the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone; and broad alpine plateaus dotted with pinus ponderosa and subalpine vegetation. Beyond the geothermal areas, visitors come to hunt trophy trout in clear mountain streams, undertake long-distance backcountry hikes, and observe megafauna like Ursus arctos, Bison bison, and elk — especially during migration and rut. Seasonal travel varies: summers are short but often busy; spring and fall offer quieter wildlife viewing and fewer crowds; and winter transforms the park into a snowy icelab for snowcoach trips and cross-country skiing.
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