Yellowstone National Park is the paradise for nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers. Hiking, biking, camping, fishing, kayaking...you name it and get everything here at the first national park in the U.S and as well as in the world. With so much unspoiled natural beauty, from picturesque high mountains and crystal-clear lakes to breathtaking waterfalls, canyons and infamous geysers, Yellowstone attracts millions of visitors from across the world.There is a substantial concentration of wildlife inside Yellowstone, which includes Bears, Wolves, Moose, Elk, Bison, Badgers, Otters, Fox and many more.
The Geothermal areas of Yellowstone are known to be among the various exclusive features of the region. This area comprises of several geyser basins, hot springs and mud pots. Yellowstone Caldera, also known as "supervolcanoes" are formed by immensely large explosive eruptions. Travelers and backpackers from different parts of the world come to see the virgin yet dangerous beauty of this place. Consider yourself lucky enough if you can spot even a small eruption in any of these spots.
We have been visited this place twice, and yet want to go back again and again to experience the extraordinary wonder of nature. Yellowstone National Park is so big and diverse that you can easily spend 5-6 days or even an entire week there. There is never a dearth of attractions to amaze you every moment.
The first time we visited Yellowstone, it was a 2 days trip and the second time it lasted for 3 days. But I must say if you want to explore the place extensively, 5 days will be a fair option, if not less.
So based on own own experiences, here are some important tips and suggestions to explore the place in an impressive manner.
Summer time is the best to visit the place, although it is hugely crowded. The traffic is also another consideration to take care of. So it will be a good decision to take short hikes and walks after parking your car in designated areas.
June and July are the busiest months to visit, although most of the visitors want to see and move around the most popular attractions.
Another important information to share is that there will be no network inside the park. So be prepared and don't forget to carry your map all the time. If you want to keep up with the place and your plan, you need to move slow. Never make a mistake to be in a hurry to explore everything at a time. Make a proper and effective plan and try to go accordingly.
In Winter most of the roads inside the park are closed and hard to access because of snow and other things.
So here are the highlights and some of the prime attractions of Yellowstone National Park that you can cover within 3 days according to an expensive plan.
Day 1: Here are some of the highlights or the prime attractions we were able to cover on the 1st day.
Tower Falls
Grand Canyon of Yellowstone
Norris Geyser Basin
Mammoth Hot Spring
Day 2:
Canyon Village
Hayden valley
Yellowstone Lake
Fishing Bridge
Ribbon Lake
Dragon's Mouth Spring
West Thumb Geyser basin
Day 3:
Old Faithful Geyser
Grand Prismatic
Upper geyser basin
Midway Geyser basin
