Vacationing In Yellowstone National Park

In 1872, America's first national park, Yellowstone National Park was established. Since then, the park has attracted many tourists, both internationally and nationally. The park is not located in just one state but spans into Idaho, Wyoming and Montana.

Land Activities

Hiking through the woodsy area, allows people to witness nature at its finest. Besides the beautiful scenery, the terrain adds to the adventure. The park hosts bicycling events that take visitors on a journey through the park, mainly on some of the gravel roads. Old Gardiner Road and Blacktail Plateau Drive allow bicyclists to travel both directions so it is advisable to watch for oncoming traffic.

Water activities

Several bodies of water are located in Yellowstone National Park including Yellowstone Lake, Lake Butte, Lewis Lake and Shoshone Lake. Besides admiring the beauty of the water, tourists may boat in certain areas. This includes both non-motorized boating and motorized boating. The park offers guests the option to rent boating equipment, such as rowboats and outboards. Fishing is another activity visitors may enjoy on water. Be sure to check out the requirements for fishing, especially when it deals with licenses and fishing season dates.

Winter activities

Winter activities at Yellowstone National Park provide guests with areas to cross country ski. Other skiing trails are available for visitors, as well. The park hosts snowmobile tours on a regular basis throughout the winter.

Lodging

A variety of campsites are available in Yellowstone National Park. RVs are allowed on the campsites, as well as tents. The sites are meant for up to six people only. There are also rustic cabins and luxury suites available on the premises.

Vacationing at Yellowstone National Park is fun for an entire for family or a couple. Plenty of activities are available to keep everyone busy.

The park hosts bicycling events that take visitors on a journey

by Christine DiMaria, Travel writer