Lonely Planet Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks

Yellowstone National Park is the wild, free-flowing, beating heart of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Its real showstoppers are the geysers and hot springs, but visitors will also be captivated by the country’s largest collection of elk, the continent’s oldest, largest wild bison herds and a pristine wilderness roamed by wolves, grizzlies, moose and antelope.

South of Yellowstone is Grand Teton National Park, home to probably the most iconic mountain range in the USA.

The two parks provide a lifetime's worth of exploration, whether you're traveling as a family or an adventure seeker looking for some of the country's best hiking, mountain biking, skiing or kayaking.