Yellowstone is more than just the country's first national park, and also the first national park in the world. It is actually a hub of geothermal activity because it is situated on top of a super-volcano. More wild creatures live there than almost anywhere else in the United States.

In fact, this park is one of the only locations where uncommon animals, such grizzly bears and grey wolves, can be spotted frequently. An summary of Yellowstone National Park's main tourist destinations:

1. Upper Geyser Basin: Yellowstone's upper geyser basin may be its most well-liked feature. It has the largest concentration of hot springs in the entire world as well as being the park's largest geyser basin. Old Faithful, the most well-known geyser in Yellowstone National Park, is also located there. The park can reasonably estimate when this geyser will erupt, and the intervals between eruptions are rather short—between 60 and 110 minutes. As a result, it is very popular with tourists. In addition to Old Faithful, this basin contains more than 150 geysers, hot springs, and fumaroles. To make it simple to view the many unique geothermal features in the area, the park has constructed a pleasant road through the Upper Geyser Basin.
    
2. Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone: The mighty Yellowstone River built up this rough, vibrant canyon over thousands of years. The Upper Falls and the Lower Falls, two incredibly beautiful and substantial waterfalls in the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, are among its most well-known sights. The Upper Falls drop 109 feet (33 metres), while the Lower Falls plunge nearly 300 feet (90 metres), making the Lower Falls twice as tall as Niagara Falls. There are also a number of hot springs and steam vents nearby. Canyon Village offers lodging options for people who want to stay in the region, including hotel rooms, RV and tent camping sites.
    
3. Lamar Valley: This region of Yellowstone, sometimes described to as America's Serengeti, has some of the best wildlife watching in the park. The Lamar Valley, which lies in Yellowstone's northeastern region, is where tourists have the best chances of seeing wolves as well as vast herds of buffalo. In this valley, there is always at least one wolf pack and occasionally two. In fact, the Druids, one of the park's most well-known packs, previously lived in the Lamar Valley. Elk, coyotes, pronghorn antelope, and bears are among animals that are frequently seen in the Lamar Valley. Early in the morning or late at night are the best times to see bears and wolves.
    
4. Midway Geyser Basin: One of Yellowstone's smallest basins is Midway, which is situated between the Upper and Lower Geyser Basins as its name implies. The Grand Prismatic Hot Spring, the park's most popular geothermal feature, is also located there. This enormous hot spring, which is 37 metres (120 feet) deep, is well known for its bright, surreal colouring. Its centre has a lovely cerulean colour that is beautiful on its own. It's not alone, though. Instead, blazing reds, yellows, and oranges encircle the blue. The former largest geyser in the world, Excelsior, is also located in this geyser basin. Sadly, this geyser hasn't erupted since the 1880s despite once shooting water up to 300 feet in the air. However, it is still a thermal spring in operation.
    
5. Mammoth Hot Springs: Steaming hot water cascades over travertine terraces at Mammoth Hot Springs, producing a stunning but surreal image. Mammoth Hot Springs has even been likened by some as a cave that has been turned inside out. The Upper and Lower Terraces are the two distinct areas of Mammoth Hot Springs. There are many hot springs and a variety of visually appealing formations in each section. Elk can be found in this part of the park, so keep an eye out for them. They frequently hang together in the vicinity of the Mammoth Hot Springs visitor centre. Even though they seem friendly, it's best for tourists to keep a safe distance from them at all times, especially during the autumn rutting season when the males can be extremely threatening.
    
6. Hayden Valley: This valley is one of the most well-liked locations for tourists to travel to witness wildlife because of its strategic location. The meadows in this valley frequently host large herds of buffalo, elk, pronghorn antelopes, and bears, among other wildlife. Fortunately, Hayden Valley has several of turnouts where people may park and get a better look of the lovely valley and its fauna. There are two paths in Hayden Valley that allow hikers to see the picturesque landscape up close. From Yellowstone Lake to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, the Hayden Valley Trail follows the Yellowstone River.
    
7. Norris Geyser Basin: The oldest geyser basin in Yellowstone is the Norris Geyser Basin. Additionally, it has the rare acid geysers and is the hottest. The Back Basin and the Porcelain Basin are the two divisions of Norris. The Porcelain Basin region has a dense concentration of geothermal characteristics, whereas the Back Basin's forested attractions are dispersed. The world's tallest geyser, the Steamboat, is one of the Back Basin's most remarkable features. Water can be launched from Steamboat 300 to 400 feet (120 metres) into the air. Unfortunately, it is unpredictable, making it impossible to forecast when it may explode. Change occurs frequently in the Norris Geyser Basin since it is such a dynamic region.
    
8. Mount Washburn: Henry D. Washburn, the leader of the Washburn-Langford-Doane Expedition that explored Yellowstone Park in 1870, was honoured with a mountain peak bearing his name. One of the most well-liked areas to trek in Yellowstone is Mount Washburn. There are two paths that lead up the mountain; one begins at the Chittenden Road parking lot, and the other at the Dunraven Pass Trailhead. Both have spectacular views of the area, but due to their popularity, they can get crowded at the busiest time of year for tourists. The high elevation does have an impact on some hikers even if these trails are regarded as being reasonably easy. These pathways occasionally offer views of wild animals like bears and mountain goats.
    
9. Yellowstone Lake: This lake is enormous; in fact, it is the largest freshwater lake in North America over 7,000 feet (2,100 metres). The lake itself is really unusual. Geysers, hot springs, and canyons that are up to 390 feet (120 metres) deep are hidden beneath its surface. Additionally, a location in Yellowstone Lake's Mary Bay has had water temperatures as high as 252 degrees Fahrenheit. However, from the surface, this body of water resembles any other lake in the United States for the most part. Additionally, boating and fishing are also permitted on Yellowstone Lake, which is home to a variety of fish species, including cutthroat trout and longnose suckers.
    
10. West Thumb Geyser Basin: On the banks of Yellowstone Lake sits the West Thumb Geyser Basin. Despite being one of Yellowstone's tiniest geyser basins, it does have one famous geothermal feature: the Fishing Cone Geyser. Prior to 1911, fishermen who fished in Yellowstone Lake close to this geyser would occasionally plunge their catch into the boiling water of the cone, practically frying it alive. In 1911, that practise was made illegal. The park's deepest pool, the Abyss Pool, as well as a number of other geysers, bubbling mud pots, and hot springs may be found in the West Thumb Basin. This basin's location, West Thumb Bay, was given this name because an early exploration group thought Yellowstone Lake resembled a hand.