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Yellowstone National Park Points of Interest & Stops
Browse points of interest in Yellowstone National Park, including overlooks, trailheads, waterfalls, visitor centers, and other stops that help shape a stronger park itinerary.
Best Stops and Park POIs in Yellowstone National Park
Use this Yellowstone National Park POI collection to compare stops, prioritize landmarks, and decide which places belong on the route before you open the map or start a trip plan.
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OverviewEstablished in 1872, America's (and the world's) first national park remains one of its most popular and, in the eyes of many, still the best.
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Operating Hours and SeasonsYellowstone National Park is open every day, year round.
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AccessibilityMany of the structures and trails in Yellowstone National Park are not very accessible.
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Cell PhonesGenerally speaking, cell phone reception is poor in most areas of Yellowstone National Park.
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Yellowstone CalderaIt may not look like it at a casual glance, but the park is actually a volcanic caldera.
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Hot SpringHot springs work similarly to geysers, but lack the constrictions in their underground plumbing.
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FumaroleCracks in the Earth's surface similar to those that produce geysers and hot springs
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MudpotA pool of bubbling mud formed when amounts of heated water comes in contact with soil.
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Human HistoryThe Shoshone and other Native American tribes lived, hunted, fished and worshipped in the Yellowstone.

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VegetationThere are three main vegetation zones in Yellowstone, all named for their dominant trees.
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EcosystemYellowstone National Park is vast, but represents just one-sixth of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
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Fires in YellowstoneLarge-scale fires are a frequent and necessary part of the Yellowstone ecosystem.
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WildlifeYellowstone is one of the richest temperate ecosystem in the world and full of iconic American wildlife.
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North Entrance
Roosevelt ArchDedicated in 1903 by then-President Theodore Roosevelt, considered the father of U.S. National Parks.