News & Features

News Stories Tagged yellowstone national park

3 Ways to Experience Yellowstone National Park in Winter

Love Yellowstone but hate the crowds? It might be time to change up your season. Try one, or all, of our suggestions for a wintery retreat in this quintessential American wilderness.

Posted by Cate Starmer on December 05, 2012 at 11:15:31 AM EST in Outdoors, Trip Ideas Tagged: Winter Travel
Best National Parks to Visit in Winter

Think National Park visits come to an end when the mercury drops? Think again. These parks are fantastic winter getaways, complete with fewer crowds and unique experiences.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on November 26, 2012 at 1:37:03 PM EST in Outdoors, Trip Ideas Tagged: National Parks, Everglades National Park, Utah, California
Early-Season Biking in Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks

America's national parks are known for many things, but being bike friendly is not necessarily one of them. In spring and early summer in Glacier and Yellowstone, however, two-wheeled vehicles are practically the only ones on park roads.

Posted by Cate Starmer on March 23, 2012 at 9:58:14 AM EDT in Trip Ideas, Outdoors Tagged: National Parks,
Free National Parks Days for 2012

For 17 days in 2012, admission to more than 100 of the country's National Parks will be free. Popular parks on the list include Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Yellowstone and Acadia.

Posted by Rachel Klein on October 20, 2011 at 10:38:35 AM EDT in Travel Tips, Outdoors Tagged: National Parks, Grand Canyon National Park, Yosemite National Park
Tips to Make the Most of Yellowstone's Geothermal Wonders

The 10,000 hot springs, mud pots, and fumaroles, plus 300 or so active geysers within Yellowstone comprise more than half the entire world's thermal features. We've got the tips you need to know before you go to best experience the park's geothermal wonders.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on June 23, 2011 at 2:41:11 PM EDT in Travel Tips
Best Hotels In and Near Yellowstone National Park

If you plan on spending several days in the park, we suggest staying overnight in the park itself. If you don't mind the driving, however, or want to spend time outside the park, there are several upscale resorts in nearby towns. We've got the basics on the best places to stay plus full hotel reviews to help you decide.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on May 19, 2011 at 1:10:56 PM EDT in Trip Ideas, Hotels Tagged: Montana, Wyoming
Fodor's Yellowstone Guide Wins Award

Fodor’s Compass American Guides Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks was recently awarded the silver medal in the 2010 SATW Lowell Thomas Journalism Competition, the most prestigious competition in the field.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on October 11, 2010 at 4:40:21 PM EDT in New at Fodor's
Best Family Experiences at 5 Top National Parks

Planning a family National Park trip this summer? Remember that even the most beautiful scenery can quickly become boring for little ones with short attention spans. Here are some of our top family experiences, from cowboy cookouts to animal encounters, at the most popular national parks.

Posted by Cate Starmer on July 14, 2010 at 8:56:34 AM EDT in Trip Ideas, Outdoors Tagged: National Parks, Arizona, Wyoming, Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Glacier National Park, California,
15 Top Scenic Drives in the National Parks

It's amazing how much you can see from your car. Whether you're in Maine, where you can be at the top of Cadillac Mountain when the sun's rays first hit the United States, or driving along the world's highest continuously-paved highway in the Rocky Mountains, the incredible accessibility of the American wilderness will blow you away. Here are some of our favorite U.S. national park drives.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on June 07, 2010 at 2:41:18 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: National Parks, Maine, Tennessee
National Parks in a Day: 5 Top Parks, 5 Single-Day Tours

Road-tripping through California? Considering a jaunt out to the Grand Canyon from Las Vegas? If you're like many travelers, you love the National Parks but you don't have more than a day to devote to each one. Time is of the essence. So, without further ado, here's how we recommend visiting five of the west coast's top national parks—each in a single day.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on April 06, 2010 at 5:09:34 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: National Parks