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Yellowstone National Park
 Yellowstone covers a million acres of the Northwest plateaus of the state of Wyoming. Its' view opens on crystal clear lakes, basins of geysers, deafening waterfalls and gingerbread colored canyons.  Featured Hotels in Wyoming
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 The astonishment increases when the inhabitants of this sanctuary make their entrance. Bisons, jackals, coyotes and bears move around freely under the dumbfounded eyes of the visitors. Nocturnal birds, birds of prey, or multicolored birds contribute to the magic of the moment.
The experience of visiting Yellowstone is unique. The extraordinary beauty of the site coupled with the violence of the constant movement of the scenery leaves you with the impression of a trip to the origins of the history of our planet. |
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When to Visit Yellowstone?
The park is opened all year round. Three million tourists visit Yellowstone each year, half of which in July and August. The temperature, in those two months, reaches an average of 20°C (68° F) during the day and might drop to near freezing at night.
In September and the beginning of October, the climate can be very pleasant; less visitors and abundant fauna.
In winter, the climate is quite harsh. Most roads and certain visitors' centers are closed from November to April. In May and June, the temperature can be very low and the climate humid.
How to Reach Yellowstone?
By plane
There are two airport: Jackson Hole Airport (307-733 76 82), near Jackson, to the south of the park and Yellowstone Regional Airport (307-587-5096), in Cody, to the east of the park. These airports offer regular services from Denver (Colorado) and Salt Lake City (Utah).
By car
A car is the most appropriate means of transportation to visit the park, accessible by five different entrances opened from May to October.
By bus
Bus services are limited. Be sure to inquire about the schedules at the Yellowstone Office of Tourism.
Restaurants
Yellowstone offers traditional restaurants, cafeterias and fast food restaurants. You can also bring a picnic basket, ordered the previous evening from your hotel. You will also find grocer's shops and service stations in different hotel sites of the park.
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Visit of the Park
Yellowstone Visitor Center
Start your visit of the park by stopping at the Visitor Center.
The rangers will give you information about local events such as guided tours. These are fascinating encounters with the natural wonders of Yellowstone.
Yellowstone points of interests
Yellowstone is worth a minimum of four days of sightseeing. The park's main road forms a giant 8 of 150 miles, connected to the five entrances of the park. We suggest that you plan your itinerary in function of the main centers of interest described below.
Geysers and Thermal Activities
Geysers, hot water springs, boiling mud baths , multicolored thermal pools, all are evidence of the intense volcanic activity of below the thin crust of earth in Yellowstone.
Yellowstone's Grand Canyon and Waterfalls
The yellowish rocks of the canyon gave its name to the park. The waterfalls are impressive.
Lakes and rivers of Yellowstone
Yellowstone Lake is the biggest altitude lake in the United States. The enormous density of the water creates its own climatic system by forming cumulus that sometimes transform into rain. The lake rests on an enormous volcanic crater.
Fauna and flora
The park is the habitat of a multitude of wild mammals such as bisons, bears, elks, wolves, coyotes, mountain lions, beavers, and birds such as eagles, owls, pelicans, etc. The scenery and the fauna are unique in their beauty and variety.
 
Yellowstone - Additional information
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Yellowstone Hotels
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Lodging is limited at Yellowstone. So to get a room at the best hotels, make your reservations as early as possible, especially if you are going in July or August. You can guarantee your room with a major credit card and cancel the reservation without costs, up to one week before your arrival date.
Grant Village
Which hotel to choose?
The distances between two sites are quite important and we recommend that you reserve one or two nights in each of the four hotel sites in the park. Starting your tour from these sites will allow you to visit the neighboring regions.
Old Faithful
Many hotels in Yellowstone date from the beginning of the century. You will appreciate the atmosphere, despite the rather simple accommodations and the lack of soundproof rooms. Ask for a room with a bathroom if you do not want to line up for a shared shower in some of the hotels. A phone is rarely available in the rooms and there is no television. The more modern hotels generally offer simple but comfortable motel type of accommodation.
Reservations and Rates
Hotel reservations within the park are centralized by the Xanterra Parks & Resorts. The easiest way to reserve your room is through Internet.
If the hotels seem booked, call for help at
(307) 344 7901.
The rates for a double occupancy room vary between $65and $404, depending on the season and the quality of the hotel, lodge or cabin.
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The Five Hotel's Sites
Lake Hotel Site
Lake Yellowstone Hotel and Cabins offers view of the lake. Built in1891 and renovated in 1989 in an elegant colonial style of the twenties. The hotel offers the finest rooms of the Park. 200 rooms and 102 cottages.
Grant Village offers view of the lake. Built in 1984. Grey outside and somber inside. 300 rooms. Open in summer only.
Lake Lodge Cabins offers view of the lake from the lodge's terrace. This property rents small rustic cottages nestled in the woods. 186 cottages.
Canyon Hotel Site
Canyon Lodge and Cabins is the biggest property of the park. It rents small cottages that have a gloomy appearance. It is usually the last hotel in the park to be fully booked. 540 cottages and 79 rooms.
Mammoth Springs Hotel Site
Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel and Cabins (Built in 1937) has a vas lobby and small rooms. The hotel is quite far from Yellowstone main attractions and is usually less in demand than the other historic hotels of the park. 97 rooms and 116 cottages.
Old Faithful Geyser Hotel Site
Old Faithful Inn. Built in 1904, it is certainly the most beloved hotel of Yellowstone and the one that you will have the fondest memories of. 326 rooms.
Old Faithful Snow Lodge and Cabins. Built in 1998, this hotel is built from logs. 100 rooms and 24 cottages.
Old Faithful Lodge and Cabins. Low rate hotel that is probably the best choice compared to other average hotels of the park. 97 cottages. Open in summer only.
Tower-Roosevelt Hotel Site
Roosevelt Lodge. Built in 1916. The cottages are simple (shared showers) and surround a rustic style inn. 82 cottages. Open in summer only.
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