Yellowstone National Park is home to one of the largest populations of grizzly bears in the United States. These majestic creatures play an important role in the park’s ecosystem, and are a must see attraction for visitors.
The east entrance is less traveled but still has so much to see. The east entrance goes from Cody, Wyoming to Fishing Bridge. Most of the grizzly bears that we saw on this trip were in this area.
Elk rut typically occurs in September and October. This is one of the best times to visit Grand Teton National Park because of fall foliage, cooler weather and less tourists. Grand Teton National Park is a wildlife lover’s paradise, with a wide range of animals to see throughout the year. From West Yellowstone, it took about 2.5 hours to drive to Colter Bay in the Tetons.
Wildlife in Yellowstone National Park is incredibly diverse. There are many iconic American species. From bison and elk to bears and wolves, Yellowstone’s animals are a major draw for visitors from all over the world.
Geothermal features number more than 10,000 in Yellowstone National Park, including the world’s greatest concentration of geysers, hot springs, mudpots, and fumaroles.
These features are the visible expression of the park’s underlying volcanic system, which is powered by a vast magma chamber deep beneath the surface.
Golden Spike National Historic Park is located just north of the Great Salt Lake at Promontory Summit, Utah. We were in route from San Diego to West Yellowstone and weren’t sightseeing at all, but had to check this site out because of the historical significance.
