The Best Sight in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

Background Illustration for Sights

Along the park's main drive—the Grand Loop (also referred to as Yellowstone's Figure Eight)—are eight primary "communities," or developed areas. On the Western Yellowstone map are five of those communities—Grant Village, Old Faithful, Madison, Norris, and Mammoth Hot Springs—with their respective sights. The Eastern Yellowstone map shows the remaining three—Tower-Roosevelt, Canyon, and Lake (for Yellowstone Lake area)—with their respective sights.

Yellowstone Forever Institute

Learn about the park’s ecology, geology, history, and wildlife from expert instructors, including well-known geologists, biologists, and photographers. Most classes take place at Lamar Buffalo Ranch, which serves as the institute’s field school, though some are held elsewhere in the park. Programs run from a few hours to several days and are typically centered on the north side of the park. Family- and youth-focused options are also offered, and rates are reasonable.