Yellowstone National Park is located mainly in the state of Wyoming although small portions of the property are in Idaho and Montana. It is the United States’ first official national park and was established in 1872. It spans over 2.2 million acres so naturally, there is a lot to see and do here. From odd-smelling geysers, roaring waterfalls, and messy mud pots to beautiful hot springs and various wildlife sightings, here are 15 of the best things to do and see in Yellowstone National Park.
1. Watch Old Faithful spout
Obviously, if you’re going to Yellowstone you simply must see the world-famous geyser known as Old Faithful. It’s named as such because it erupts faithfully every 90 minutes. Check the clock at the park’s Old Faithful Inn that accurately predicts the time of the eruptions. It might not be the world’s largest geyser but the eruptions, on average 130 feet high, are nonetheless impressive.