A Trip To Yellowstone National Park
A trip to Yellowstone National Park is practically a right of passage for any RV owner. If you have an RV in the United States and you haven’t yet traveled to the original National Park, you might not know what you are missing. Yellowstone is simply spectacular, with stunning scenery around nearly every corner. While getting to Wyoming is not exactly convenient for most people, the trip will be worth the effort when you see what Yellowstone has in store.
Of course, real life has a way of interfering with dream vacations. While you might like to park your RV for a week or two around Yellowstone so you can see everything there is to see, an itinerary that leaves that kind of time just might not be in the cards. So, should you skip Yellowstone altogether? Absolutely not. Even if you only have a day or two, you can still get a good look at what makes this part of the country so special.
Below are three must-see spots within Yellowstone National Park that you should make an effort to visit while you are in the area.
#1 – Old Faithful
This is probably the most famous feature in the park, and you certainly don’t want to miss it. Old Faithful is a geyser that, as its name would indicate, erupts on a predictable schedule. The geyser itself it quite impressive, as is the rest of the Upper Geyser Basin. Watching geysers do their thing in a person is a rare opportunity and something that is a big part of what makes Yellowstone the attraction that it is.
#2 – Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
For perhaps the most spectacular sight in the entire park, you will want to head to the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. This canyon is highlighted by Yellowstone Falls, which includes Upper Yellowstone Falls and Lower Yellowstone Falls. The canyon is up to 1,000 feet deep in some places, and the views that can be enjoyed from around the rim are nothing short of breathtaking. If you aren’t satisfied with simply looking into the canyon from the rim, you can get a better view by taking Uncle Tom’s Trail down a series of stairs leading into the canyon. Pictures taken from around the Yellowstone Falls area will likely be some of the best pictures you take on your entire trip.
#3 – Mammoth Hot Springs
You aren’t going to see the dramatic eruptions at Mammoth Hot Springs that you will see in the Upper Geyser Basin, but you will see an incredible set of hot springs that dates back thousands of years. The water that fills Mammoth Hot Springs comes to the surface at around 170* F, and a variety of algae living in the water has led to many different colors being represented throughout the springs. Just as is the case with so many spots in Yellowstone, you will want to have your camera ready when you arrive that this popular destination.