# WARNING: lotta snakes at this section of Yellowstone. And temperamental geothermal ground. Stay…read moreon the boardwalk. Keep your eyes peeled. + Thank goodness for sufficient well-maintained restrooms. ~ Initially when I saw over 5 ppl lined up at the single vault toilet at the Upper Terrace Lot (X77R+PP Mammoth, WY), my heart sank. Since I really needed to go, I drove 5min farther north to MHS' other bigger parking lot, and huzzah! Enough restrooms to go around for everyone! (X7FW+X7 Mammoth, WY). + And about the bullsnakes or gopher snakes fighting, I'm glad they were doing it on the thermal ground, not on the boardwalk. Don't bring your pets, and watch your kids. Pets have died wandering off the boardwalk, and humans have suffered 90%-body severe burns following suit. Lotta aptly named palette springs here. Nature is wondrous!

Very cool. I liked how on the design of the rocks it kinda looked like something was oozing off…read more The parking wasn't spectacular tho. I would recommend parking by the bathrooms and seeing it from there. Overall cool place and must visit in Yellowstone National Park.

We followed the boardwalk along the terraces. The interactions of water and limestone create chalk…read morewhite travertine. These terraces are the fastest changing features in the park, emerging quickly and drying up just as fast. It looks like we are on another planet here.

This was my first stop during my trip to Yellowstone as I was coming from the North entrance and…read moreMammoth Hot Springs is only a couple miles south of that. I came here at around 6:30pm and there were a good amount of people but there were still a good amount of parking spots available. Most of what you'll see here are just springs and nice rock formations with varying colors. There are walkways to different parts of the terrace and you'll be able to see some mountains in the backgrounds of some of these. There are amenities in the general area like lodging, gas if you need to fill up, restrooms, and even the Mammoth Post Office. Also, when you drive through Mammoth you might even see tons of wildlife just roaming around the streets!

If your visiting West Yellowstone it's a must see if your interested in the local history or the…read morehistory of the park. Lots to see but it's not an all day affair

This is a small but, very informative museum about the history and events that makes up…read moreYellowstone. There are artifacts. There are 3 videos in separate areas about the fires of 1988, the earthquake of 1959 and the changes brought about by the addition of hotels and the automobile. There is also a small gift shop. Worth a stop.

Snow and blue skies. 70-80F tomorrow. A stunning place…read more A stop on our adventures in the region. Mark & Nancy.

+ Nice that there are multiple entrances to view this natural masterpiece. I went the North Rim…read moreside. - Crowded yet ample parking. And crowded trails. + Rainbow! Rarely do you get to view downward on one. Can you make out where it starts and ends? Tryna find that pot of gold. + The sounds and feel of the roaring, gushing rapids, the wind in the trees, and the sights of dazzling emerald of the water through and over the waterfall exude an elating, invigorating feel.

If you have time stop in at the historic center and see all the the exhibits and historical info…read moreit's $10 a ticket for 2 days Well worth the stop

At the Yellowstone Historic Center has bunch of train artifacts from the old days of trains that…read morecome through Yellowstone National Park. They have three stage coaches on display next to the front door of the entrance and exit door. Also there is a fee to enter the establishment which is not bad. Once you get in you'll see some artifacts from the conductors and operators of the trains that came through. Also some clothing display and items from what was use on the trains and etc. Also they do have a theater inside which has some seating as well. If you want to learn about the historic trains come here.

I am an amateur photogapher and enjoy nature photography. We visited the Grizzley and Wolf…read moreDiscovery Center back in February of 2013 and it was truly a marvelous experience! There was considerable snow on the ground when we arrived and late in the afternoon a snowstorm moved in. That didn't stop us from taking pictures either of the two days we were there....and in fact, the snow just made it that much more interesting. We both loved it there - and we were already in our late 60s then! I highly recommend this place for people of all ages - and especially photographers!

Had a few hours and decided to visit the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center. Well, let me tell you it…read moredid not disappoint. There is a small fee when entering, which is good for two days. Unfortunately we were only able to go one day but if you have the time, it's a great place to see the Bears and other animals. We started off at the outside movie theater, which is amazing a huge screen with tons of seating. I'm sure it's filled during the summer months. We then made our way over to the Bears where the Ranger gave a speech about how to use bear spray which was very useful. Then they let out to the Bears they search for their food and came around so you can get a close look at them. They have a schedule set up for the times the Bears come out and the Rangers explain who they are and how they feed them. Then we made our way to the wolves and watch them walk around and interact with each other. As we made our way to the otter building, we saw the owls and eagles. The otters exhibit was very nice. It's indoors they put out the food first for the otters and then they have to find it so you see them running around and swimming . They're so adorable. The gift shop was very nice as well. It's a must see.

Remember the old days in high school where you got to use a Bunsen Burner in science lab? Well this…read morepeak is named after the guy who invented it - German chemist Robert Bunsen. He was responsible for early work on volcanic geyser theories and got a mountain named after him for it. When I visited Yellowstone, my goal was to do a hike everyday. This one was probably my favorite. It's relatively short and gives you amazing panoramic views. The hike to Bunsen Peak summit is 2.1 miles (4.2 miles roundtrip). You can get there and back in 3-4 hrs. But you don't have to go all the way to the top to get great views. You can see Mammoth Hot Springs in the far distance within the first hour of the hike. The beginning part of the hike is filled with a lot of trees until you make a turn at Cathedral Rock. Then you hit a lot of switchbacks until you get to the top. You can continue on to Osprey Falls from the summit if you want to make your day a little longer. Parking for Bunsen Peak is right off Grand Loop Road. The lot is pretty small and fills up quick. There is another parking lot across the street and down the road a little bit if you don't mind the short walk. This hike was a lot of fun! I highly recommend you fit it in your day if you are visiting Yellowstone.

Bunsen Peak is at 8,564 feet, located just 10 mins south of Mammoth Hot Springs. As you drive by…read moreGolden Gate, eventually you'll see a sign to your right that says Bunsen Peak, pointing to the left where you park your car. And vise versa if you're coming north from Norris. The trailhead starts across the Glen Creek Trailhead. Bunsen Peak is 4.6 miles, roughly 2-3 miles roundtrip. It's an out-and-back hike. You'll gain roughly 1,300 feet in elevation as you're hiking up. At the start of the trail, you hike through a lodgepole pine forest and eventually come to switchbacks that offer nice views of Swan Lake Flats and the Gallatin range. At the top, there is a fire lookout and a registry that you can sign your name in. It's a great, moderate peak hike to do in the area. There's also a bike trail to the top of Bunsen Peak if you're a biker. You can also connect Bunsen Peak to Osprey Falls (another 2-3 miles ish) making it a long day hike out of it. Just continue the trail past the peak and that will take you to Osprey Falls. This is a popular day hike so get there early or parking is going to be difficult. You're in bear country so don't forget to bring your bear spray!

Of the many visitor centers I've been to, this one goes under the less impressive bucket. It serves…read moreas a nice pit stop, but not something worth going out of your way for. Parking around here and the roads are very crammed. It's a tight two way for the most part with parking off to one or both sides, but there are some cars that just park in the middle of the road with emergency lights on because they're too impatient when it comes to finding a parking spot. The visiting center and museum itself is mimics the chaos on the road. It feels crammed even though there isn't a ton to see inside. It serves as a nice place to pick up some general information, use the restroom and get access to steady WiFi in case you've been struggling for connection on the road.

Here we picked up park maps, viewed animals in the park & asked volunteer rangers question. There…read morewas a small gift shop, some taxidermy representing animals in the park and good Wi-Fi.

Yeup, believe it or not, we're still in Yellowstone. Who'da expected to encounter petrification way…read moreout here? Of course, the lahar! (Ancient volcanic mudflow and ash.) I understand the temptation to collect some exotic heirlooms, but for the sake of the sanctity of this old Earth, please don't. The other 2 trees were vanquished because of that. Now, only 1 left... - Not much else here. No restrooms. . Little shade. + Peaceful lil pit stop on the way to the Serengeti of North America.

I agree with Dana, it's probably not the most magnificent thing to see in the park, but if you are…read moreinterested in tree fossils, want a very easy walk up a hill to stretch your legs or just need to get out of the car for a few minutes, the petrified tree is happy to greet you. There's a small parking area below, then a slight uphill jaunt to get to the base of the tree. It's been fenced in to protect it from would-be vandals who would delight in carving their initials into the wood. Jerks have to ruin it for the rest of us. Anyway, go pay homage to the tree. Or don't. It's not life changing.