National Park Journal

NATIONAL PARK JOURNAL is the authority on national park travel and is devoted to bringing the national park experience to the palm of your hand. Providing comprehensive seasonal trip-planning information for four of the United States’ major national parks - Grand Canyon, Rocky Mountain, Yellowstone and Yosemite - each issue focuses on one park and includes feature stories, photo essays, road-trip itineraries, lodging and dining information, wildlife beta and more.

A Note From the Editor

National Park Journal

Hit the Road

Welcome to Wild • Get ready to experience one of the most awe inspiring places on the planet: Yellowstone National Park. Plan your perfect trip with a park map, weekend itinerary, trail guide and more.

Get Oriented • Spend less time driving and more time taking in the views using this Yellowstone National Park map.

Five Ways to See Yellowstone

Back to Basics • Whether you’re a first time national park traveler or a seasoned pro, here are a few things you need to know about visiting Yellowstone.

Best Park App

A Weekend in Yellowstone • Short on time? You can still have an incredible vacation in the park, even if you only have 48 hours. Here’s the plan.

INTO THE WILD • Get to know some of the mammals that call Yellowstone home.

Choose YOUR Hike

Rocky Mountain High • Get a taste of John Denver’s Rocky Mountain High on this iconic road trip from Colorado’s peaks to Yellowstone’s geysers and back again.

2 Days in Rocky Mountain • Spend a magical weekend exploring this alpine national park. You’ll need a timed entry reservation to visit during peak hours May 24 to October 20, 2024.

The New West • Old West charm meets a vibrant, fresh cultural scene in Wyoming’s capital.

Rodeo, Ho!

Make Memories Last

The Outpost • Lose the crowds in Laramie’s great outdoors and cultural attractions. Here are the best places to visit.

Soak It All Away

Find Your Escape

The Fort

At the Crossroads • In Casper, experience the best of the great state of Wyoming all in one place. Here are seven reasons to stop.

Cowboy Getaway • In the towns of Kaycee and Buffalo, outstanding scenery and intriguing history await you. Here are four can’t-miss activities.

Heartbreak on Heart Mountain • Learn about a sobering piece of American history at this site.

Prohibition & Planes

Buffalo Bill’s Town • Located near one of Yellowstone’s least crowded entrances, the Cody area offers a taste of Wyoming in the days of its founder, Buffalo Bill Cody. Here are the top eight reasons to visit.

East Entrance Experiences • Discover a world class museum and great lodging in and around Cody.

Welcome to Grizzly Country

Sweet Dreams • Grand Teton National Park is home to world class views, but when your eyes finally close you’ll want a soft place to lay your head. These four lodging options in and next to the park are the perfect place to dream about your magnificent day.

Grand Teton’s Top 6 • Here are our favorite things to do, from hiking stunning trails to exploring some of Grand Teton National Park’s most iconic treasures.

Big Mountain Fun • Right next to Grand Teton National Park, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort offers non-stop adventure. Here are six of our favorites.

Raft the Snake

Prehistoric Gems

Destination Dinoland

Dinosaur National Monument

Desert Oasis

Wet & Wild

Montana Magic • Some of the most wondrous parts of the West lie between Yellowstone and Glacier.

3 Stunning Scenic Drives • Spend some time on the road for proof that the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem’s epic scenery, amazing geology and outstanding wildlife...