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.

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National Park Journal

4 Road Trips • Here are four of our all-time favorite road trips to Yellowstone National Park—each with its own scenic wonders, uncrowded national park sites, cultural attractions and one-of-a-kind activities. Turn to page 22 to start dreaming.

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.

Park Map • Spend less time driving and more time taking in the views by orienting yourself with 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 National Park.

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.

Be Safe in Bear Country

Choose YOUR Hike

Leave No Trace • Before you hit the trail, become familiar with how to recreate responsibly.

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 park. You’ll need a timed-entry reservation to visit during peak hours May 26 to October 22, 2023.

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

Rodeo, Ho!

Make Memories Last

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

Nature’s Medicine

Find Your Escape

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

6 Ways to Experience the West • On your way to Yellowstone National Park’s East Entrance, stop in the towns of Buffalo and Kaycee for a dose of history and culture.

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

Prohibition & Planes

Buffalo Bill’s Cody • 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.

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 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

Desert Oasis

Dinos & Deserts • Almost...