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There's lots to say about Yellowstone and the Yellowstone Waterfalls. Click on one of the following links to jump to the section you're interested in...ABOUT THE FALLSYellowstone Waterfalls are merely a side attraction in a place where variety reigns supreme. Featuring geysers, colorful pools, heaps of wildlife, and a Grand Canyon of its own, you'll understand why the region became America's first National Park (and quite possibly the world's first).
I tend to think of this park as the American Safari because you'll find yourself in a landscape where its residents (e.g. bison, elk, wolves, bears, moose, etc.) are as much a part of the park experience as its photogenic geological features. Some of these organisms (especially bears) have gained such celebrity status that traffic jams occur when they're spotted. In a way, us park visitors now play the role of the paparazzi ;) In addition to the wildlife, Yellowstone is also world famous for its thermal attractions. Sitting in the vent of a supervolcano, the land feels like it is alive with such features as... - shooting geysers
- mesmerizing colored pools
- artistic terraces
- belching vents
- deceptively calm acid pools
- bubbling mud pools.
The star attraction of its thermal features is Old Faithful Geyser. It's the most predictable geyser you'll ever find and seeing this thing go off like clockwork is something to behold. While it's easy to become a wildlife fan, a geyser hunter, or a thermal pool collector, waterfall lovers won't be disappointed with the array of cataracts and cascades that comprise the Yellowstone Waterfalls. The most famous of the Yellowstone Waterfalls is Lower Falls, which sits at the head of the spectacular Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River. Browse through the pages below to see the other Yellowstone Waterfalls dancing in the park...
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YELLOWSTONE WATERFALLSThe links below will show you the Yellowstone Waterfalls I have visited. Click on a region or a waterfall for more details about them.
Northern Grand Loop (Canyon/Mammoth/Roosevelt): Anchored by Yellowstone's own Grand Canyon, this section of the park also features colorful terraces, a large wolf-spotting area, and several waterfalls. But it's here that you'll probably find the largest of the Yellowstone Waterfalls. In fact, I bet you'll have a hard time figuring out how to prioritize what you want to see given so many choices...
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Southern Grand Loop (Madison/Norris/Old Faithful/Yellowstone Lake): While this region is dominated by the park's most famous geysers and thermal pools, you'll also find pleasant Yellowstone Waterfalls sprinkled in this living landscape.
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Bechler Backcountry: This rugged and remote section of the park is also known as the "Cascade Corner." That's because it houses the largest concentration of Yellowstone Waterfalls. However, you'll have to be willing to do some hard hiking in order to explore this waterfall lover's paradise...
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Grand Tetons National Park: Just to the south of Yellowstone National Park lies the sharply rising, sky scraping peaks of the Grand Tetons. Given its dramatic rise in elevation from the valley floor, you're bound to see many cascades tumbling down its steep rocky mountainsides as the snow and ice melt. A trip to Yellowstone can't be complete without spending some time in this majestic place.
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Outside Yellowstone: This section is devoted to waterfalls you can see on a trip to Yellowstone even though they technically don't reside in the national park boundaries.
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MORE INFOIf you'd like to know more about Yellowstone National Park, check out the following links...
Yellowstone's Other Attractions: There's more to the world's first national park than waterfalls. If you're curious about the area's other natural attractions or you're suffering from waterfall fatigue, have a look! [read more]
Yellowstone Travel Blog: Read about the stories behind the World of Waterfalls. See Yellowstone (and the Grand Tetons) through our eyes while becoming more informed about this beautiful region. In this section, you will find travel journals that will leave you laughing, smiling, curious, or just about all the emotions you'd expect when you're traveling to an unknown place. [read more]
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YELLOWSTONE WATERFALLS LISTIf you already have a waterfall in mind that you'd like to see details about, browse the list below...
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