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Yellowstone Waterfalls: Dancing through America's Smorgasbord of Nature

Yellowstone 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, it was pretty obvious to us 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 WATERFALLS

The links below will show you the Yellowstone Waterfalls I have visited. Click on a region or a waterfall for more details about them.

Lower Falls in the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River

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...

Click here to read more about the area and see its waterfalls.
Click here to jump directly to the area's waterfall list.

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.

Click here to read more about the area and see its waterfalls.
Click here to jump directly to the area's waterfall list.

Partial downwards view of Terraced Falls

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...

Click here to read more about the area and see its waterfalls.
Click here to jump directly to the area's waterfall list.

Reader Submissions: We can't possibly visit every single waterfall in Yellowstone. Fortunately, there are readers kind enough to share their knowledge and experiences by writing up their own guides for those waterfalls that we haven't been to.

Click here to submit your own write-up.
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MORE INFO

If 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]

Jenny Lake and Cascade Canyon in the Grand Tetons

Yellowstone Travel Stories: 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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