NATIONAL PARKS YOUR HOME BASE (HINT: BOOK NOW) The variety of things to do and see in Yellowstone is staggering! From viewing wildlife, visiting historical and cultural sites and watching geysers erupt to hiking one of the dozens of trails, a day in the park is always filled with your own adventure. Be sure to download the NPS Yellowstone app for the most up-to-date information before your visit. Find the perfect headquarters for your getaway and book it as soon as possible. Depending on the season, spots get booked months — or sometimes even a year — in advance. — Ashton Hooker Digital Communications Specialist, Yellowstone National Park Lodges, Hotels & Cabins From the elegant Lake Hotel to the Roosevelt Lodge inspired by Teddy himself, there are nine different lodging facilities in Yellowstone. Wi-Fi and TVs can be scarce in this neck of the woods, however, so bring that paperback book you’ve been saving. Campgrounds There are 12 campgrounds with more than 2,000 sites, and reservations are made through yellowstonenationalparklodges.com and recreation.gov. Backcountry sites are also available with a permit. LAMAR RIVER TRAIL @Sherrie & Ron White Outside the Park Whether you’re seeking a bed-and-breakfast hideaway, a cozy cabin or a Western-inspired inn, there are dozens of accommodation options within the gateway communities of Cody (50 miles east), Jackson (60 miles south) and Dubois (80 miles southeast). YELLOWSTONE LAKE LAMAR VALLEY @Ronny Peng @grizzlymanchild @Harshil Shah LAKE YELLOWSTONE HOTEL DINING ROOM Day 2 Due northeast from Norris is the Lamar Valley . Thanks to a reliable water supply, lush vegetation and panoramic vistas, it’s known as “America’s Serengeti” for its large, easily visible wildlife population. On any given day, you might see herds of bison, pronghorn or deer; bald eagles and osprey in flight; or a badger, coyote or grizzly. Nature-loving anglers can kill (or rather, catch and release) two birds with one stone, as the tranquil Lamar River offers some of Yellowstone’s best fly-fishing. Surrounded by rolling verdant hills in all directions — and interrupted only by glimpses of the val-ley’s plentiful fauna — visitors can expect to hook both rainbow and native Yellowstone cutthroat trout up to 15 inches long. This afternoon, you’re headed due south for an up-close-and-personal view of Yellowstone Lake . The largest high-elevation lake in North America and nearly 400 feet deep in places, it’s too cold for TravelWyoming.com swimming but is wonderful to explore by kayak or canoe. Because of the lake’s many hidden under-water geysers, submerged fumaroles and other geothermal features, we recommend a guided tour with one of the many outfitters in the area. After your paddle, enjoy a rewarding dinner in the charming Lake Yellowstone Hotel Dining Room before bidding farewell to the park — until next time. 54 CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: FLICKR/SHERRIE & RON WHITE; FLICKR/RONNY PENG; FLICKR/HARSHIL SHAH; INSTAGRAM/GRIZZLYMANCHILD. SIDEBAR FROM TOP: INSTAGRAM/OAKLEYORIGINALS_NZ; WYOMING OFFICE OF TOURISM/JASON LINDSEY; WYOMING OFFICE OF TOURISM.
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