Part of our Wyoming guide.
2 places and guides from our Wyoming coverage, gathered into one page.
How To Plan A Day Trip To Yellowstone National Park
Enter through the West Entrance near West Yellowstone, Montana, and focus on the park’s southwest loop. This route covers the Upper Geyser Basin (home to Old Faithful), the Midway Geyser Basin (Grand Prismatic Spring), and the Fountain Paint Pot area, with a drive through Hayden Valley for wildlife viewing. Allow 10–12 hours from the entrance gate, and check current road conditions and seasonal closures before you go. Many interior roads are only open from late April to early November. Bring binoculars, bear spray, and layered clothing for sudden weather changes.
Grand Teton Itinerary: US National Parks
Grand Teton National Park sits just south of Yellowstone, covering over 300,000 acres of towering peaks, glacial lakes, and meadows. For a one-day itinerary, drive the 42-mile Teton Park Road from Moose to Colter Bay, stopping at Jenny Lake for a boat shuttle (around $20 per person) and a hike to Hidden Falls, then continue to Signal Mountain Summit for panoramic views. The park entrance fee is $35 per vehicle (valid for seven days). The best wildlife sightings are in the early morning along the Snake River and Antelope Flats. If you have extra time, the Mormon Row historic district offers classic homestead photography, and the Craig Thomas Discovery Center in Moose provides maps and ranger programs. For deeper exploration, consider the hiking and the outdoors in Wyoming opportunities in the backcountry, which require a free permit from the visitor center. Nearby, Devils Tower in Wyoming is a separate national monument about a 4.5-hour drive east; it is not part of Grand Teton National Park.
More about Wyoming
For travelers interested in lesser-known spots, the secrets hidden in Wyoming include the remote Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area and the fossil-rich secrets of Wyoming's high plains petrified forests near Kemmerer. Additionally, ghost secrets hidden 2 in Wyoming can be found in the abandoned mining town of Kirwin, accessible only by high-clearance vehicle or a long hike. For cultural stops, the museums and attractions in Wyoming worth a detour include the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody and the Wyoming State Museum in Cheyenne, both open year-round.
