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Yellowstone / United States

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An aerial view of Grand Prismatic Spring, its blue center ringed by orange and yellow mineral colors — Photo: Skydiver2016, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Author Skydiver2016 · CC BY-SA 4.0 File source

When to visit 1

When should I visit Yellowstone, United States, for the best experience?September, after Labor Day — every park road is still open, the summer crowds have gone, the elk rut is underway, and entry costs the standard $35 per private vehicle…

Things to do 1

What are the most worthwhile things to do in Yellowstone on a first visit?Watch an Old Faithful eruption on the rangers' prediction, walk the Grand Prismatic overlook, and give the Lamar Valley a dawn — the geyser, the spring and the wildlife…

Food and drink 1

Where should I eat in Yellowstone, and which local food or drink is worth trying?Dinner in the Old Faithful Inn's dining room — booked ahead, ideally as a guest of the inn — and a huckleberry ice cream from Wilcoxson's, the Montana creamery that…

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