Yellowstone in Winter: 9 Wonders to Explore

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Yellowstone national park in winter is a hidden gem, a sanctuary for those seeking a unique and serene wilderness adventure.

One of the most iconic sights in Yellowstone, Old Faithful geyser erupts every 90 minutes, sending a jet of steam and water up to 180 feet in the air. 

Old Faithful Geyser 

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The largest hot spring in the park, Grand Prismatic Spring is a colorful spectacle of blue, green, yellow, and orange hues.  

Grand Prismatic Spring 

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A complex of terraces, pools, and travertine formations, Mammoth Hot Springs is a geological wonder that changes constantly. 

Mammoth Hot Springs 

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Known as the Serengeti of North America, Lamar Valley is home to a rich variety of wildlife, including bison, elk, wolves, coyotes, and bears.  

Lamar Valley

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The largest lake in the park, Yellowstone Lake is a stunning sight in winter, when it freezes over and creates a vast expanse of ice and snow. 

Yellowstone Lake 

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The most famous waterfall in the park, Yellowstone Falls consists of two cascades, the Upper and Lower Falls, that plunge into the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. 

Yellowstone Falls 

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The hottest and most active geyser basin in the park, Norris Geyser Basin has a variety of geothermal features, such as geysers, hot springs, mud pots, and steam vents. 

Norris Geyser Basin 

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A hidden gem in the park, Fairy Falls is a 197-foot waterfall that flows into a pool surrounded by forest. 

Fairy Falls 

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Also Read: 9 Top Wildlife Encounters in Yellowstone National Park

A 132-foot waterfall that drops from a basalt cliff, Tower Fall is named after the rock pinnacles that flank it.  

Tower Fall 

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