Yellowstone · Fire Basins · day 2
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
Why here
The colour is the surprise — sulphur-yellow walls that gave the park its name, framing the falls.
The river throws itself into a canyon of gold.
When to come
season
May to October
time
late morning for a rainbow in the mist
weather
clear, sunny
crowd
Artist Point busy midday
⊘ Uncle Tom's and some brink trails close for snow into June — check road and trail status before routing here.
canyonwaterfallgold◆ hidden
Where on the route