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Yellowstone contains 300 species of birds, 16 species of fish, five species of amphibians, six species of reptiles, and 67 species of mammals. This region in particular, holds the most in the park.

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According to a recent visitor, a GANG of ELK, have been spotted in the pinned location!

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Yellowstone Lake Region

Yellowstone contains 300 species of birds, 16 species of fish, five species of amphibians, six species of reptiles, and 67 species of mammals. This region in particular, holds the most in the park.

Bison, which have lived in Yellowstone since prehistoric times and roam freely across the landscape. Elk, which are often seen grazing near the geyser basin. Black and grizzly bears, which are more active in spring and may be spotted near the roads or trails. Osprey, which are large birds of prey that nest near rivers and lakes. Prairie rattlesnake, which is the only venomous snake in the park and prefers dry, open areas.

Old Faithful Wildlife

Hayden Valley Wildlife

There are many animals inside of the Hayden Valley including, but not limited to: Bison Elk Bighorn Sheep Pronghorn Deer

For those who enjoy birdwatching, there are many species in this area, including the United States national bird, the Bald Eagle.

Avid anglers can also fine-tune their casting technique while fishing for cutthroat trout starting on July 1st (fishing regulations apply, in order to protect our critical grizzly bear habitat)

Nature lovers can observe the wide variety of wildlife that live around the lake—elk, trumpeter swans, grizzly bears, and gray wolves

Heart Lake Wildlife

Uncle Tom’s Trail is a wonderful trail that takes you from the top of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone to the base of the 308-foot-high Lower Falls. You can almost always see a rainbow cutting through the falls’ powerful splash and mist. Tackling the 328 steps on the way down is a breeze–just remember that you have to come back up. But don’t worry. There are many benches and steel platforms to rest upon while covering the roughly 500 vertical feet.

Uncle Tom's Trail

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Road construction is underway on park roads. Check the park newspaper, call 307-344-2117 for delays or closures, or check the

Speed limit: 45 mph unless otherwise posted. Please drive slowly and cautiously to protect yourself and wildlife.

Learn more about fees and passes online.

Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks charge separate entrance fees. People visiting both parks can save money by purchasing an Interagency Annual Pass.

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Western Cabins Built in modules of 4 or 6 2 queen beds Private bathrooms with shower or shower/tub combo, toilet, and sink Modernly furnished Frontier Cabins Simple and plain multi-plex units built in the 1920s 1 or 2 double beds Private bathroom with shower, toilet, and sink Pioneer Cabins Historic, simple and plain multi-plex units built in the 1920s 1 or 2 double beds Private bathroom with shower, toilet, and sink

Lake Lodge Cabins

Situated at 7,733 feet (2,357 m) above sea level, Yellowstone Lake is the largest high elevation lake (above 7,000 feet / 2,134 m) in North America. It is roughly 20 miles (32.2 km) long and 14 miles (22.5 km) wide, with 141 miles (227 km) of shoreline and a surface area of 132 square miles (342 km2). Yellowstone Lake freezes over completely every winter in late December or early January, with ice thicknesses varying from a few inches to more than two feet. Yellowstone Lake remains cold year-round, with an average water temperature of 41°F (5°C). Because of the extremely cold water, swimming is not recommended. Survival time is estimated to be only 20 to 30 minutes in water at this temperature.

Yellowstone Lake