Just north of the Canyon Junction in Yellowstone, there is a picnic area and a trailhead for Cascade Lake. The picnic area is located just north of the trailhead parking, and both are easily accessible to the trail. You can use either spots as parking for this trail. It is just…

Yellowstone is one of our favorite national parks, and we've visited dozens of times, but always during the summer. This year, we decided to make a visit to the crown-jewel of the national park system during the winter. Yellowstone in Winter is amazing. What's Open There are a few things that…

There are so many great hikes in Yellowstone. The great thing is that you can find a hike for any skill level, from the 30 mile three day trek, to the 30 minute nature trail. Best of all, in Yellowstone, all hikes lead to amazing scenery and the opportunity to spot…

Artists' Paintpots is a short lollipop hike in Yellowstone National Park. This hike features some really unique geothermal features that are rare, even in Yellowstone. The feature looks just like white paint bubbling along the trail. The hike is quite busy, but fortunately, the parking lot turns over quickly because the…

When most people think of National Parks, they think of Yellowstone. And when most people think of Yellowstone, they think of Old Faithful. It is the perfect icon of the wild American west. If you are visiting Yellowstone for the first time, this should be your number one stop! The fabulous…