Overview
Experience the thrill and beauty of Old Faithful with your family in a fun-filled adventure to Yellowstone, our nation’s first national park. Yellowstone is a land of mountains, lakes and geysers that will fascinate everyone, no matter their age. During the day, your family could be hiking around the Midway Geyser Basin and the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, known for its yellow-banded bluffs and 50 species of wildflowers. At night you will swap jokes, stories and s’mores with your new friends around the campfire. Yellowstone is a kid-friendly vacation and also a great vacation spot for teenagers. Introduce your family to the fascinating animals, bubbling thermal pools, and other unique features of Yellowstone National Park with Wilderness Inquiry.
Sample Itinerary
Expand All FieldsDay 1: Get to know your guides as you settle into camp.
The trip starts at Grant Village in Yellowstone National Park late in the afternoon. Set up camp and get to know your guides. Over supper share expectations for the upcoming days. There are several options for activities in Yellowstone National Park, which your Wilderness Inquiry staff will share with you.
Day 2: Visit the Grand Prismatic Spring and enjoy an afternoon hike.
After a hearty camp breakfast with great coffee take off for a sightseeing tour of Yellowstone. Get acquainted with some of Yellowstone’s geothermal activity at the Midway Geyser Basin. Take in the vibrant colors of Grand Prismatic Spring and other hot springs in the area. Choose a hiking option for the afternoon that could include Fairy Falls, Mystic Falls or Old Faithful! On your way back to your campsite, swing in for Huckleberry ice cream.
Day 3: Visit Old Faithful and hike to Lonestar Geyser.
Enjoy a picnic lunch and rock skipping along the lake shore before preparing for an afternoon hike. One option could include Lonestar Geyser. Nearly as predictable as Old Faithful, this geyser is off the beaten path in the midst of a beautiful forest.
Day 4: Travel through Hayden Valley and take in the views of the "Grand Canyon" of Yellowstone.
Begin the day at the Mud Volcanoes where acid and hot water are turning the earth into roiling mud pots. Travel through beautiful Hayden Valley to look for wildlife – bison, wolves and bears all make their homes here. Finally, drive to the 'Grand Canyon' of Yellowstone where there are breathtaking views of the upper and lower falls.
Day 5: Choose from several day hikes and swim in the Firehole River.
Tour a mix of unique areas in Yellowstone. There are many hikes that explore geothermal features, waterfalls, forests and more! After a tasty lunch, enjoy a swim in the Firehole River. In the evening play games around the campsite and enjoy a final campfire.
Day 6: Enjoy one final adventure before saying farewell to your trip mates.
Pack up camp and take one more adventure before bidding everyone goodbye. The trip officially ends in the early afternoon after lunch.
Dates & Fees
Wilderness Inquiry leads trips to Yellowstone National Park but currently has no dates scheduled. If you have a group of people interested, we can set up a customized adventure just for you! Please contact us or request a trip quote below if you are interested in a group trip to this destination.
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TERRAIN/ROUTE CHOICES: Yellowstone National Park has a wide variety of terrain and ecosystems, ranging from near-desert at the north entrance to sub-alpine meadows and forests. Lodge pole pines cover 60% of the park while burn areas from the 1988 fire feature new growth and colorful wildflowers. Yellowstone National Park offers a wide range of route options from very easy to difficult.
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