Lonely Planet Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks

Lonely Planet's Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Watch Old Faithful erupt, spot wildlife and climb Mt Teton—all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of these magnificent parks and begin your journey now!

Inside you'll find user-friendly highlights and itineraries to help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests, plus insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local. Essential information is at your fingertips, including hours of operation, websites, transit tips, park seasonality, hiking trail junctions, viewpoints, elevations, distances, difficulty levels, and durations. The guide focuses on the best hikes, drives, and cycling tours, with over 40 trail and park maps to navigate your adventure. Useful features include Travel with Children, Clothing and Equipment, and Day and Overnight Hikes.

This comprehensive guide offers honest reviews for all budgets—covering eating, sleeping, camping, sightseeing, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss—along with contextual insights into history, geology, wildlife, and conservation that give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience. Coverage includes Yellowstone's Mammoth Country, Roosevelt Country, Canyon Country, Lake Country, Norris, Geyser Country, and Bechler Region, plus Grand Teton National Park, Jackson, and more.