Roosevelt Arch

A place of strength and beauty! Roosevelt Arch, a rustic-style monument is the formal North Entrance to Yellowstone National Park at Gardiner, Montana, has a rich history. We drove from Mammoth Hot Springs to see this monument; it's a scenic but challenging drive with steep grades and sharp turns. We walked inside on either side of the wood covered doorways and paused to read the inscription, "For the Benefit and Enjoyment of the People," feeling gratitude for the foresight to protect this land for everyone.

A Historic and Iconic Entrance The Roosevelt Arch is a beautiful and iconic monument that serves as a historic entrance to Yellowstone National Park. Inscribed with the powerful message "For the Benefit and Enjoyment of the People," the stone structure is a perfect photo spot to begin your park adventure. The arch itself is a historic gem, with its grand stone blocks and classic design. The sentry entrances are a feature that adds to its historic charm, making it a fun discovery for visitors of all ages. Be sure to keep an eye out for nearby wildlife as you approach the arch. It’s not just an entry point, but a symbol of the national park system and a must-see for its historic and photogenic qualities.

Great place to stop Few great parking spot also And the only place get 5G cellular service before entering Yellowstone National Park

The iconic Roosevelt Arch welcomes you to Yellowstone with its historic stone structure. Inscribed with “For the Benefit and Enjoyment of the People,” it’s a powerful symbol of the national parks and a perfect photo spot to start your park adventure! Keep your out for nearby wildlife.

If you drive/walk through the Roosevelt Arch and you don't feel inspired, you're probably in the wrong place. I'm from St. Louis, so obviously I'm an Arch expert... And I can honestly say the Roosevelt Arch is probably my favorite man made arch. It's not the coolest or the most fascinating or even the most impressive, but the immensely powerful message this archway makes is everything. Yellowstone will remain one of the most influential natural wonders of the world, and the Roosevelt Arch reminds us that some of the most beautiful and unique places on earth belong to EVERYONE. The gateway is open, come on through!

To me this more iconic to Yellowstone then just about anything as I love history. Very easy to get to just outside the Northwest/Gardnier entrance. You literally drive right up to it. In the summer you will have to wait for cars and other visitors to get the perfect shot but it's worth it. While there make sure to stop right around the corner to get your picture at the best Yellowstone Park sign of them all IMO.

I highly recommend trekking the extra 4 miles to see this landmark if you are in Mammoth Springs! Due to the lack of cellphone service throughout the park, I read up on the history of the arch the night before, and I was glad that I did because I did not see a historical plaque detailing the rich history of this marker. This arch is located outside of the current modern Yellowstone North Gate, so make sure that you have your receipt with you so you can re-enter the park. There is minimal traffic at this gate, so it was easy to park and get great photos. There is parking located on each side of the road on the side of the arch toward the park gate. There is also an abundance of Swallows nests at the top of the arch, and it was fun watching the birds flying back and forth overhead. The only reason I did not give this site 5 stars is because had i not read up on the history in advance, my party would not have had any context about the arch and its significance.

A monument with history and inscription on the blocks. Has sentry entrances that were a feature not know before. Lots of fun to discover for any age.

Yellowstone absolutely blew me away. You can drive for hours looking at the most beautiful sights you've ever seen. I actually cried because I felt so overwhelmed by its beauty. If you visit please be respectful of nature, and leave the animals alone. Make sure to bring sunblock, water and snacks. Pro tip: Go to the visitors center before you get started. They are great at giving your advise of how to best enjoy the park, where gas stations are found in the park etc. It's also a nice change to apply sunscreen, use the restrooms, and refill your water bottles.

The sheer beauty at every turn is enough to bring me back a 3rd time! The first time at Yellowstone, we stayed in West Yellowstone but the second time, we stayed in Gardiner, Montana. The North Entrance was the original entrance to the park! This quiet little town sits in a canyon and has so much more charm than West Yellowstone! During this visit, we were lucky enough to see wolves and bears in Lamar Valley! Yes, we had to get up at 3:30 am to get into place right at daybreak. While these animals were on the other side of the valley, a group called Yellowstone Wild was out there with spotting scopes, allowing everyone to get to see these beautiful animals. It was amazing to watch about 5 wolves walk closely past a bison drinking water! These wolves had already had breakfast, so the bison was safe. Further down the road to Cooke City, we got stuck in a bison traffic jam! I never thought I would be driving while bison were surrounding us! If you have never been to Yellowstone, start planning!

We spent 3 days in the park, coming in the northeast entrance day 1, the northwest entrance say 2, and the east entrance day 3 in order to see all the various sights. So as we started day 2 we made sure to stop at the Roosevelt arch. Cool piece of history and architecture- worth a quick stop!

We entered the park at the grand entrance, going through the Roosevelt arch.. We were surrounded by snow capped mountains, and lots of tourists. Everybody is posing for photographs here. There were charming old tourist shops from Yellowstone Wild to Yellowstone Forever.

Can't begin to describe how beautiful this place is. Breathtaking and it's just a park you need to see for yourself.

The North Entrance is well worth the drive. With jagged ridges in the distance and a foreground dotted with evergreens, the scene is raw and majestic. The crisp blue sky overhead creates a perfect backdrop for the vast, open terrain--a reminder of how untouched and expansive Yellowstone truly is.

Words cannot describe visiting this beautiful National Park day after day. The forethought of those before who wanted to secure this land and preserve it for all people to visit from across the world and locally is a very powerful thing. One of the best anniversary vacations I've ever had with my wife. We put the time and effort in to find almost every big game animal. Some of that was the luck of right time right place but we were rewarded with great weather, some very early alarm clocks, which provided plenty of Grizzly bears, moose, wolves, elk, fox, black bear, and the famous bison and newborn red dumpling babies my wife titled them as (aka red dogs). All the wildlife in the park are so amazing and viewing multiple species to include wolves and bears in the same valley as elk and bison was magical. One thing rings true after I ponder my amazing week in Yellowstone Park and the Grand Tetons. Life is fragile, don't be scared of it embrace it. Cherish the great moments you have and Yelp the good life!

Besides yosemite, this is my favorite Park located within the continental United states. I can't tell you how many times I've been here I'm into triple digits. It never gets old and there's always something new to see. My last 17 Mile hike ended cresting a mountain to see below me in a valley a pack of wolves the rescue Creek pack challenging a buffalo herd and singling one out. For a moment I thought I might see a battle. Unfortunately for me the Bison stood its ground and the Wolfpack was not as determined as I have been in the past and tried it off with Tails wagging into the adjacent Mountain range. Still a site to be beholden. Nature at its most pristine, authentic and beautiful state.

The classic north entrance of Yellowstone National Park. It is a great structure welcoming you to the park. I do really recommend spending a little time in the town here, too, as it is cute and there are some hidden gems to be had in this small town/community. If you are looking to get some photos, just ensure you pack your patience, as there are a number of people who are here to look at the arch, and may not realize they are wandering into your shots. Overall, this is a popular attraction leading you to the mountain that will pave the way to Yellowstone and all of its wonders.

Instagram worthy! Get your photos take him by the Roosevelt Arch. We drove through this entrance at sunset when we visited the park, and it was such a beautiful sight to see. After you pass through the arch you get to a small town with restaurants, tourist center and some houses with elks freely running around. There's also a hotel, and a couple of convenient stores to grab a quick bite to eat. Beautiful place.

A good place to take a picture. This arch is located in the north side when entering Yellowstone. Also, souvenir shops and restaurants are walking distance.

Hotel very clean and comfortable, staff very helpful , food selection in the town are very limited and overpriced

This is truly the premier national park! It has such variety of landscape, wildlife and choices if things to do. We just spent 4 days on the areas that were open: Gardiner to Cooke city, mammoth to Norris, Norris to Canyon, West Yellowstone to Madison, Madison to Old Faithful. Waterfalls, canyons, bison, wolves, bears (including grizzly), elk, pronghorn, eagles and more! The geysers are amazing! Old Faithful a treat! Go and explore! Just pay attention to the weather, anytime really, but especially early spring. Some of the roads we traveled later closed due to extremely hazardous conditions. We're now in Grand Teton and hoping that the southern end opens this Friday. We looking forward to seeing the roads we missed! Make sure you visit this treasure at least once in your lifetime!

Been to Yellowstone twice and i prefer the North entrance over the South. Located 1.5 hours from Bozeman airport, it's an easy drive to get here. The main attractions are so easy to drive to from these gates, just 1.5 hour drives to get to the geysers, waterfalls, and hiking. There's plenty of wildlife sightings too within just a few miles of the entrance. Gardiner is a great nearby town to stay in.

The North entrance to Yellowstone National Park is just south of Gardiner Montana. In fact, the entrance to the part is in Montana even though the park itself is in Wyoming. If you want to take the iconic national park sign photo there is one at the entrance here as well as the West entrance. The North entrance gives you closer access to the Mammoth Hot Springs area and the Norris Geyser Basin parts of the park. When you drive through Mammoth you might even see tons of deer and elk just roaming around the streets! When I drove through the North entrance at around 6pm there was a line to get into the park. When I drove through here at 6am there were barely any cars at all, so I'd recommend getting here early. I would also recommend getting the America the Beautiful parks pass to get access to all the national parks for a year for $80. It makes lining up and paying for a park pass way quicker and I was actually able to cut the line because I had my pass.

This is the entrance to Yellowstone that has the Roosevelt Arch. It's Yellowstone. It's absolutely amazing. The views, the wildlife, the scenery. What more can you say? Our favorite part of the park was Lamar Valley. We got there at sunrise to see if we could catch the Wolves out before they hid for the day. We got lucky and saw them two days in a row! The whole pack was out on our last day, and it was amazing. Usually, when you see cars on the side of the road, there are usually animals to see. We were fortunate to see Moose, Wolves, Elk and Grizzlies! We were there the weekend before hibernation so the bears were out getting their last bit of food in.

I love history and I can just imagine how pristine this area was when Yellowstone was made a National Park in1872. The arch is grandiose. You can drive thru or even better walk inside on either side of the wood covered doorways. Located near the North (Gardiner) entrance with parking available for pictures. I would definitely make time to stop and see this treasure.

What a great trip. To start we took a moment to view the Roosevelt Arch Monumental stone arch which was built in 1903 and was so neat. It marks the north entrance to Yellowstone National Park. We started our journey at the north entrance with a friendly Park Ranger. Since we visited during the winter season a lot was different. Some of the differences were: the animals were all in one general area, some of the hot springs were closed, and the hot springs had snow covering the walking bridges. We were the only tourists visiting that day. It was so cold we were well prepared for freezing weather. We did see every animal available on the Rangers check list. I will have to return during the summer!

I saw a recent post on a National Park Facebook group I follow asking how to get teenagers excited about visiting Yellowstone National Park this summer. Initially, it saddened me imagining someone with the privileged opportunity to visit this park that many only DREAM of having the resources, time, ability to visit - who would NOT be enthusiastic about a visit! On further thought, my response is - just take them! Take them! The excitement will follow ;). Teen, auntie, grandpa, mom- whoever you are - here's what is great about Yellowstone NP: 1. Wildlife, wildlife, wildlife - while we weren't able to see bears on our first visit, we saw more bison and elk than we could count, a red fox, pronghorns, mule deer, a wolf/coyote, and big horn sheep! This wildlife is truly WILD and needs to remain so. Please keep your distance and treat all wildlife with respect. ***If planning to hike, one can of bear spray is recommended per hiker and you should know how to use it.*** 2. The views - waterfalls, geysers, mud pots, Travertine terraces, massive ice formations, mountains, valleys, colors you may have never seen in nature before - this is a great place to come and marvel at nature! 3. The memories - go with someone you love - most ideally someone with a spirit of gratitude - even if that someone is yourself - and you're bound to have a good time! 4. The spirit - the first National park established in the United States, this marks the beginning of a shift of ideology around land for recreation and conservation - soldiers had to be stationed at the park for quite some time to defend it against those wanting to exploit the land and its natural resources. I will never forget the feeling of being in Yellowstone. I'll likely forget the names of places/features within the park but I'll never forget how it felt to be there! There is something so, so divine about these precious lands and creatures - protected and thriving - and educating so many - providing first time sightings and experiences to many! I am so so grateful for our National Parks in the US and for the visionaries, staff, and many groups working to continually learn, educate, inspire, and preserve these marvels for generation after generation. It's amazing to be a part of this incredibly story with a visit!

Do people really read Yellowstone reviews on Yelp? Oh well, this is my experience on the north side of the park. TLDR: GO SEE THIS BEAUTIFUL PARK! YOU WILL HAVE NO REGRETS! I came to this park during its off season (late March, early April) so a lot of the park has been closed due to the snow and I guess maintaining that amount of miles of roads is just not economical. Only the north side of the park is available to visit so that's where I mainly explored. Lamar Valley has a beautiful landscape worth watching the sunrise in the morning. A ton of wildlife to see in real life and just amazing to see their interactions. Park Rangers in the North Entrance were really great and helpful at the visitor center. I will have to come back again in a different season to see the rest of the park. I would recommend coming to the park during the spring time or fall when you have full access to the park and there isn't too many people within the park.

Hello my new favorite enterance to my absolute favorite national park! We've always stayed in West Yellowstone when visiting. This time we decided to make a last minute trip for a short stay. Of course, Beartooth Pass is closed for the season and our go-to lodging wasn't available. We opted for a place in Gardiner and wowza, we practically inside the park when we stepped out of our rooms. We did the obligatory pose at the arch... no waiting, for us or anyone after us. We had the place almost to ourselves. Granted, a lot was closed up for the season. Pre-planned food and drink was a must. The wildlife was quite active. We saw deer and elk first thing in the morning. Bald eagles and golden eagles were both easily visible. Wolves, coyotes and a fox all spotted - barely missed the grizzly bear crossing, but saw the tracks. The boardwalks were nearly empty. We were able to stroll through leisurely and the weather was phenomenal- 50s and no wind. Staff, as always, were friendly and hekpful. What a slice of heaven!

This is a great entrance with that iconic archway. This is the only year-round entrance to Yellowstone. It sits at the north side of the park in Gardiner, Montana, which is a gorgeous and quaint little town. We stayed in Gardiner for one night and enjoyed our time there as well as using this entrance. It's so much easier to stay by one of the entrances and plan around that. The towns around Yellowstone have much more charm than pretentious Jackson Hole at the base of Grand Teton National Park in my opinion. The charm in Gardiner is real and organic. They won't rob your wallet either. The Yellowstone River runs through the town and Mammoth Hot Springs is close by. This is a great location. We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Yellowstone and Gardiner. I would definitely stay at this entrance again.

This was our second day at Yellowstone. Apparently the elk like to hang out at the north town center. Both days the elk just hang out. They don't seem to be bothered by vehicles or people. Even though it has built up. There is some history left hiding amongst the new massive buildings. The sad part is you don't drive through the Rosevelt Arch anymore to get to the park entrance But you can still drive down and look take family photos. As we were leaving the park there was a fire in Gardiner where traffic routes through. The fire closed the main way to get back to Bozeman. So we had to take an alternate route which was probably the original way. Its now called old Yellowstone trail a gravel road. Which we saw a vintage Yellowstone park entrance sign

Oldest National Park In The World So I have mixed feelings as I write my review for Yellowstone National Park... This is a difficult park to rate overall because there are good and really bad aspects of the park on many levels. Upper and Lower Falls: This is in my opinion the best part of the sight seeing. Massive waterfalls cutting their way through massive rock formations causing you to imagine the terrible force that would be exerted upon you if you were to be in that water. Awe Inspiring! Awesome Geothermal Pools: The Abyss being the one with the coolest name and the ability to look down inside and see so far makes your imagination run wild with what it looks like even deeper beneath the surface. I wouldn't want to fall into the boiling water! Geysers: So seeing geysers for the first time was cool. Unpredictable but cool. You may have to wait a while for the next spray. Old Faithful: Old Faithful is the most famous of the park attractions I would expect. It is a reliable active geyser that will have 1,000 or more people waiting to see it at any given time from what it would seem when we visited. It's cool to see, a unique feature geologically speaking. I thought it might have been bigger, but it was cool. It is a job to find it. There are lodges and buildings all over and not many definitive signs pointing the way. lol... Buffalo: So there are many beautiful things to see here of course including the herds of buffalo you may see as you make your way through the park. People need to stop getting so close to them though. The buffalo were fighting and people kept driving right up to them and walking way to close to get their ridiculous selfies. I got my buffalo picture when I was near a tree 100 feet away... That seems logical... Camping Nightmares: Camping here is a bit of a nightmare! They say there are no vacancies at the visitor center and basically you are out of luck. We did find some luck when we showed up and waited in line the next day at one of the campgrounds but it wasted hours of our day as the line was super slow. If there are so many people wanting to camp it would seem likely they could find another spot that wouldn't destroy anything too critical to make more places. Road Construction: In such a crowded place where people come from all over the world to visit I would think they would manage nighttime construction instead of making people wait long durations as they work on roads. Overcrowding: There are so many people at this park at any given time that you literally feel like you are at Disney world waiting in your car for 1-2 hours for a parking space to then walk around a spot for 10 minutes to see some cool geological features. THEY REALLY NEED BUSES LIKE AT ZION TO TAKE PEOPLE AROUND THE PARK INSTEAD OF ALL THE PERSONAL VEHICLES MAKING A HEADACHE FOR ALL. Basically it's a beautiful place, but a government managed situation which seems to make obvious the lacking management skills.

Absolutely incredible and probably better than you ever imagined. Everyone is so nice and the wildlife is not only fantastic but so very, very close! We saw moose, wolves, Buffalo, mountain sheep, wild horses, prairie dogs, and all kinds of birds. Missed out on the elusive grizzly bear but totally thrilled with everything anyway. All the hot springs and Old Faithful. The trip of a lifetime!

We elected to enter through the North Entrance on our trip to Yellowstone National Park as that worked with where we were staying and our plan. The Roosevelt Arch is amazing and a great sight while entering the park. This is close to Mammoth Terraces. We got there early evening and there wasn't any wait to get into the park.

Well kept beautiful entrance to the north side of the park! This is the only entrance open to cars year-round. You can drive and park right next to Mammoth Springs and there is a beautifully designed platform that allows you to walk all around the various attractions. We visited here on Veterans Day and found a mostly empty park - this allowed us to not be rushed and to simply enjoy the natural beauty (for free, no less! Hooray for National holidays!) I took video clips here so I could remember the peaceful feeling I had standing on the platform in the middle of Mammoth Springs. The Roosevelt deer were a little frightening as we drove out of the park at sundown - they are not afraid of cars and people! I kept thinking there would be lots of roadkill but thankfully there was not and we didn't contribute to any either!

What an amazing national park. There was a few trash on the side of the road but that's the stupid tourists fault. The park is huge and theres so many different options to choose from of things to do. The staff are friendly and helpful! We saw bison, deer and elk. Wish we saw a bear but it's alright. You definitely need a full day here. There are hikes but you should carry bear spray if you decide to hike. There are campsites, restaurants and gift shops in the park. A lot if picnic tables if you want to have a picnic. The enterance fee is $35 per vehicle.

Love love love beautiful to walk up too beautiful to go to sleep to at night glad to say I live in gardiner mt

Amazing doesn't begin to describe this place! We were there when tourist had beed driven away by the cold and time of year.

Not all sites available during our visit but... What a HUGE, beautiful park! It's too bad that we were limited to seeing many of the attractions during the time we went and many of the sites were closed due to the snow season. The west entrance was closed and we entered through the north entrance and saw this beautiful archway as we entered the park -- the Roosevelt Arch. On the way to the north entrance we saw plenty of bisons! Inside the park we stopped by the Mammoth Hot Spring Terraces on a hill of travertine as hot water from the spring cooled and deposited calcium carbonate. Also, here we saw a dormant hot spring cone called 'Liberty Cap'. There are many trails around this area to get many views of the hot springs all around. We also wanted to visit the Tower Fall on Tower Creek but we couldn't get through Tower Junction... a whole herd of bisons blocked the road (around 20 buffalos, at least) and at one point we were riding amongst them. Reminded me of the State Farm commercial http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRS4shfH1Pw&feature=youtu.be We had a rental car and we thought we would end up buying the car should that happen. Plus we don't have State Farm! We have another insurance! LoL! That was a site to see. Needless to say our attempts to get through failed and was not able to see the waterfall. I am amazed at how huge these animals are. Had to be considerate to the bisons, as well as the other wild animal life, afterall, they've been here since prehistoric times and they comprise the nation's largest bison population on public land here at Yellowstone. Entrance fee is $25/car but we purchased the annual National Park pass for $80 which paid for itself within a week for us since we also visited other national parks during this trip including the Badlands NP and Death Valley NP. And we definitely plan to come back to Yellowstone within the year to explore the rest of the park. Here is a little video of our experience... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqHJq_wvizY Review #0196

The Roosevelt Arch entrance is the north entrance into Yellowstone Park. You can stay in adjacent Gardiner and easily enter the park each day. Gardiner is so adjacent that one of their streets marks the beginning of the park boundaries. If you're with a guide or on a tour, you'll love it. If you're self touring, you'll love it. If you're one of those folks who hates anything, stay at home; you'll only ruin it for someone else. Late September has decent weather but many of the tours (horseback riding or rafting) may be shut down. There are tours for any level of activity from getting up at 5 am to scope the wolves, to riding around stopping at the most scenic sights. There are wild hikes and level hikes. It would be difficult to not see bison, or elk. You will need to make an effort to see wolves, coyotes, and birds of prey.

I always get of at Livingston on 15 and travel to Gardiner which sits on the North entrance to the park it's a little town with lots of neat shops. I always see lots of elk and some moose right at the entrance it's also where the Roosevelt arch is. It seems to be less busy at this entrance make sure and get info on all the sights in the park so you don't miss anything. Don't get close to the animals repeat to yourself don't get close to the animals. Old faithful is my favorite

How can you not love Yellowstone! Tons of bison - blocked the road for 2 hours! Elk by the visitor center, saw a baby black bear. Absolutely beautiful park! Gas station, gift shop, visitor center a few miles into the north entrance. Gear up! Only thing is the stupidity of some visitors! Is it really a good idea to get out in a herd of 100+ Bison to be about 2 feet away from them? Or how about the baby black bear that people were jumping out of their cars to photograph, did momma bear come charging you? Natural selection ....

We were lucky enough to go through 3 out of the 5 entrances in and out of Yellowstone. The north has the most unique signage as it comes with the Roosevelt Arch. It's a nice little addition. The city outside of this entrance is Gardiner and is a solid small town with most amenities.

As you would expect Yellowstone is stunning and one of the country's biggest gems. It was a very busy and the Park Service kept up very well. The park had road construction going on but the delays were minimal for the amount of vehicles. The tourists at Old Faithful got a good show and were orderly after the geyser erupted. The resteraunt was totally taken over but the staff kept a smile and worked thru the crowds, language barrier, and mass amounts of food orders. Go to the park enjoy it and absorb the beauty!!

I really loved visiting Yellowstone National Park but I could never do a Yelp check in inside the park as my phone service was in and out at best! I added this entrance so more people can check in while their phones are still working! Plus, this is the original entrance and leads to the only area of the park which is open all year. It was much less crowded than the west entrance. I am glad we used both. Looking at the Arch it was moving for me to think the wonderful idea and leadership which resulted in our National Park System. Yay for us!

Arrive to the world's first National Park vía Livingston, MT (Interstate 90) and for 52 miles through the Paradise Valley & Yankee Jim Canyon following the Yellowstone River along US Highway 89 you will understand how the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE) is a big part of what keeps Yellowstone National Park WILD Make Gardiner, MT (Nature's Favorite Entrance to Yellowstone National Park) your base camp and you will make the most of your time in the Park while returning to the Gardiner Fun Zone to relax & recharge

I love national parks and this one is no different. We explored the northwest portion of Yellowstone this time around and loved it. Unfortunately, we didn't see as much wildlife as we had hoped. Only two elk and one lone bison (aren't they herd animals??). Don't miss the Norris Hot Springs area! There is a short two mile hike you can do that leads you right by all the hot springs and Steamboat Geyser, the tallest geyser in the world! (but don't get excited because it hasn't erupted in 8 years and has been known to take 50 years in between eruptions....) tip: when you buy a car pass for Yellowstone it's good for 7 days (costs $25) so plan to stay nearby and spend a few days exploring the park!

Every conservative oil driller needs to visit this place. The park was put aside years ago by Roosevelt. It's definitely one of our national treasures. I was here 30 years ago and just recall bitching about the sulfur smell. I now have a huge appreciation of the majesty and the preservation of this great park.

Old man at the gate was really rude, he told us not to use the GPS to figure out where we are going... maybe he thought we were just supposed to know where to go even though we have never been here before. He also asked us "well why would you do that", all in all very bad customer service

If you are looking for a zoo, Disney experience, amenities, and outside world accommodations (TV, pool, AC, etc), then stop right where you are and stay OUTSIDE of the park. Everything in the park is dictated by the United States Department of Interior, or as everyone knows them as National Park Service. The companies which have the concessions contracts have a strict set of rules laid aside by the NPS, and well if you've been following the news, you all will know the NPS has a maintenance backlog a mile long. However if you are looking for a place to be connected to Nature, and disconnect from the day to day stresses of life : as you should for your Heath if nothing else, it's been proven medically to help improve quality of life and extend! Then come to this amazing and vast wilderness, however PAY ATTENTION TO THE SIGNS. They aren't just there for show, and maybe read: Death In Yellowstone before you come. It's a good eye opening book to the Darwin Award winners of past, and No, the animals are NOT tame, nor is anything controlled! This is a natural wilderness, WILD being the key world. Respect nature or it will cut you up and spit you out! As far as the lodging goes: most of the lodges were built around the turn of the century, and the NPS has a policy of Preservation, in which they try to keep things as natural as possible, including the hotels. Concessions just has to follow the rules again, and they have strict policies to go through when remodeling. With that being said, most of the lodges, hotels and cabins have been remodeled from around year 2000 - some currently on going projects. No, it's not going to be a Ritz Carlton, but yes, you will have a decent place to sleep and take a shower, get some grub and basic human needs. You're in the middle of the wilderness, don't expect city like lifestyles! You're in part of the Old West, and it will always be as such.

I'm trying to rate all of Yellowstone National Park, not just the north entrance. Yellowstone is very beautiful, with scenic views everywhere, from mountains to hot springs to lakes to rivers to waterfalls. There are opportunities for fishing, camping, hiking, and horseback trail riding. Wild animals are all over the park, and we saw many bison, many elk, and many mule deer. We were excited to see a grizzly, three moose, and a few antelope and briefly saw four mountain sheep. We also admired many little hot springs, the West Thumb Geyser Basin, and Biscuit Basin, along with Mammoth Springs and Old Faithful. We greatly enjoyed our three days in the park, but I would like to see more and bigger directional signs and more information signs. I couldn't find printed information about Old Faithful or Mammoth Springs or geological formation, and I couldn't Google because there aren't many places in the park that have cell services. What signage is there should be placed a little farther from the actual site so there is time to stop. We went to Yellowstone in midSeptember to avoid crowds, but there were still many, many people there. I was disappointed that Roosevelt Lodge was already closed for the season, and I think there were enough people to have kept it open. Roads are narrow and twisty and steep, not good for big campers.

This park has amazing views and wonderful hikes. I can't wait to come back. They have our safety in mind with all the pandemic social distancing rules in place.

We came here 3 years ago and we loved Yellowstone. This review is for the North Entrance. We're not much for shopping or anything like that, so that part didn't matter to us. After coming in from the South Entrance and usually entering through the West Entrance, the North Entrance isn't too impressive. We were really disappointed in Mammoth Springs. Now if you're coming here for the first time and you come in for the first time through the North Entrance, it's pretty cool. We hit the north entrance on our last day here, after 5-6 days. We had visited pretty much the whole park before coming through the north entrance. After seeing most of the park and being thoroughly impressed with most of it, we were let down with the north side. It is still beautiful, though. The most beautiful areas we found were the west side with all the springs, like the Prismatic. Old Geyser wasn't as impressive as I thought, but we loved all the hikes to the various springs, like the springs that looked like paint. We got thousands of great pictures. At this time, my husband hadn't gotten into night photography. I'm sure he would have loved to take some Milky Way pics here. We were close to a lot of wildlife, like we saw many bison and even got a bit too close. We saw lots of elk, deer. However, we never came across a bear. We did want to see a bear from afar, but we did not. We came early July 2014 and it was quite warm them. My brother & his family came probably 2-3 weeks before us camping and they said it was really cold. We met many nice people during our 5-6 days here. We only got light hiking done. If you go for longer hikes that are more than a few hours, you might encounter a bear. Would love to go back to Yellowstone. Oh, we stayed at a Super 8 in Bozeman, MT. It was an hour drive each way to and from the West Entrance. The prices for food near the West Entrance was highway robbery. The Super 8 was really good there. Next time, we will stay somewhere in the park. There are plenty of places to stay at in Yellowstone. Since our time there, we found staying in the National Parks (if there are hotels), it's just better to pay the higher fees so that you can spend more time in the park rather than driving to the park. We've found this to be true in our national park experiences after this.

Yellowstone is absolutely stunning. This park is massive, so be prepared to spend 2-3 days here to fully soak in everything it has to offer. From the geysers to the hot springs to the wild animals, this place is breathtaking. Please be smart and buy bear spray if you go on hikes. Lots of wildlife. The best part about Yellowstone is the fly fishing. World class fly fishing and so much fun when your in beautiful meadows.

Yellowstone National Park is so beautiful. Visited in the summer of 2017 while on our way to Denver. Although we only saw the park from the tourist road, I would like to return someday to hike into the vast valleys the park is famous for. The buffalo herds are simply stunning!

Yellowstone is always a magical place. I am having the best time with my family. We have seen elk, coyote, and deer so far. Cant wait to chexk out that boiling river!

This is by far the best entrance into the park. The drive through Paradise Valley, from Livingston to Little Ol' Gardiner, is breathtaking. The mountains spring up around you and Electric Peak is in the distance. I loved and worked in the park for 3 seasons, and each time I would drive back, through that arch, it meant I was entering one of the most beautiful places in America. Yellowstone is magic. It has a feeling of history and wildness that allows each visitor to engage with nature. There are often elk, antelope, or bison meandering near this area, so beware. Don't be one of those "tourons" that needs an up close picture and then gets gored. So enjoy your drive through the arch, keep an eye out for wildlife, and remember you are someplace special.