Yellowstone National Park beckons over 3 million visitors each year with its spectacular beauty, abundance of wildlife and unique geothermal features that can only be found in just a few other places on the entire planet. Immersing yourself in all there is to know about America\u2019s very first national park before embarking on your adventure can help you plan your trip and provide an even more rewarding experience.<\/p>\n
The majority of Yellowstone, 96 percent, can be found in Wyoming, with 3 percent in Montana and 1 percent in Idaho. During the park\u2019s peak visiting months, May through August, the majority of visitors come through the West Entrance located in the southeast corner of the town of West Yellowstone, Montana. This route follows the world-famous Madison River, considered the greatest trout river in the world. It meanders through a series of golden meadows inhabited by buffalo and elk, with great blue herons, endangered trumpeter swans and river otters, which are often spotted in the water or along the river banks.<\/p>\n\n\t\t