Amazing park. We seen a lot of wild animals in each section of the park. July is a good period as weather is cool temperature ( could have morning freezing temperature early morning at 6 am) . Important to wake up early to enjoy wildlife and have the chance to encounter wild animals. Best national park lodges accommodation at Canyon Lodge & cabins and old faithfull Snow Lodge. We recommend to start you tour from North historic Entrance to have the best lands view and have the benefit of the park magnificent . Mammoth Hot springs are not active anymore. Lake Yellowstone do not offer a lot of trails and discoveries. Hayden Valley and Canyon area are best places to discover. If you go to old faithfull, skip the grand prismatic tourist site as you can not see anything from the regular tourist view point. You can park in another parking at fairy falls and do a short trail to mid geyser basin with a view point in the hill with the best view on grand prismatic.

Amazing canyon for the shape of the valley, the colors and the size of waterfalls. It may not be as tall as Grand Canyon, it may not be as colorful as Bryce, it may not have the same quantity of water as the Niagara Falls, but the combination of colors, water and deepness on top of the possibility to descent to the brink of both upper and lower falls, it makes it a unique place. Various trails are around and above the falls. I would not miss the two brinks and some of the other overlook trails. The brinks requires to go up and down few hundreds feet, but it is definitively worth.

I was surprised to see that this was the #1 thing to do in Yellowstone National Park. After seeing it, I see why everyone gives it 5 stars, but to rank it over Old Faithful, I think not. The Yellowstone River carved this incredible 1000’ gorge with its steep beautifully colored rock sides. It has not one, but two beautiful waterfalls. Part of the charm is the easy accessible short paths that are right off the parking lots which lead to short walks to perfectly placed viewing platforms. If you just have time to see one side, do the South Rim Drive. Stop at the Upper Falls Viewpoint for a nice view, but the best spot is Artist Point. Here you will find a huge multitiered observation area where each level is better than the last. It got its name from a famous painting by Thomas Moran. Best time to visit is early in the morning for best light, but we were there about noon and it was glorious. We were going to go back in the morning but it was so foggy when we left Canyon Lodge, there was no way we could see anything. Next, a separate stop is the Brink of the Upper Falls. Here you get to see the top of those same falls going over. You get to see and feel the power up close. Then there is the North Rim Drive with Grand View Lookout of the Lower Falls and Inspiration Point.

The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone is absolutely breathtaking! The dramatic canyon walls, carved by the Yellowstone River, showcase vibrant hues of yellow, red, and orange, making it a visual masterpiece. The stunning waterfalls, especially the iconic Lower Falls, provide unforgettable views from various vantage points like Artist Point and Lookout Point. The mix of natural beauty, geological wonder, and wildlife sightings makes this a must-see destination in Yellowstone National Park.

Thomas Moran's paintings in this area helped convince Congress to set aside Yellowstone as a National Park. Moran painted the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. Look at the color of the rocks. This is how Yellowstone got its name.

Just tremendously beautiful! We've spent enough time here. First visited all lookouts on the North Rim and the next day the views on the South Rim. At the South Rim we hiked from the Upper Falls to Artist Point and back. This was a very nice and quiet path close to the Rim with many great views. You can also join a ranger talk at Artist Point. It's worth spending more time here. Parking problems we had during our visit no.

The colors! This view took my breath away. I almost didn’t visit thinking I would see the same thing from the south rim but boy am I glad I went. I was there early morning and the sunshine was just hitting the canyon and the colors were so varied and different it was well beyond what I expected. The path is well maintained and accessible for those with mobility issues. I can’t stress enough how much of a must see this is. It was the best thing I saw in my trip

This is another experience where pictures don't do it justice. There are several angles with which to view the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. From the overlook at the top, the middle, and the base. I suggest viewing it from all vantage points to get the most out of this awesome location! From the flowing waterfalls to the majestic canyon walls, the scene is absolutely breathtaking!

A must see for every visitor. Most of the viewing is fairly easy and there are several points to view. There is one trail that is fairly steep but very manageable. The views are stunning. Of course in the spring there is so much water flowing it’s magnificent. The exposed yellow rock is stunning.

From the Canyon Lodge, follow a small sign between trees to the parking lot, follow another sign, and, wow, it was a breathtaking sight. It was a nice surprise. Returning to the vehicle, I observed the rocky terrain and high and low waterfalls from several viewpoints for half a day. After you feel fear, keep going. If you drive to different locations, you get a lot more. This place is crowded in the summer, but there are not so many places like this.