This is worth the stop and short walk to see the canyon and waterfalls! Our “Guide along “ app suggested we stop! So glad we did! Beautiful if the Grand Canyon and river you don’t get anywhere else in the park! Good parking lots and easy walk.

We're Montanans, and try to visit Yellowstone every year or so. The crowds in some of the park wear us out, but there are some sights that are worth braving those crowds. We stopped ata Artist Point on a sunny June weekday. We got a parking spot, and walked to the viewpoints. There were lots of people, but the vibe was upbeat and friendly. A ranger was giving talks on the history of the falls. The view of the falls and the canyon is indeed world class, and we never get tired to seeing it. So...it is indeed worth braving the crowds to see. Just be prepared for the crowds, slow down, relax and follow the rules. Don't be pushy. This place is truly a national treasure.

Artist Point got its name from Thomas Moran's paintings of this area. His paintings 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.

Breathtaking views … a MUST see aptly named natural beauty! Make sure that you have plenty of time and energy to visit this area as you can have areal views as well as very up close views of the waterfalls and the grand canyon of Yellowstone. Be prepared with hydration, good hiking shoes, rain gear (from water spray/mist) as well as trail safety items. Then, just enjoy this mother nature’s amazing creation that is still in process!

Nice parking lot at the end of the South Rim Drive. There is a short paved walkway out to the end. 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. One of the highlights of our trip, for sure.