When it comes to natural beauty there are few places on earth that can rival Yellowstone National Park.
Situated in the western United States Yellowstone is home to some of the most stunning landscapes and wildlife on the planet.
From the soaring peaks of the Rocky Mountains to the sprawling plains of the Great Basin Yellowstone has something for everyone.
And with over 2 million acres of land to explore you could spend a lifetime here and still not see it all.
So where should you start? Here are 10 of the most stunning sights to see in Yellowstone:
1.
Grand Prismatic Spring
The Grand Prismatic Spring is one of the most iconic sights in Yellowstone.
This huge hot spring is over 370 feet in diameter and is the largest hot spring in the United States.
The water in the spring is a beautiful blue color due to the bacteria that live in it.
2.
Yellowstone Falls
Yellowstone Falls is a chain of three waterfalls on the Yellowstone River.
The Upper Falls is 109 feet tall the Middle Falls is 308 feet tall and the Lower Falls is the tallest at 354 feet.
The falls are best seen from the Artist Point overlook.
3.
Old Faithful
Old Faithful is one of the most popular attractions in Yellowstone.
This geyser erupts every 35 to 120 minutes shooting a column of water up to 185 feet in the air.
Old Faithful is one of the most predictable geysers in the world which is why it is so popular with visitors.
4.
Yellowstone Lake
Yellowstone Lake is the largest lake in Yellowstone National Park.
It covers 136 square miles and is 20 miles long and 14 miles wide.
The lake is home to a variety of fish including cutthroat trout and Yellowstone cutthroat trout.
5.
Mammoth Hot Springs
Mammoth Hot Springs is a large complex of hot springs and geysers.
The springs are located in the Mammoth Hot Springs Historic District which is a National Historic Landmark.
The springs are different colors due to the different minerals in the water.
6.
Norris Geyser Basin
The Norris Geyser Basin is the hottest and most active geyser basin in Yellowstone.
There are over 500 geysers and hot springs in this area.
The geysers here are some of the most unpredictable in the park and can erupt without warning.
7.
Hayden Valley
Hayden Valley is a large valley in Yellowstone that is home to a variety of wildlife.
The valley is a great place to see bison elk and grizzly bears.
The valley is also home to the Yellowstone River which is the longest river in the park.
8.
Rainbow Pool
The Rainbow Pool is one of the most beautiful hot springs in Yellowstone.
The water in the pool is a beautiful blue color due to the minerals in the spring.
The pool is located in the Midway Geyser Basin and is one of the most popular attractions in the basin.
9.
Tower Fall
Tower Fall is a 132-foot tall waterfall located in the Tower Creek Canyon.
The waterfall is best seen from the Tower Fall Overlook which is located a short hike from the parking area.
10.
West Thumb Geyser Basin
The West Thumb Geyser Basin is a geyser basin located in the West Thumb of Yellowstone Lake.
The basin is home to a variety of geysers and hot springs including the Black Sand Basin.
The West Thumb Geyser Basin is one of the most unique geyser basins in Yellowstone.