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| Old Faithful geyser, Yellowstone National Park |
Yellowstone National Park
No one who visits Yellowstone can really say they’ve been to the national park unless they’ve seen Old Faithful. The world’s most famous geyser that is virtually synonymous with the words “national park” erupts every 90 minutes or so, with water spewing more than 110 feet high. Most people see the geyser from the Old Faithful Boardwalk, so it’s a crowded path. Instead, watch it from the Observation Point Trail.
Mammoth Hot Springs boardwalks
Yellowstone National Park
Day hikers can walk through one of the world’s largest collection of travertine terraces on the Mammoth Hot Springs boardwalks at Yellowstone National Park. A series of connected trails cut through the heart of the sprawling hot springs. A 0.8-mile loop allows you to see most of the major features.
Best day hikes for kids in Yellowstone
No trip to one of the nation’s iconic national parks would be complete with a day hike. There are several trails at Yellowstone National Park that are perfect for families.
Jenny Lake Trail
Grand Teton National Park
Day hikers can walk along a tranquil blue lake with some of the most impressive mountain views in the United States as a backdrop on the Jenny Lake Trail in Grand Teton National Park. The 6.5-mile trail wraps around the world-famous lake at the base of the snow-capped Teton Mountain Range in northwest Wyoming.
Best trails to see Grand Teton's wonders
Among the best ways to see Grand Teton National Park’s highlights is via a day hike. Just three short trails will allow you to see each of the park’s highlights – mountain views, wildlife, alpine lakes and historical homesteads.
Learn more about national park day hiking trails in my Best Sights to See at America’s National Parks series.
