Fun Things to Do in Yellowstone & Other National Parks

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Yellowstone National Park is mostly located in Wyoming, though there are small sections in Montana and Idaho. The park provides a super special experience for all that visit. If you’re planning a vacation, get ready for pretty scenery, hiking trails, geysers and more.

Prefer to listen elsewhere? Here’s the same episode on: Apple or Spotify!

Today’s Podcast Guest on a National Parks Bucket List

I’m excited to welcome Miranda Marquit to the Everyday Bucket List Podcast!

You can also listen to **the bucket list podcast on Apple Podcasts**, **Stitcher** and many other places.

Miranda Marquit of Freelance Writer Academy

Miranda Marquit is a freelance financial writer and nationally-recognized money expert. She has appeared in numerous media, including NPR, MarketWatch, CNBC, HuffPost, Yahoo! Finance, MSN Money, and more. In addition to writing, Miranda is an avid podcaster and participates in the Money! podcast from Money Talks News. She is also the co-founder of the Freelance Writer Academy, which offers courses, coaching, and other resources for writers at various stages of their freelance career. Miranda lives in Idaho and enjoys spending time with her son, travel, reading, and being outdoors.

Websites MirandaMarquit.com and FreelanceWriterAcademy.com

Twitter @MMarquit

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What You’ll Learn

A few burning questions first and additional ideas:

What is the entrance fee to Yellowstone National Park?

Where to find a Yellow Stone National Park Map

On the podcast episode:

How many days do you need in Yellowstone? Listen to ideas for things to do at Yellowstone National Park to figure out what interests you and decide how long you should stay

If you’re driving there, find scenic routes to take (depending on which way you go)

What you should not miss at Yellowstone National Park – Things to do during your stay, plus what to do nearby

Discover how to spend a day or two (or seven) while there

Find out if it is dangerous to go to Yellowstone. You be the judge!

Also, hear about other unique things to do in Grand Teton National Park, The Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon and other travel bucket list destinations!

Hear about Miranda’s town in Idaho Falls, Idaho and what it is known for

How she adopted travel as a lifestyle along with her career bucket list ideas, “hobbies” & more

What is the entrance fee to Yellowstone National Park?

According to YellowstonePark.com, “For private, non-commercial vehicles, a 7-day pass to Yellowstone National Park costs $35/vehicle.” Take note that is also explains how the entrance fee into Grand Teton National Park and other areas is an additional $35/vehicle. If you happen to come in through Yellowstone’s South Entrance, you will have to pay both fees since the Grand Teton National Park would be the first spot.

Yellowstone National Park Map

Hop over to Nps.gov to find a Yellowstone National Park map. You’ll have access to a standard map and a brochure map. You can also download a free full map which includes Yellowstone and the Grand Teton Parks. This site also provides a range of formats including Braille, audio descriptions and information via text. You can also get the free NPS app to have access to a free digital guide as well.

Resources for Yellow Stone Park: Things To Do & Other National Parks

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