Lower Falls and Yellowstone Canyon
So that visitors may see as much of the Park as possible, in a limited amount of time, pre-arranged tours by motor bus are operated. These tours are especially appreciated by folks who travel by rail to Yellowstone. The tour consumes just two and one-half days. Leisure stops are made to properly see all the chief scenic attractions. Another advantage of selecting a pre-arranged tour is that it eliminates the anxiety of driving your own car over unfamiliar mountain roads. Without stress and strain, completely relaxed, you’re all the more free to enjoy Yellowstone’s wondrous sights.
Modern Yellowstone bus leaving Old Faithful Inn
Bus drivers in Yellowstone Park are thoroughly competent and reliable. Also, Ranger Naturalists of the National Park Service provide many enlightening bits of information on the formations, the flora and fauna in their talks and on guided walks.
WEST YELLOWSTONE ENTRANCE
The Union Pacific route to Yellowstone National Park takes visitors to West Yellowstone, Montana, right on the Park border, and the nearest entrance to Old Faithful Geyser, Yellowstone’s most famous attraction. Here, amid the fragrance of the pine forests, the railroad maintains West Yellowstone Station, and an attractive dining lodge.
Upon arriving at the station you have a short time for refreshments; a brief glimpse of the rustic village; mailing cards; buying souvenirs, or perhaps making a few necessary purchases. Then you’re ready to climb into a comfortable motor bus for the trip to Old Faithful region.
The first day’s ride is a preview of the promise that Yellowstone will fulfill. Along the way you will be constantly amazed by a continuous series of pulse-quickening sights ... green, virgin forests; National Park Mountain; glimpses of the Madison River, and charming views of distant mountains.
Presently the chatter of the cascades of Firehole River is heard. This is one of Yellowstone’s most bewitching waterfalls. Oddly enough, while the waters are warmed from geysers and hot springs, the river is alive with trout.