The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Yellowstone National Park (Upper and Lower Loops)

What to see in two days in Yellowstone National Park. This video covers the most popular sights in Yellowstone along with video footage and maps to help you understand how to get to them and where they are in relation to each other.
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[@michelleconcannon7584]

I wanted to say thank you for this video. I've been planning our Yellowstone trip and having difficulty figuring out what do on which days, it's overwhelming. And then came along this new video! The map with the drawings helps so much. Well done! We have two nights at Mammoth and two nights at Old Faithful Lodge cabins in Sept (hopefully) and with the road construction it's even harder to figure out a plan.

[@WereintheRockies]

This means a lot to me. I am SO JEALOUS you are staying at the Lodge!! I have more I can put in there, so maybe I’ll make some more videos. PLEASE reach out if you have questions.

[@WereintheRockies]

I’m going to do more videos on Yellowstone. Any requests? What information would help?

[@stopdamadness]

@@WereintheRockies I'm doing 4 days. Any areas you would recommend spending more time in?

[@WereintheRockies]

@@stopdamadness When are you going? I'm putting together a few more videos. I'm also working on an itinerary and audio guide.

[@stopdamadness]

@@WereintheRockies lol... Just checked in today

[@coolbowling]

Thanks for this informative video. It's the perfect guide for my 2-day stay there next week!

[@WereintheRockies]

Enjoy! There is so much to see and do... you will love it.

[@rajay0214]

I just came from Grand Teton & Yellowstone trip. I made it by following all your videos and tips. By the time I reached my destination I dont need to see a map or need a gps.Your tips and map guides were on the dot, I was amazed by how accurate it is. Thanks a lot

[@WereintheRockies]

Wow, thanks!! I’m glad you had a great trip.

[@rajay0214]

@@WereintheRockies I'm now an avid fan, I watched other vlogs and you tube channels yours is the best, informative. accurate, no drama or gimmicks fun but down to earth. God Bless your family!

[@WereintheRockies]

You don’t realize how much we appreciate the kind words. Thank you. And god bless yours as well. We all need the blessings right now!!

[@Pixics]

I agree, I kind of winged it at Yellowstone, and I mistook the upper falls for the lower falls. We were trying to cram everything into one day, but it was impossible. Still had a great time though. Did you enjoy your trip?

[@WereintheRockies]

What to see in two days in Yellowstone National Park. See the most popular sights in Yellowstone with video footage and maps guiding you how to get to them and where they are in relation to each other. Check out our website for more information and itineraries for Yellowstone: wereintherockies.com/ Vortex Diamondback Binoculars- amzn.to/3gSmosc Leopold SX-1 Ventana 2 20-60 X 80 mm Spotting Scope- amzn.to/3gU7HF4 Vortex Optics Viper HD Spotting Scope- amzn.to/2WhIlaK

[@fiksflix]

this is such a helpful video. many many thanks!

[@WereintheRockies]

You’re welcome!

[@thomasslago6851]

You both are amazing. We will be there end of May for 8 days. I have watched a lot of videos on Yellowstone to help plan this for our group and I must say by far you both are on top with all the information you give and you break it down so great. Thank you

[@WereintheRockies]

Awesome!! Thanks so much. Have a great trip

[@raylander6329]

Great way to explain it all on the map; very useful if planning a Yellowstone trip; thank you for the super video !!!

[@WereintheRockies]

Glad it was helpful!

[@seanwilliamson9288]

Super helpful to orient everything. Thanks for making this video!

[@WereintheRockies]

Glad it was helpful!

[@overworked123]

Great review. Thank you

[@IngramToenail]

Thanks so much for this. Really helpful for planning our day trip.

[@WereintheRockies]

Glad it was helpful!

[@OlegKaplun]

Very cool video, got a lot of info out of it. Question: How is the phone reception at Yellowstone? Wondering if I'm going to be able to use my phone for google maps, or should i bring my GPS with me?

[@WereintheRockies]

Bring your gps. No reception in the park

[@reginarizer5797]

We are doing a National Park vacation this year, (end of August, first of September) from Florida. Going to start at South Dakota and work our way around and down to Yosemite. Is it less busy at this time? I'm so exited and your videos have been so helpful in trying to figure what to see and do. Thank You.

[@cmykategirl]

THANK YOU so much! Great video and information.

[@timwoody3835]

A few years back we were driving back from Hayden Valley to our campsite at Fishing Bridge when we were stopped by a Buffalo jam. When we got to the front of the jam there was a ranger there using a speaker in his car to sent Buffalo grunts trying to clear the road.

[@mistyhightower2730]

Can’t wait to see the falls....I am a falls lover...just seen some falls in Hocking Hills in Ohio and the Great Falls in Virginia/Maryland absolutely beautiful...which is actually my profile pic now...thanks for the video....

[@WereintheRockies]

I lived in Maryland for a few years! There are many waterfalls to see at Yellowstone. I'm going to do a video on them at some point.

[@mistyhightower2730]

@@WereintheRockies would love to see the falls video🥰

[@bobgall6764]

Spend a week or 2 in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. My wife, my son and I have probably seen between 15 and 30 waterfalls there.

[@Pixics]

Don't make the mistake like us and go to the upper falls thinking it was the lower falls. I mean upper falls is a great looking waterfall, but I hear the lower falls is better.

[@jasminerochon9825]

As someone from the east coast I had jet lag which was perfect because we slept as soon as it got dark, in the summer, and we woke up at dawn and started out in our campervan and missed all the crowds with kids.

[@sherrystacks4815]

Good overview of yellowstone but for 2021 the tower to canyon road is closed would be nice to mention this and ways around the dtour

[@andyhunter3273]

Thanks Matt for drawing everything on the map in different colors. Great visual I’m also visiting your website to purchase your audio programs plus itineraries.

[@akhilnukala896]

thanka a lot

[@Jeremy-jx4kq]

Thanks so much for this. I’m visual and seeing you go around the map is very helpful!

[@stephensun7909]

thanks for the detailed guide and it will make our trip there fairly easy

[@alabamalucey7343]

Hi, do you mind me asking, what program you were using to mark up the map like that?

[@WereintheRockies]

I just screen recorded me writing on a picture with the Apple Pencil on an iPad!

[@alabamalucey7343]

@@WereintheRockies Ahh gotcha, ok thanks. I really enjoyed it. Very informative! Thank you!

[@zdenkaramljak9428]

We planing our trip to Yellowstone sometime this year. When is the best time in your opinion? As I have seen Jun and July are huge crowds.

[@WereintheRockies]

I did a video answering your question! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXjInGiqatybiLM

[@zdenkaramljak9428]

@@WereintheRockies thank you so much

[@WereintheRockies]

@@zdenkaramljak9428 You're welcome!

[@Packageexplorer]

Was a great and informative video

[@WereintheRockies]

Thanks!

[@maryamqasim6557]

Most helpful video on Yellowstone ever! Thank you. Going in Sep for 2 days and this itenerary is just on point!

[@WereintheRockies]

Glad it was helpful! Have a great trip!

[@YashKMusic]

very useful! is the entire park open now through June?

[@WereintheRockies]

Yes! I want to go!

[@christinadurban3007]

Thank you! I'm going August 25. I'm a bit nervous about Covid shut downs,etc. I've never been there but this has been extremely helpful!!

[@WereintheRockies]

Christina Durban you will love it. We did another video about Yellowstone during COVID if you want to check that out.

[@tongans]

Nice piece of work for places to see at YNP with enough details. Thanks You!

[@WereintheRockies]

You’re welcome!

[@rickhowell4219]

Thanks, lots of help!

[@paulineewert7492]

Thank you :)

[@WereintheRockies]

You're welcome!

[@laconnacyganiak7518]

Very helpful for planning our trip this summer. Love the music!

[@WereintheRockies]

You’re welcome! We have many more videos about Yellowstone

[@quachism]

WOW. How informative! I can't believe this video has only 300 views. I'm #12 subscriber! Keep up the great videos!

[@WereintheRockies]

Thank you!

[@WereintheRockies]

I’m going to do more videos on Yellowstone. Any requests? What information would you like me to cover?

[@quachism]

We're in the Rockies have you been to grand Teton? That would be a great video as well. I love the mapping of the areas you visit. That gives the viewers a better understanding of where you are when you show the videos. I’ll watch anything you post.

[@WereintheRockies]

Minh Quach thank you! I have been to the Tetons. I’ll put something together for you. :)

[@WereintheRockies]

Minh Quach I am going to Yellowstone and the Tetons this week! I will do a video of the Tetons for you when I’m done. When are you going there?

[@tallicafan85]

im thinking of going this year. i was thinking being of june before its to far in summer and not too hot. i most likely be staying in idaho falls since its cheaper but a 2 hour ride just to get there. since this is a big park i want to see as much as i can without wasting time. i be doing 6-7 days.

[@WereintheRockies]

Would recommend much closer than Idaho falls. You’ll do 2-4 hours of driving in Yellowstone alone.

[@tallicafan85]

@@WereintheRockies im trying to plan trip as cheap as possible so i can do more. flights and hotels in WY are a bit pricy. i do like to drive. i do 20 hour day trips to NH from CT a lot.

[@WereintheRockies]

Gotcha. Well, as long as you know what you’re getting into!

[@tallicafan85]

@@WereintheRockies yes. thanks for the info. watching as many vids as possible. up to $1500 with plane, car and hotel. got to plan everything.

[@WereintheRockies]

Smart! It can add up if you’re not careful

[@NeistadtFamily]

Wow, great video, thank-you!!

[@WereintheRockies]

Glad you liked it! Thanks

[@susandiekmann]

Apparently I'm your 6th subscriber! For a first-time Yellowstone visitor, this is one of the most helpful videos I've seen. The voice-over, the illustration on the map, and the video clips of the locations mentioned work together so well in combination! I think I'll mark up a map as you did to remind myself (when I don't have cell signal or time to review your video. For this summer, it looks like Fishing Bridge will be under construction, and the eastern part of the upper loop is closed, so I'll modify a bit. We'll be spending 3 nights in West Yellowstone and one night in Gardiner, so I think the end of our stay will be the time we'll visit Lamar Valley. Thanks for making such a helpful video!

[@WereintheRockies]

Thank you so much! I made it exactly for people like you. :) Your first time!!!! I’m so excited for you. I once talked to a guy who was a world traveler and he told me he had been to the best national parks all over the world. He said Yellowstone was his favorite. I hope you enjoy.

[@WereintheRockies]

I’m going to do more videos on Yellowstone. Any requests? What information would be helpful to you?

[@susandiekmann]

@@WereintheRockies I see that someone else has already requested a video guide for GTNP, and I would love that as well! In Yellowstone, I would also like to know if there are hikes that shouldn't be missed (and how to get to them), how long it takes to get from one site to another (even though I know it varies with traffic), places to grab a quick bite in the park, use the restroom, gift shops, fuel - the basic things we'll want as we wander through the park. I apologize if I've listed items already mentioned in your video, but I've watched other videos and have forgotten which ones gave which information. We plan to spend 3 nights in West Yellowstone, so any info about where to eat, what to see would also be great. We're saving our 4th night for Gardiner, seeing part of the upper loop then, and traveling through the east part of the upper loop and Lamar Valley on our way out of Wyoming. I hope that plan works to our advantage! Timing everything is the hardest part for me, because I don't know how much to try to see in one day.

[@WereintheRockies]

Susan Diekmann ok! I’ll work on it! Thanks.

[@WereintheRockies]

Susan Diekmann when are you going to Yellowstone?