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Bear Aware (Old Faithful)
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Bear Aware (Old Faithful)
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Looking to rent some bear spray to carry with you on your adventure around Yellowstone, instead of purchasing a canister? To learn more and rent some bear spray, stop by the Yurt south of the Yellowstone Tribal Heritage Center at Old Faithful or the kiosk located near the Canyon Visitor Education Center . Rentals include safety video/instructions, UDAP Pepper Power bear spray, holster, and belt. For more information call 307-828-1885, email, or visit their website. 2025 Season Open May 24 - September 14, 2025, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm daily. Operating dates are subject to change without advanced notice. Please check back frequently for updates. Rates 1 to 2 days: $16.00 3 days: $20.00 4 days: $24.00 5 days: $28.00 +5 days: $28.00 All prices subject to 7% WY and Teton County sales tax. Rental Drop-off Locations Canyon Bear Aware Kiosk Mammoth Service Station Tower-Roosevelt Service Station Fishing Bridge Service Station Grant Village Service Station Madison Campground West Yellowstone, MT Bozeman, MT Big Sky, MT Teton Village Jackson, WY Jackson Hole Airport Cooke City, MT Visit Bear Aware for addresses and operating hours Be Prepared to Encounter Bears Carry bear spray and know how to use it. Hike in groups of three or more people. Make noise in areas with limited visibility to avoid surprise encounters. Slowly back away from any bears, do not run, for they have an instinct to chase. Think Safety, Act Safely From burning hot hydrothermal features, to unpredictable wildlife, to steep terrain, Yellowstone is a dangerous place. You are responsible for your safety. As such, please remember these safety tips: Never touch any hydrothermal waters—they can scald you. Observe safe distances from all wildlife. Stay behind fencing, guard rails, and ledges. Use caution when around park waters—they are cold and fast. Show patience and courtesy to other people.
Firehole River
~0 min drive
<p>The Firehole River starts and ends in Yellowstone National Park. It starts near Madison Lake, a small lake west of Shoshone Lake, and flows through the park 21 miles to Madison Junction. There it merges with the Gibbon River to form the Madison River.</p> <p>Along this cour…
Fairy Falls Trail
~7 min drive
15 mi · Hard
Fairy Falls Trailhead (OK5)
~7 min drive
This trailhead provides access to the following trails: Grand Prismatic Overlook Trail Fairy Falls Trail Grand Prismatic Overlook Trail An easy 1.2-mile (1.9-km) hike that gradually climbs 105 feet over 0.6 miles from the Fairy Falls Trailhead to a view looking down on Gra…
Purple Mountain Trail
~22 min drive
6.7 mi · Moderate
Forests and Fens
~1 min drive
<p>This part of the boardwalk takes you through the edge of a lodgepole pine forest, the main type of forest found in the park. Below the pines are several wetland seeps. Seeps like these can provide habitat for rare plants.</p> <h2>Lodgepole Pine</h2> <p>The lodgepole pine (<…
CDT - Idaho & Montana Section
~20 min drive
1936 mi · Hard
Grand Prismatic Spring
~8 min drive
<p>Grand Prismatic Spring, Yellowstone’s largest hot spring, is 200-330 feet in diameter and more than 121 feet deep.</p> <p>Limited parking, especially 10 am-6 pm. Located in Midway Geyser Basin.</p> <h2>Hot Springs</h2> <p>Hot springs are the most common hydrothermal feature…
ESCAPE to Yellowstone Award Certificate
~2 min drive
<p>Congratulations! You have made it to the final stop along the ESCAPE to Yellowstone experience. Be proud! You have learned to build self-esteem and character, have tested your mental agility and physical fitness, and hopefully have had fun participating.</p> <p>Have your co…
Whiskey (Snowmo)
~31 min drive
Moderate 11.22-mile snowmobile trail with gentle elevation gain through Montana backcountry.
Midway Geyser Basin Trailhead
~8 min drive
Midway Geyser Basin is small but spectacular. Excelsior Geyser is a 200 x 300 foot crater that constantly discharges more than 4,000 gallons of water per minute into the Firehole River. Grand Prismatic Spring, Yellowstone’s largest hot spring, is 200–330 feet in diameter and…
