If wildlife is a priority when deciding which national park to visit, then Yellowstone National Park will probably be your winner. The vast, unspoilt landscapes of Yellowstone are home to almost 70 species of mammals, including around bison who roam and graze throughout the park. It is also a popular nesting spot for bald eagles who come here in droves to roost and soar around the park. As Yellowstone is a larger and more remote park, there is much more space for wildlife to roam.
Visitors may be lucky enough to witness grizzlies, moose, elk, coyotes and even wolves, who may also be heard at night while camping on site! Yosemite, while still a home to a great range of wildlife, is less known for its sightings, probably due to the large numbers of visitors the park receives in a much smaller area.
Yosemite is home to black bears, deer, mule, foxes and bighorn sheep to name but a few, but some of these are shy creatures who prefer to stay away from the interference of humans. Therefore, if you want to witness long, dramatic drops, then Yosemite is the park for you.
The waterfalls at Yellowstone are much, much lower in height than those at Yosemite, with the highest, Lower Falls, standing at just 94m, but the sheer number of falls in the park is still impressive. If peace and quiet are important to you when planning a visit to one of the national parks, then Yellowstone may be preferable to Yosemite. Of course, the highlights of both Yosemite and Yellowstone will be popular spots year-round, with crowds gathering around wildlife sightings, pristine photographic spots and favourites like the Old Faithful geyser.
The meadows around Yosemite are a quieter part of the park and offer plenty of peaceful walking trails to explore, but the more popular hikes and climbs in the park are likely to be busy. If ease of accessibility is a vital factor when weighing up whether to visit Yosemite or Yellowstone, then it will, of course, depend on where you are coming from. Yosemite National Park can be reached in around 3 hours from San Francisco and between However, the drive to Yellowstone takes you past the Grand Tetons and the Beartooth Highway, which also add to the general experience of your trip to Yellowstone.
Yosemite arguably has a better climate, with winters being less bitterly cold than up in Yellowstone, but Yellowstone also boasts all-terrain van tours which give you the chance to explore the park and wildlife from the comfort of a vehicle. These vans feature winter treads which allows them to roam the land, getting up close and personal with bison and elk.
Yosemite features ice-skating, skiing and snowboarding, which are fun family activities so it can be an awesome destination for a winter getaway. This makes your wilderness hiking in Yosemite less scary, with bear spray rarely needed, but less wildlife sightings in the popular spots of the park. Animals in Yosemite include bears, deer, bobcats, and snakes, but there are nowhere near as many around popular areas as in Yellowstone. The accommodations in Yellowstone and Yosemite are similar, as in many other national parks in America.
Both consist of a few rustic hotels, public campsites, an opportunity to camp in the backcountry with wildlife, and luxury accommodations. The high-end accommodation in Yosemite is The Ahwahnee Hotel, which has hosted royalty, celebrities, and presidents, whereas Yellowstone has the Old Faithful Inn, where you can stay adjacent to the famous geyser. Because Yellowstone has fewer visitors than Yosemite, only million per year instead of million, you can usually find reservations more easily, although not guaranteed.
With large crowds in Yosemite, though, especially in summer, you are forced to get creative, and maybe even book a private hike in the Yosemite backcountry , a true wilderness experience. We, of course, are biased towards Yosemite. This is our backyard, our home. And after spending years here, although we appreciate the beauty and remoteness of Yellowstone, we enjoy the city of San Francisco and the easy access to the wilderness in Yosemite.
We have the tech and the trees. The beach and, after a half-day drive, the bears. So, let's dive into the data, which all comes from actual travelers. It's one of the most famous and popular parks in the country and is known for its breathtaking granite cliffs, dramatic waterfalls, clear streams, and giant sequoia groves. The park covers , acres, or 1, square miles, and includes thousands of lakes and ponds and an impressive range of biodiversity. There are miles of hiking trails within the park as well.
Yosemite National Park is the third most visited park within the United States with an average annual visitation of almost 4 million people.
The world's first national park, Yellowstone National Park was established in The area is famous for its many geysers, hot springs, and thermal areas. It also has a wide diversity of wildlife and stunning beauty, making it one of the most impressive places you can visit in the United States. The national park takes up an area of about 3, square miles and is mostly located within the state of Wyoming. It also touches the states of Idaho and Montana. These costs include accommodation assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room , food, transportation, and entertainment.
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