Famous Yellowstone Park Geysers

Visiting Yellowstone park isn't just about the geysers, fumaroles, hot springs and mud pots. There is an amazing variety of wildlife to see also. High on the list are the Bison. You will find them scattered throughout the park feeding and relaxing near the creaks and rivers and sometimes having a party in the middle of the road. Many a traffic jam is cause by the bison wandering down the highway. While this makes for some awesome photo opportunities, this also means getting from one place to another in the park can take a while at times. Prepare for delays and enjoy the scenery.

In the canyon area of Yellowstone you will find ospreys. The best time to view them is around mid April to early May. This is when they start to make nests to rear their young. If you happen to catch them within three weeks of being hatched they look like fluff balls of down. After three weeks they start to look like small versions of their parents.

Elk and mule deer also share the plans with the bison along with Bighorn sheep and Pronghorn. At times you will find mule deer feeding in some of the park tourist areas. It's best to admire these animals from a distance. While they are used to having animals around, they are still wild and can pose a real threat if you get too close.