The online visitor information, and vacation planner for our first National Park.
Gibbon Falls is one of the most accessible and picturesque waterfalls in Yellowstone National Park. Dropping approximately 84 feet (26 m), it cascades in a fan-like shape over the edge of the Yellowstone Caldera, the remnant of a massive volcanic eruption that occurred about 631,000 years ago. Location and Accessibility The falls are located in … Read more
How to Get There and Brief Description Firehole Falls is a stunning 40-foot waterfall located in the Firehole Canyon, a rugged section of Yellowstone where the river has carved through ancient volcanic rock. Here is a deeper look into its history, geology, and how to best experience it. 1. Geological Origins The waterfall is a … Read more
How to Get There Fairy Falls can be reached from two different trailheads. The first trailhead, 1 mile south of the Midway Geyser Basin, begins at a steel bridge across the Firehole River and follows the Fountain Freight Road hiking/biking trail for approximately 1 mile before the hiking-only trail to Fairy Falls branches off on … Read more