Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone

Yellowstone National Park: photos & tips-- Starting page

trip review: Yellowstone Family Adventure

Another view of the Lower Falls, which plunge 308 feet. (The Upper Falls, with a drop of 109 feet, are beautiful but less spectacular.) This view is from the South Rim of the Canyon; be sure to allow time to hike along the Rim.

It's also fun to hike down Uncle Tom's trail (named for "Uncle Tom" Richardson, who took visitors on a rough trail back in 1898). The trail descends nearly to the bottom of the Falls: it has over 300 stairs, but the view is worth the climb. You may find that your kids beat you on the way back up!

more Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone photos 1, 3 and 4 .

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Teresa Plowright
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