So, you’re trying to find the right Yellowstone National Park hikes for your trip.  You’re in the right place.  Here are my picks for the 10 best hiking trails in Yellowstone National Park.

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Join James Ian as he shares his top 10 picks for the best hikes in Yellowstone National Park. This video provides detailed insights into each hike's trailhead, difficulty level, unique features, and tips for the best experiences. 

From the Grand Prismatic Spring Overlook Trail to the Mammoth Hot Springs Lower Terraces, and the bustling Upper Geyser Basin, this guide ensures you won't miss any of Yellowstone's epic hiking trails. Be sure to stay until the end to discover James' number one best hike in Yellowstone National Park! For more detailed hiking itineraries and additional resources to plan your trip, visit the link in the description.

00:00 Introduction to the best trails in Yellowstone

01:18 Top 10 Yellowstone National Park Best Hikes Overview

01:50 Grand Prismatic Spring Overlook Trail

03:18 Biscuit Basin Family Hike

04:07 Mammoth Hot Springs Lower Terraces

06:12 Mud Volcano and Bison Encounters

06:57 Brink of the Lower Falls

08:05 Red Rock Point Trail

09:29 Fairy Falls and Grand Prismatic Combo

10:21 Porcelain Basin in Norris Geyser Basin

11:20 Midway Geyser Basin Loop

12:32 Planning Your Yellowstone Itinerary

14:51 The Ultimate Hike: Upper Geyser Basin

16:44 Conclusion and Additional Resources

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Are you trying to decide what to do in Yellowstone?  There are so many fun things to do in Yellowstone that it’s hard to pick just a few for a list of the top things to do in Yellowstone. But I’ve narrowed it down to my favorites.  So, here are my top 10 things to do in Yellowstone National Park. 

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In this episode, James Ian lists the top 10 activities to experience in Yellowstone National Park. Links to detailed itineraries and planning resources are provided to help visitors make the most out of their trip.

00:00 Introduction

02:00 Exploring Colorful Pools

03:47 Discovering Parkitecture

04:57 Chasing Waterfalls

05:40 Gazing at Geysers

06:46 Adventures on Yellowstone Lake

08:19 Hiking

09:22 Scenic Drives

10:19 Learning Yellowstone's History

13:07 Yellowstone's Rainbow

13:44 Itineraries

15:42 Wildlife Photography

➡️ Full web article: https://parkscollecting.com/best-things-to-do-in-yellowstone/  

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Planning a Yellowstone visit? Avoid common mistakes with these essential things to know before going to Yellowstone! Learn how to visit Yellowstone National Park – and how NOT to. 

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James Ian, a National Park expert, shares the seven most common mistakes to avoid when visiting Yellowstone National Park to ensure a smooth and enjoyable trip.  

From underestimating driving times and not packing binoculars to the importance of planning around geyser eruption schedules and getting an early start, James provides detailed advice based on his extensive experience. He also emphasizes the need for a detailed itinerary, the pitfalls of spending too little time in the park, and the necessity of being flexible, especially for unexpected bison traffic jams. 

00:00 Introduction: Avoiding Mistakes in Yellowstone 

02:11 Mistake #1: Underestimating Driving Times 

03:41 Mistake #2: Not Bringing Binoculars or Spotting Scopes 

05:48 Mistake #3: Ignoring Geyser Eruption Times 

08:56 Mistake #4: Getting a Late Start 

09:56 Mistake #5: Spending Too Little Time in the Park 

11:41 Mistake #6: Not Having a Detailed Plan 

14:52 The Biggest Mistake: Not Allowing Time for Bison Traffic Jams 

16:37 Conclusion and Resources 

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Visiting Acadia National Park? Avoid common mistakes tourists make with these essential tips!  

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James Ian, a National Park expert, shares the top seven mistakes to avoid when visiting Acadia National Park.  

From not making reservations for Cadillac Mountain to the consequences of underestimating the time needed to explore, this video offers valuable tips to ensure a smooth and enjoyable trip. James highlights common pitfalls such as arriving late, neglecting travel insurance, and lacking a detailed plan. Additionally, he provides information about utilizing shuttles and recommends alternative places to visit. The episode concludes with the most crucial mistake: not allowing enough time to enjoy the park's many attractions. 

00:00 Introduction: Avoiding Mistakes in Acadia National Park 

00:36 Meet Your Guide: James Ian 

02:08 Mistake #1: Not Reserving Entry to Cadillac Mountain 

04:04 Mistake #2: Visiting Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse Late 

06:05 Mistake #3: Skipping Travel Insurance 

06:54 Mistake #4: Starting Your Day Too Late 

08:19 Mistake #5: Driving Instead of Using the Shuttle 

09:24 Mistake #6: Not Having a Detailed and Flexible Plan 

12:55 Mistake #7: Not Allowing Enough Time 

15:02 Conclusion and Additional Resources 

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Visiting Mount Rainier National Park? Avoid common mistakes people make when they visit Mount Rainier make with these essential tips!   #mtrainier #mountrainier #usnationalparks 

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In this episode of National Parks Collecting, James Ian shares seven major mistakes to avoid during your visit to Mount Rainier National Park.  You won't want to miss how to make the most of your time at Mount Rainier. 

00:00 Introduction: Avoiding Common Mistakes at Mount Rainier 

02:07 Why Early Starts Matter 

03:16 The Importance of Hiking 

04:46 Exploring Beyond Paradise 

06:38 Planning Flexibility 

08:28 Weather Considerations 

10:44 Adding in Olympic 

14:44 No. 1 Mistake Made When Visiting Mt Rainier National Park 

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Welcome to National Parks Collecting. My name is James Ian and I am a National Park Expert and in this podcast we are going to look at all things National Parks in the United States. We'll look at planning tips, we'll look at Hike descriptions. We'll look at best things to do in national parks. We'll look at some practical information like how to get passes, how to get the special timed permits for the parks that need them.

Everything you need to know about national parks, we're going to look at. So, subscribe and stay tuned.

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