Yellowstone and Grand Tetons Pictures

Yellowstone National Park was the first national park in America, and when you look at the photos in our Yellowstone picture gallery, it’s not hard to see why. These Yellowstone images display the mountain vistas and waterfalls of the park, but also the rare wildlife it protects, like wolves, bison, and ermines. This page also serves as our Grand Tetons photo gallery, with views of Wyoming’s other great national park — a key part of the nation’s western heritage. Scroll down now to enjoy a wide selection of Grand Tetons pictures.

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Grand Prismatic Spring Of Yellowstone National ParkThe brilliant blue, green, orange, yellow and red waters seep from the spectacular Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park. The colors are actually created by thermophiles that thrive in the hot spring water. Yellowstone National Park was the first national park to be established in 1872. These beautiful thermal pools are located in the Midway Geyser Basin near Old Faithful on the west side of the park in Wyoming. Wonderful boardwalks bring you to the edge of the largest thermal spring in Yellowstone.

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Snow Covered Bison In Yellowstone National ParkA bison, the biggest land mammal in North America, pictured on a snowy day at Yellowstone NP. This bison is using its protruding face to dig through the snow and reach grass to eat.

Bison have lived in the Yellowstone area since before recorded history. The current population is descended from the massive herds that once roamed the American plains.

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Ermine Running At YellowstoneErmine running through the soft snow of Yellowstone National Park. As the fine coat of this weasel turns white in the coldest months, it is highly prized and once relegated only to royalty. The only part that is different is the black tail tip which is seen following along in this closeup nature image.

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Gray Wolf Close UpIn this photograph taken at Yellowstone National Park, a gray wolf stares into the camera. A wild intelligence is clear behind its golden eyes.

In January 2020, Yellowstone rangers counted eight separate wolf packs in the park itself, comprising 94 individuals. An estimated 528 wolves live in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, which also includes Grand Tetons National Park and much of Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho.

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Gray Wolf In Yellowstone National ParkThis curious gray wolf got very close to the camera on a snowy morning in Yellowstone. With their intelligent eyes and expressive ears, wolves make great photography models.

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Old Mormon Row Barn Of The Grand Teton National ParkNorthwestern Wyoming is the home of the beautiful Grand Teton National Park which was established in 1950. The barns of Mormon Row are some of the most photographed in the world. Settled in the late 1880's, these barns are an iconic link to the settling of the west by early American settlers around Jackson Hole.

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Union Falls In Yellowstone National ParkUnion Falls in the southwest corner of Yellowstone National Park are perhaps the most beautiful in the park. The falls located on Mountain Ash creek reach a height of 260 feet. Our horseback tour of the Cascade Corner of Bechler Canyon gave an insight to the beauty and majesty of the quieter side of Yellowstone. Few people will experience the tranquility of this remote falls.

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Waterfalls Of Yellowstone National Park Colonnade FallsThe upper and lower Colonnade Falls in the southwest corner of Yellowstone National Park are a site to behold especially as the water spray creates a rainbow of colors at the base. The falls located on the Bechler River reach a combined height of 100 feet with the Upper falls measuring in around 35 feet and the Lower Falls measuring around 67 feet.

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Bison On The Firehole River In YellowstoneA herd of bison graze near the Firehole River in Wyoming’s Yellowstone National Park. The Firehole flows through three of Yellowstone’s famous geyser basins, including Old Faithful.

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Can You Spot The Ermine?The ermines of Yellowstone are just one of the many reasons to visit this place in winter.

During warmer months, these short-tailed weasels only have white belly fur, and a brown coat with black tail tip. As the temperature drops, their coats lighten to a snowy white fur. Standing in the foreground, without the black tail tip, these ermines are difficult to spot. They blend in so well with the winter landscape that these foot-long creatures take a trained eye to find in the wild.

At Yellowstone, these stoats nimbly explore the frigid landscape as they hunt for smaller, or larger, prey.

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Waterfalls Of Yellowstone Dunada FallsDunada Falls is a beautiful double waterfall in the back country of Yellowstone National park. A short horseback ride from our campsite in the Bechler Canyon area provided a gorgeous afternoon photo shoot.

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Butterfly Of YellowstoneA cold morning in Yellowstone National Park makes for a great time to photograph the numerous butterflies that must wait for the morning dew to burn off their wings so they can take flight. The details captured of the flower and the butterfly are possible with a macro lens.

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Colonnade Falls Of Yellowstone National ParkThe upper and lower Colonnade Falls in the southwest corner of Yellowstone National Park are a site to behold. The falls located on the Bechler River reach a combined height of 100 feet with the Upper falls measuring in around 35 feet and the Lower Falls measuring around 67 feet. Our horseback tour of this area of Bechler Canyon gave an insight to the beauty and majesty of the quieter side of Yellowstone.

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Grand Canyon Of Yellowstone National Park Lower FallsLocated above the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone National Park, the lower falls measure in at an overwhelming height of 308 feet, which is twice as high as Niagara Falls. The Yellowstone River carves this 1,000 foot plus canyon for nearly 20 miles in the heart of the park. This waterfall is visible from many areas in the Canyon Village section of the park.

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Coyote Running Sequence From YellowstoneA coyote running through the rugged and frigid Yellowstone winter backcountry. Presented as a sequence, this wildlife image shows the full gait and stride of this predatory mammal. The shadow of this vaulting coyote also presents a dynamic symmetry along the slope of the landscape.

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Ermine Stands GuardAn ermine stands guard for a moment, posing with its paw lifted in the air, as it walks through the wilderness. The adorable features of this little critter standout against the backdrop of the winter white in this closeup nature photo from Yellowstone.

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Jumping Ermine In Yellowstone WinterNearly the full length of this jumping ermine, a member of the weasel family, is seen. In the winters of Yellowstone National Park, a stoat's fur will change to whole white, save for the black tail tip, and be then called an ermine.

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Sapphire Pool In Yellowstone National ParkSapphire Pool is almost always the placid geothermal lake pictured here. However, from 1959 to 1964, an earthquake transformed it into a gushing geyser that put Old Faithful to shame.

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Cascading Hot Springs Of YellowstoneThe back country of Yellowstone's National Park provide beautiful cascades of hot springs without the crowds. This particular mushroom shaped falls was a brilliant riot of color.

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Bighorn Sheep In Winter LandscapeThe bighorn sheep is the state animal of Colorado. While its population has bounced back from the brink due to conservation efforts, it still faces dangerous competition from its domesticated cousins.

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Coyote Eating A BisonA Yellowstone wolf pack took this bison down. After they ate their fill, this coyote moved in to scavenge the leftovers.

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Bighorn Sheep In YellowstoneThe larger a bighorn sheep’s horns, the more respect it gains in the herd. This one is on its way up the social ladder.

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Gray Wolf Curled UpThis gray wolf has settled down for a rest in Yellowstone National Park. While they sometimes sleep in caves or dens, wolves more often sleep right out in the open, confident that nothing in their expansive territory can mess with them.

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Waterfalls Of Yellowstone National Park Union FallsUnion Falls in the southwest corner of Yellowstone National Park are perhaps the most beautiful in the park. The falls located on Mountain Ash creek reach a height of 260 feet. Our horseback tour of the Cascade Corner of Bechler Canyon gave an insight to the beauty and majesty of the quieter side of Yellowstone. Few people will experience the tranquility of this remote falls.

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Pronghorn In Yellowstone National ParkWhen Lewis and Clark first laid eyes on the North American pronghorn on their journey west, they mistook it for an antelope, which were known to Europeans at the time. Though pronghorns aren’t truly antelopes, the term stuck.

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Upper And Lower Colonnade Falls In YellowstoneThe upper and lower Colonnade Falls in the southwest corner of Yellowstone National Park are a site to behold. The falls located on the Bechler River reach a combined height of 100 feet with the Upper falls measuring in around 35 feet and the Lower Falls measuring around 67 feet. Our horseback tour of this area of Bechler Canyon gave an insight to the beauty and majesty of the quieter side of Yellowstone.

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Mormon Row Of The Grand Teton National ParkNorthwestern Wyoming is the home of the beautiful Grand Teton National Park which was established in 1950. The barns of Mormon Row are some of the most photographed in the world. Settled in the late 1880's, these barns are an iconic link to the settling of the west by early American settlers around Jackson Hole.

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Floating Ermine Picture From YellowstoneBefore diving in the fresh snow, this ermine picture captures a fleeting moment of floating above. This agile mammal can grow up to 12 inches long. The signature black-tipped tail and white coat that distinguish this weasel are clearly visible in this wildlife image.

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Lower Falls Of The Grand Canyon Of Yellowstone National ParkLocated above the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone National Park, the lower falls measure in at an overwhelming height of 308 feet, which is twice as high as Niagara Falls. The Yellowstone River carves this 1,000 foot plus canyon for nearly 20 miles in the heart of the park. This waterfall is visible from many areas in the Canyon Village section of the park.

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Slender Stoat And White CoatThe contours of this slender stoat come out as it walks through the snow in Yellowstone National Park. Keeping its body mostly above the snow, the soft characteristics and highly regarded white fur are photographed with the winter freshness in the background.

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Ermines Of YellowstoneThe ermines of Yellowstone are the winter white color phase of the stoat, or short-tailed weasel. During winter months, their throats and bellies are white and the remaining fur is brown. As a wildlife photography subject, this makes for a pretty adorable little critter to capture.

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Richardsons Geranium Flower Macro ImageAn early morning photograph shoot in Yellowstone National Park finds this beautiful Richardson's Geranium in full bloom. Yellowstone offers a wide variety of subjects for macro photographers. Its well worth a hike into the back country to get away from the crowds and enjoy the beautiful Montana nature.

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A Vast Majority Of Bobby Sock TreesThis landscape generously depicts the vast majority of Bobby sock trees in Yellowstone National Park in the winter.

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Mated Pair Of Moose In The SnowOnly male moose have antlers, so it’s easy to tell that these two are male and female. The younger the bull moose, the longer it keeps its antlers into the winter, sometimes shedding them as late as march.

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Bighorn Sheep Looking At CameraBighorn sheep like this one are known for the rough, headbutting fights that occur between males. They’re also famous for their climbing ability — though their love of high places sometimes puts them in danger from golden eagles.

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Butterfy On FlowerAn early morning photograph shoot in Yellowstone National Park finds this beautiful butterfly thawing out from the nights chilly weather. Yellowstone offers a wide variety of subjects for macro photographers. Its well worth a hike into the backcountry to get away from the crowds and enjoy the beautiful Montana nature.

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Old Faithful Geyser In Yellowstone National ParkThe icon and most recognized feature of Yellowstone National Park is the Old Faithful geyser. We escaped the hoards of tour buses normally at the site by visiting the geyser for its first eruption after sunrise. The precise timing made it possible for us to plan our trip into the park and arrive to find the area deserted and allowing us to enjoy the magic in peace and quiet.

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Bobby Sock TreesYou can see the Bobby sock trees in Yellowstone National Park on a cloudy day in the winter.

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Ermines Of YellowstonePresenting the wintery white Ermines of Yellowstone. The stoat is a short-tailed weasel that prefers the colder temperatures of the Northern hemisphere. This little one stands upright, watching the terrain ahead.

The males can grow as large as 12 inches in length and weigh less than one pound.

Preferring to dine on rodents, these stoats are not burrowers. Instead, they reside in the burrows and nests of their rodent meals. No mistaking it though, these adorable weasels are fierce. They have been known to take down prey larger than themselves. Wildlife image from Yellowstone National Park.

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Ermine Stoat In A Winter CoatAn inquisitive snowy white Ermine, or stoat in its winter coat, is seen here at Yellowstone National Park.

As the temperature plunges, the brown fur of this short-tailed weasel is replaced by a silky coat of white fur. Though, the ermine still retains its black tail tip.

This slender little carnivore blends in nicely with the wintery landscape. The pelts of these weasels are highly prized, especially their white winter coat.

Once worn only by royalty in certain countries, and valued by the indigenous tribes of North America, we simply enjoy the sight of these friendly and mischievous creatures. Wildlife image taken during custom photo tour to Yellowstone.

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