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Firehole Canyon Drive

Yellowstone National Park, WY
4.5 of 5 stars 19 Reviews
Type: Scenic Drives
Most recent review
- 22 May 2012
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Thayne, Wyoming
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

We took a lot of pictures of the falls here...parking was easy enough. Make it part of your visit.

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36 reviews 36 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

One of the better short side turn off drives and wont set you back hours. A great view of a firehole falls. Recommended if you cant get out and take a shorter day hike, but nothing spectacular if you have hikes or other adventures planned.

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Denver
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5 reviews 5 reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

This is a lovely and exciting canyon drive past ancient rock formations and views to take your breath away!

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Virginia Beach VA
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22 reviews 22 reviews
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

Spectacular drive by any standards. One of the amazing things to see in the park. My video on youtube http://youtu.be/HUfaR1-HMEA

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las vegas
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31 reviews 31 reviews
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

Take the time to explore this wonderland - you won't be disappointed.

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Gardiner, Montana
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67 reviews 67 reviews
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

It is worth seeing the waterfalls but the swimming hole is GREAT!

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Victor, Idaho
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

The drive is lovely, although at sometimes dangerous. You just have to go slow. The last time I went the river was closed off from swimming, but when it's open it's really fun.

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Seattle, Washington
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89 reviews 89 reviews
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012
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The Firehole River is lovely any time, but if there is a full moon and a clear night....it will take your breath away.

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Clifton, New Jersey
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21 reviews 21 reviews
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012

Only accessible during winter months by snow coach or snowmobile.The waterfalls are absolutely gorgeous.

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Lincoln, NE
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18 reviews 18 reviews
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012

This can be a tremendous drive when not many people are around. It is a beautiful drive and you can often see osprey. Also on warm days in the fall you can cool down with a wade in the river.

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