Post Your Paradise!
Yellowstone National Park is a beautiful get-away that allows you to stay “off-the-grid” without having to stay “ off-the-gram”! Gorgeous views, incredible wildlife, and perfect lighting make for the most Instagram-worthy vacation! There is so much variety, you can choose your own adventure as you pass through the expansive park. Whether you stay in a car and drive through, get out and hike, or wander on the boardwalks, the National Park ensures a magical experience to make everyone happy. Yellowstone offers experiential moments paired with authentic fun that will keep you smiling in and out of photos!
Hot Spots
While Yellowstone has some literal “hot spots”, geysers that erupt hot steam out of the ground; it also has perfect locations to inspire the photographer in all of us. The National Park Service has drawn up a guide with photography tips and tricks to make sure you get your very best shot! We have selected a few of the best places to grab a selfie or group photo. Time it right and you can see Old Faithful gush into the air, it reaches its peak and makes the most incredible backdrop for a group photo. Or head over to Grand Prismatic Spring a vibrantly colorful pool redefines #nofilter. Step away from the heat, put on your favorite flowy outfit, like one of these dresses, and frolic through some wildflowers! These flowers are in bloom at Dunraven Pass from April to July. Their sweet yellow buds are sure to wake up the wanderlust within all of your followers!
Naturally Beautiful
Yellowstone has a couple of its own subjects just begging to be Instafamous! Take your time breathing in the views and making friends. Enter in the Northern Range and tour around Lamar Valley to see the likes of elk, bison, wolves, and bear. While we don’t suggest getting too close to their gleaming smiles, they make an excellent addition to everyone’s Instagram feed. Post a sweet photo of a momma deer or take your followers on a live stream of the valley; check out all of the diversity here and plan out your perfect route whatever you choose is sure to be sensational!
Know Your Lighting
What is the secret to the perfect photo that works well with any filter? It is all about the lighting! Golden Hour, which is key of course, stunning sunrises, breathtaking sunsets, and skies blanketed with stars all take the stage at Yellowstone National Park. The openness of the park makes for a panoramic show stopper every day. Catch the first morning rays at Yellowstone Lake, as the sun peaks through the sky pink and oranges hues are cast on the reflective lake. Wake up to warm colors painted across the sky for the perfect “I woke up like this” post to your story. In the evening the steam of the Lower Geyser Basin is highlighted by the setting sun. It is the magical and mysterious backdrop everyone deserves, but that you will get on your trip! Bask in a sky full of stars at night, breath in the crisp air as you take in the twinkling lights! Depending on the season, you can even get a view of Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights! Its mystic glow shines green, red, blue, and purple, a stunning light show before your eyes! Everywhere you turn in Yellowstone, is a natural photo op waiting for your caption!
Home Sweet Home Base
An awe-inspiring trip through Yellowstone National Park requires a just as incredible, just as “postable”, a place to stay the night. Enter in, “glamping” the perfect combination of outdoor adventure and total luxury! The glamping site itself is incredible, king size beds, running water, rustic furniture, and outlets to charge devices; it is the best home base for your park trip! The campsite is fifteen minutes out from Yellowstone and offers an immersive outdoor experience while gifting with the comforts of home. Relaxing is just as important as exploring when it comes to an Instagrammable getaway. Wander Camp luxury glamping tents are sure to bless you with all the beauty rest you want!
Above and Beyond
Has your Yellowstone vacay got your Instagram followers begging for more? Try exploring outside the park as well! You are sure to love the views from up above the landscape, try out the Jackson Hole Summer Tram which will lift you high into the sky! Enjoy the scenery below as you taste one of Teton Village’s traditions, delicious waffles from Corbet’s Cabin! Remember to snap a pic before you dig in, the camera eats first! Not into heights? Stay on the ground and relax in the natural mineral water of Yellowstone Hot Springs! Located eight miles from the national park entrance, these serene pools will melt all your stress away while the picture you took of them will rack up all the likes! However you spend your time, inside or outside the park, this area proves itself as the place to be!
Picture This
Yellowstone National Park makes for the most Instagram worthy adventure! Whether you stay a few days or pass through in an hour or two you will not regret your visit. This park has everything you need to live your best life, fresh air, stunning views, and of course hundreds of photo ops! Whether you go with friends or make the trek with just your phone as a companion, your camera roll is sure to be full and everyone is bound to have a great time! The Park Service has organized “Instameets”, where anyone can meet up with social media team members from the park! Make sure to tag their social media accounts and see your posts published on their pages as well! Take some time to explore your world and create an adventure that is nothing less than #flawless
Post written by Miranda Marsden