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Yellowstone National Park

Canyon - Artist Point Talk

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Description

From a classic viewpoint, enjoy Lower Falls, the Yellowstone River, and the spectacular colors of the canyon while learning about the area’s natural and cultural history. Meet on the lower platform at Artist Point on the South Rim Drive.

About the Park

Explore Yellowstone National Park and discover its natural wonders, scenic landscapes, and outdoor adventures.

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Event & Park Photos

Brilliant blues and greens of a hot spring ringed by oranges, yellows, reds, and browns.
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The bright colors found in Grand Prismatic Spring come from thermophiles—microorganisms that thrive in hot temperatures

Credit: NPS/Jim Peaco

Brilliant blues and greens of a hot spring ringed by oranges, yellows, reds, and browns.
A crowd of people standing along a wooden boardwalk watches a geyser erupt.
A visitor stands on a boardwalk near a hot spring and a lake.
People on a wooden boardwalk watch a geyser erupt.
A wolf howls while standing on a snowy field.
Visitors walk into a rustic, log and stone building.
A geyser erupting in the middle of a large pool.
A crowd in front of an erupting geyser during a snowy winter day.
Visitors walk in front of a brightly colored, terraced landscape.
Two bighorn sheep laying on the ground.
A river plunges into a steep, barren canyon.
A herd of bison grazing through a barren and steaming thermal area.
A grizzly bear standing on a fallen tree.
A greenish river meanders through a hilly river valley.

Event Details

Regular EventTalk

Date & Time

Schedule: Daily

From: Jun 2, 2025

To: Sep 27, 2025

Times:

03:00 PM - 03:30 PM

Duration: 30 minutes

Location

Meet on the lower platform at Artist Point on the South Rim Drive.

Cost

Free

Registration

No Registration Required