What is prettier Yellowstone or Yosemite?

If you're looking for massive cascades that leave you speechless, Yosemite wins the prize. If you're not too fussed about height but you still want to enjoy the serenity of the water (with the added bonus of being able to see falls no matter what time you visit), go with Yellowstone.



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You might already know this, but it's official; Yosemite National Park is one of the most beautiful places on Earth. It ranked #2 on MSN's Ranked: the world's most stunning national parks!

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A breathtaking river chasm, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone is one of the most spectacular places to visit in Yellowstone National Park. This is the park's second-busiest area, after Old Faithful, and it's not hard to see why.

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Yosemite became a park before Yellowstone, but as a state park. Disappointed with the results 26 years later in 1890, Congress made Yosemite one of three additional national parks, along with Sequoia and General Grant, now part of Kings Canyon. Mount Rainier followed in 1899.

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#1. Hence the reason Yosemite is often considered the most beautiful national park in America. Best things to do in Yosemite National Park: Hike Bridalveil Falls.

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The short answer is absolutely! Of all the places we have been in the world, there are few that rival the natural beauty of Yosemite. It is with good reason that the park is world famous.

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If you want to enjoy towering mountains and beautiful lakes, Grand Teton National Park may be for you. If you would rather spend your time exploring geysers and wildlife, Yellowstone National Park may be for you. Both national parks are beautiful and offer many things to do, so you cannot go wrong with either!

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Sequoia is far less crowded. The redwood groves are unparalleled in all of nature, and while Yosemite has the amazing rock domes and waterfalls, Sequoia has the best forest in all the world.

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One of California's most formidable natural landscapes, Yosemite National Park features nearly 1,200 square miles of sheer awe: towering waterfalls, millennia-old sequoia trees, striking, daunting cliff faces and some of the most unique rock formations in the United States.

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16 Big mistakes to avoid in Yosemite National Park
  • 1 - Arriving without a plan! ...
  • 2 - Giving yourself just a day. ...
  • 3 - Thinking the waterfalls are flowing all year round. ...
  • 4 - Heading to Glacier Point for Sunset. ...
  • 5 - Visiting Tunnel View in the middle of the day. ...
  • 6 - Avoiding the epic hikes. ...
  • 7 - Arriving at midday.


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Yellowstone National Park can get very crowded during peak season (June, July, and August). The best months to visit Yellowstone are April, September, and October. These “off season” months provide more chances to catch a glimpse of the local wildlife and enjoy thinner crowds.

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