25 Photos To Prove That You Need to Visit Yellowstone National Park

Hundred-foot fountains of steaming water, multi-colored cauldrons of boiling mud, roaming herds of bison, waterfall-filled gorges, mirror-smooth glacial lakes, flower fields in alpine meadows, snowy mountain summits--these are just a sample of the reasons to visit Yellowstone National Park, and to not forget your camera.

Just in case you weren't 100% convinced to load your pack and hit the road already, here are 25 photos that will make you want to be in Yellowstone right now. Click through the slideshow above to see them all, and check out the adventures below to plan your next trip.

Also check out these favorite adventures and itineraries through Yellowstone:

• 3-Day Itinerary for Yellowstone National Park
• Guide to Yellowstone Campgrounds
• Day Hikes in Yellowstone
• Backcountry Hikes in Yellowstone
• Backpacking Trips in Yellowstone
• Best Spots for Wildlife Viewing in Yellowstone
• Guide to Yellowstone's Geysers + Hydrothermal Features 
• Wolf Tracking in Yellowstone