Modern Travel

After much resistance, the first automobiles were allowed in Yellowstone in 1915, bringing the modern era of motorized transportation to the park. A host of new vehicles were introduced to the park during the 20^th century, from iconic yellow tour buses to speedboats and snowmobiles, opening Yellowstone like never before to visitors and staff. These developments presented new questions about how to keep the park both wild and accessible to visitors, a delicate balance that continues to guide the work of the National Park Service at Yellowstone.

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  Buses

  Yellowstone National Park’s iconic yellow buses have toured visitors since 1917.

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  Private Automobiles

  Cars revolutionized the Yellowstone visiting experience.

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  Boats and Blizzards

  Visitors toured the park on steamships and oversnow vehicles.