One of the great pleasures of a leisurely drive through Yellowstone Park is that many opportunities exist for picnics in beautiful spots in the woods or near lakes or streams. Along the park roads you can find about four dozen picnic areas, all with tables and restrooms. Here are six of the most delightful.
My personal favorite is the Nez Perce Creek picnic area at the start of Fountain Flats Drive and at the junction of Nez Perce Creek and the Firehole River. It has everything: a wading spot for the kids, lots of shade trees, a historic gravestone, and close access to hot springs.
Another smaller but beautiful spot on the west side of the park is the Madison River picnic area near the Seven-Mile Bridge . . . Read the full nugget and see the pictures
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