Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone

"Estimated Time: Half Day to Full Day On the eastern side of the park, you’ll find the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. This iconic canyon was carved by the Yellowstone River and features dramatic rock colors and distinctive geology. The best way to see the canyon is to take a scenic drive of the North Rim and South Rim, stopping to see the incredible viewpoints and hiking the short trails. These views display the colorful canyon walls and the magnificent waterfalls found here. The Lower Falls is the tallest waterfall in the park and is about twice the height of Niagara Falls. The Lower Falls is best seen from viewpoints on the North Rim or Artist Point on the South Rim. The Upper Falls is smaller and quieter and is best seen from the Upper Falls Viewpoint on the South Rim. I recommend visiting the South Rim mid-morning and North Rim in the afternoon. On the South Rim, I recommend driving to Artist Point first, planning to arrive about 2 hours after sunrise. I don’t recommend coming here for sunrise as it takes several hours after sunrise for the sun to penetrate the canyon. Grand View, an accessible viewpoint best for seeing the colors of the canyon and the Yellowstone River heading east Inspiration Point, a significant viewpoint that provides views both upstream (towards the Lower Falls) and downstream (through the canyon)"