Artist Point

Artist Point (HMUG0)

Location: Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190 Park County
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Country: United States of America
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N 44° 43.212', W 110° 28.781'

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Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River

A Photographer's Canvas
Artist Point offers a magnificent view of Lower Falls plunging 308 feet (93 meters). Framed by canyon walls, forest, and sky, the picturesque scene has been photographed countless times for more than a century.

Artist Point is thought to have been named by park photographer F.J. Haynes, possibly as early as 1883. He and his son, Jack Ellis Haynes, photographed and hand-tinted Yellowstone images for eight decades, including numerous works from Artist Point.

Welcome to Artist Point
For stunning views of Lower Falls and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River, follow the paved trail about 80 yards (73 m) to the viewpoint. You will find two ramps along the way. The trail and overlook are wheelchair accessible.

Stay safe! Do not leave designated trails or overlooks!

Legendary Myth
A well-established myth persists that artist Thmas Moran's famous 1872 painting "The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone" originated at Artist Point. However, historians are nearly certain that Moran rendered sketches for his painting from the opposite side of the canyon-not from Artist Point.

This exhibit made possible by a generous grant from The Yellowstone Association
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HM NumberHMUG0
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Placed ByThe Yellowstone Association
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Date Added Saturday, October 25th, 2014 at 1:07am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)12T E 541208 N 4952000
Decimal Degrees44.72020000, -110.47968333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 44° 43.212', W 110° 28.781'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds44° 43' 12.72" N, 110° 28' 46.86" W
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Area Code(s)307
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 30 Unnamed Road, Yellowstone National Park WY 82190, US
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