The Yellowstone River is a tributary of the Missouri River, approximately 671 miles (1,080 km) long, in the Western United States. Considered the principal tributary of upper Missouri, via its own tributaries it drains an area with headwaters across the mountains and high plains of southern Montana and northern Wyoming , and stretching east ...

The Yellowstone River is considered the principal tributary of the upper Missouri. At 692 miles, the Yellowstone is the longest free-flowing river in the Lower 48. Its headwaters in the southern Absaroka Mountains are located as far from a road as you can get in the Continental U.S.

Yellowstone River, river, noted for its scenic beauty, in the western United States. It flows through northwestern Wyoming, southern and eastern Montana, and northwestern North Dakota over a course of 692 miles (1,114 km).

Jun 12, 2022 · Yellowstone River. Noted for its scenic beauty, the Yellowstone River flows a course of 692 miles through the US states of Wyoming, Montana, and North Dakota. Although containing sections with an overall calm flow, the river can turn rough as dramatic crashing waterfalls also occur over its course.

Mar 26, 2014 · The Yellowstone River winds its way through Yellowstone National Park, including sections with crashing waterfalls and areas of calm, lazy flow. As the only undammed river in the lower 48 states, it courses 692 miles through Wyoming, Montana and North Dakota.

Feb 13, 2025 · The Yellowstone River is the last major undammed river in the lower 48 states, flowing 671 miles (1080 km) from its source southeast of Yellowstone into the Missouri River and then, eventually, into the Atlantic Ocean. It begins in …

The Yellowstone River is one of our nation’s most remarkable treasures. It’s the last major free-flowing river in the lower 48 states, traveling 680 dam-free miles. The Yellowstone River begins as a melting snowbank on Yount’s Peak deep in the Wyoming wilderness south of Yellowstone Park.

Yellowstone River cuts through mountains, canyons, badlands and plains on its way to the confluence (river junction) with the Missouri River near Fort Buford, North Dakota. The longest undammed river in the contiguous (adjoining)

Feb 27, 2023 · The Yellowstone River in Montana begins its journey through the state in the Absaroka Mountain Range where it enters Yellowstone National Park and starts to wind its way through the Yellowstone Lake region.

The Yellowstone River is the largest and thee major river of Yellowstone National Park. Its origin is just outside the southeast area of the park (northwestern Wyoming). The Yellowstone River starts where the Yellowstone North Fork and the Yellowstone South Fork converge.