Yellowstone Falls

Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River The Lower Falls on a September morning, framed by pines at Artist Point on the south rim of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. The river drops 308 ft into a canyon more than 1,000 feet deep, and its pale yellow walls are what make this view so painterly. Artist Point is the classic place to stand and an easy stop by car, so it pairs well with a day of geysers. Morning light, as here, falls on the canyon walls and lifts a mist off the plunge pool.