Located 52 miles from the Park’s East gate and 81 miles from the Northeast Entrance, Cody offers great access to Yellowstone. Use the East Entrance if you’re heading to Lake, Old Faithful, or Grand Prismatic Spring; consider the Northeast Entrance if you’re looking to see wildlife (bison, wolves, grizzlies, coyotes, deer, elk, antelope) in the Lamar Valley – sometimes referred to as America’s Serengeti. Bonus tip: the drive to the Northeast Entrance will take you in the path Chief Joseph followed with his Nez Perce people while fleeing from the US Army in 1877.