Back in 1989, I had a 3 week vacation. I packed my pickup truck with a cap on the back. I drove cross country from NH. I stopped in Yellowstone starting in the Northeast Passage. I drove the Loop one day and saw all of the “touristy” spots. The next day I decided to climb a mountain. I was breaking all the rules about hiking alone. I had only gone a short distance and came upon a group of trail workers that were going to the top to restock the ranger station. I sheepishly asked to hike with them the rest of the way. They allowed me to join them, people from all over the US. I helped a woman from Chicago who was struggling make it to the summit. They were staying overnight and allowed me to stay also. In the morning we saw a Marten scrambling around the rocky mountain top. I spent 3 days in Yellowstone and they were some of the best of my life.
Sincerely,
Yellowstone National Park
America's first national park is named after the river that runs through it. Within the park's massive boundaries, visitors can find mountains, rivers, lakes, waterfalls and some of the most concentrated geothermal activity in the world. The park has 60% of the world’s geysers, as well as hot springs and mud pots. It is also home to diverse wildlife with the largest concentration of mammals in the Lower 48 states, including grizzly bears, wolves, bison and elk.
State(s): Idaho Montana, Wyoming,
Established: 1872
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