I was ten years old when my Grandfather took me and my older brother to see some of the most wonderful parks in the U.S. The first one we saw was the sea lions in the cave on the coast of Oregon. Then we went north to Yellowstone park and spent a few nights there. I saw my first bear when I peaked out the window early the next morning. It was a wonderful experience. I just wish I still had my photos to share with you.
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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My mother from Hannibal, MO met my father from Red Lodge Montana at Yellowstone when she was a tourist and he was a tourist bus driver. He watched her through his rear view mirror as she cavorted with her friends. He asked her to a dance, and the rest became…
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