I was still in college and had been accepted to work at YP for the summer of either 1951 or 1952. I was a girl from Ohio who had never been out west. This was a true turning point in my life. What an incredible experience! I was a waitress at Lake Lodge. A terrific group of young people who became fast friends. The Park was absolutely amazing- all the hot springs, geysers, wild animals. The beautiful forests, valleys, mountains… enchanting. Here I learned to respect Nature in all its glory. Although that all happened such a long time ago, I relish the memories. I did move out west when I graduated and live now in Arizona. I am so grateful for our National Parks! A few years ago I hiked a hut-to-hut in Yosemite; a small group led by one of the Park Rangers – again, another phenomenal experience!! Thank 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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