My husband and I recently took a Road Scholar trip in Yellowstone National Park, and the focus was on viewing wildlife. We saw SO MANY animals (wolves, bears, moose, elk, bison, coyotes, a fox, eagles, and a badger!) Our guides from the Teton Science School knew where to find the animals and how to best observe them. We learned so much about them, about their habitats, about the importance of conservation of the lands and of those who inhabit them. It was a thrill to be able to watch wild animals (from a distance) and to gain a respect for what they bring to the ecosystem in which they thrive and what they bring to our understanding of our world.
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
“They preserve so much about our country that is natural and beautiful, and they teach us an appreciation for what this land offers. They offer an escape from the business of our daily lives and demonstrate the important of respecting the land.”
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Greetings from Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone was the first national park I ever visited, and launched me on my journey to visit as many parks as I possibly could throughout my life. The beauty of Yellowstone is unbelievable. I remember feeling so emotional gazing at all of the scenery and majestic animals. My trip here…
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