I’m so fortunate that I got to see this with my own eyes. There are truly no words when you see something so naturally beautiful. When you stand there, you’re reminded of your humility and place in the greater world. This your reminder to take care of our planet! Breathtaking sights like this won’t exist if we continue abusing resources and failing to be conservation-minded.
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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