It was one of our best family vacations. Enjoyed the scenic drives and the breathtaking vistas, the geysers and the pools. Loved the kind locals and the local cuisine and artistic keepsakes. We bought gilded leaf earrings which my wife still has. Though we could not catch sight of any wolves, a black bear did manage to stop traffic for a while on our drive back to the airport and it made the trip all the more worthwhile.
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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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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