I have visited Yellowstone several times and the magic never dulls for me. Last summer I even got a summer job( and I’m 48 years old !) just outside the park and spent virtually every day off exploring this amazing place. From Lamar to Hayden, Pelican Valley to Old Faithful and its unreal geological features, it’s no wonder I love, love, love Yellowstone ! I must confess, I love all the National Lands I have visited, but some are a little more special.
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
“Nature and its elements are the best healing tool we have. In this age of electronics and crowds, we all need a little nature time. The magic of seeing a Grizzly bear or the wonder of a huge geyser can fill a place in my heart and make life just a little bit happier.”
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