Name: Yellowstone National Park Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia
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Yellowstone National Park stretches across the secluded

north-west corner of Wyoming,  reaching into Idaho and Montana.

Founded in 1872, Yellowstone  was the world's first national park

and now hosts over 4 million adventurers each year.

A 12-hour drive from Seattle or a five-hour drive from Salt Lake City,

there's no doubt that it's a trek to get here,

but the moment you step foot in this vast park,

With endless green prairies,  spectacular mountain ranges,

Yellowstone is the very best  of North American wilderness,

wrapped up into a 2-million-acre gift for nature lovers.

Yellowstone is proudly  managed by the National Park Service

and its highlights are easily accessible by the loop road

which can be reached from  each of the park's five entrances.

So, buckle up and get ready to  explore a land untouched by humanity.

that sits atop a slumbering super volcano,

which is said to have violently  erupted over 60,000 years ago.

Geologists have long debated the caldera's origins,

and theories abound as  to when the next big eruption is due.

But don't let the merchants of doom put you off,

seismic activity is closely  monitored to ensure the safety of park visitors.

One of the best places to  witness the geothermal activity

bubbling beneath  Yellowstone is at Grand Prismatic Spring,

just under 25 miles from the park's west entrance.

Admire the vivid pool from afar,  but don't get any ideas about plunging in,

these steaming waters can  reach temperatures near boiling.

Just to the south is Old Faithful,  one of the most visited geysers in the world.

Aptly named, Old Faithful punctually  spews boiling water and steam into the sky

The explorers of yesteryear  once used Old Faithful as their laundry,

which were blasted into the sky  and thoroughly washed by the boiling water.

This landscape is not only an  impressive display of geothermal activity;

it is also laced with lush forests, rivers, and lakes.

Yellowstone Lake is the tranquil heart of the park,

for all sorts of recreational activities.

Cast a line in the icy, high altitude waters,

.… or explore the lapping shores on foot

The park is not only rich  with legends and precious views;

Yellowstone has long been  a refuge for America's native animals,

and the park's greatest success  story is the restoration of the mighty bison.

Today, Yellowstone is home to  the planet's largest remaining wild herd.

In Hayden Valley, a close encounter  with this sturdy beast is almost guaranteed.

So, remember to keep your eyes on the road!

One of the most dramatic sights  in the park is the Yellowstone River.

the river winds its way  north before plummeting 300 feet

off Lower Falls and into  the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone.

Leave your car and embark  on the short hike to Artist Point,

Natural beauty can lift the spirit like nothing else,

and there are countless places in Yellowstone

which seem to be designed  for travelers to simply sit back and admire.

and let the sound of its rushing  waters clear your mind and soothe your soul.

dense trees open out into  rolling prairies in Lamar Valley.

Its lush fields are watered by babbling brooks

and framed by a backdrop of snowcapped peaks.

Bring your binoculars to catch  a closer glimpse of more wild bison,

along with Yellowstone's other native animals.

set up your tent at one of the many campsites

or head out of the park's north entrance to Gardiner.

This gateway town is the perfect haven for weary travelers.

Warm yourself with a hearty meal at one of the many saloons

before continuing your epic Yellowstone adventure.

a step in any direction  is like a journey to another continent,

Just south of Gardiner is Mammoth Hot Springs.

The springs carry minerals which  solidify into ever-changing limestone terraces.

The ethereal formations are breathtaking reminder

an area surrounded  by hundreds of geothermal wonders.

from the depths of the earth at Artists' Paintpots.

Wander boardwalks set  just inches from the trembling surface

of Norris Geyser Basin  and hold your breath as you advance through

billowing clouds of vapor  rising from beneath the planet's crust.

Yellowstone National Park  has long been a land of epic horizons,

As the grandfather of all national parks,

its legacy has inspired  wildlife preservation across the globe.

Today, a trip into the heart of  Yellowstone is like a journey back in time.

A journey to the great landscape  of America before Europeans arrived.