Yellowstone National Park
West Coast · 3-5 days
About Yellowstone National Park
America's first national park sits atop a massive volcanic hotspot, producing over half the world's active geysers, including the famous Old Faithful. Spanning 2.2 million acres across Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho, Yellowstone is home to grizzly bears, wolves, bison herds, and some of the most dramatic geothermal landscapes on Earth.
Highlights
- Old Faithful geyser eruptions
- Grand Prismatic Spring
- Wildlife watching in Lamar Valley
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