Yellowstone National Park is a famous name of tourist destinations in the United States of America. This is the first national park in the US. With attractive landscape and numerous hot springs, geysers, and other similar areas; this Yellowstone also aims to protect the beauty and wildlife of the area.
The history of Yellowstone National Park began when there was a volcanic eruption, the huge one, which splashed over the western part of US. It encouraged the extreme change of the climate and the area, of course. The name Yellowstone was chosen to refer the yellow rocks found in Grand Canyon in Yellowstone. This area was declared as the first national park in 1872; and inscribed as World Heritage Site in 1978 by UNESCO.
The Grand Geyser is the landmark of Yellowstone National Park besides a number of thermal areas including the hot springs and more geysers. It can spout hot water in boiling temperature for more than 15 feet up to the air.
In this park, you can also enjoy the beautiful landscape and flora fauna which will give you the magnificent real wildlife in America.
The Best Visiting Time
Yellowstone National Park has unique climate which can rapidly change from one to another. Four seasons exist there; you can visit the park at any season because the climate is pleasant all the year.
How to Get There
Unluckily, Yellowstone National Park is far from major airports. You will be able to get there through Jackson Hole Airport in Grand Teton National Park or other small towns like Idaho, West Yellowstone, or Cody. There are five entrances to go into the park if you want to visit it by car.: West Yellowstone from the west, Grand Teton Park from the south, Silver gate/Cooke City from the northeast, and Gardiner (Montana) from the north. You can get around by bike, car, or bus.