Tour Iconic Yellowstone National Park

With hot springs, gurgling mud pots, steam vents, and a range of wildlife, Yellowstone

National Park is on most people's list for must-see national parks. Yellowstone was the first national park established in America

Back in 1872, Yellowstone was signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant

had the foresight to keep this beautiful natural area free of development

And if you visit today, you'll notice that the animals have certainly taken over

especially the bison. And why shouldn't they? Yellowstone is the only place left in America where bison have continuously resided

since prehistoric times. In an area where there's so much geothermal activity

it's easy to imagine that the early explorers of the 19th century

like John Coulter, a member of the Lewis and Clark team, would be astounded by the bizarre features of Yellowstone

Colter returned from his early 1800s expedition with descriptions of bubbling mudpots, hidden fires, and steaming pools of water

descriptions that many people didn't believe, but like any good rumor, spread

Later written reports would cite Yellowstone's boiling springs and thunderous explosions. These unique features have fascinated people throughout time

just as they do for travelers today. today who get the chance to explore the majesty of Yellowstone

No matter what national park you choose, you're in for remarkable natural scenery and

adventure in America's beautiful national parks