Yellowstone is one of the great national treasures of the United States, though it can get quite crowded in the summer months. The formations are otherworldly and the canyons, rivers, and forests are breathtaking. Go camping if at all possible and enjoy day hikes of all lengths.
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The Last-Minute Guide to Summer Campingby JANE MARGOLIESJune 21, 2009In a rugged economy, more Americans are heading to national parks this year for a vacation in the great outdoors. But there is still room for a few more tents out there.(read article)
Introduction to Yellowstone National Parkby FROMMER'SNovember 20, 2006 Long before you reach the entrance to Grand Teton National Park, your sights will be set on the towering spires of the Teton Range -- those signature hornlike peaks made famous through countless photographs. From afar, Yellowstone is not as dramatic because much of the parkland comprises heavily forested mountains, burn areas, and arid, high-country plateaus. However, at closer glance, Yellowstone's natural marvels are startling: hundreds of geysers, scores of inspiring waterfalls, and a gorge -- carved by time and water -- that rivals the Grand Canyon. Both parks command the imagination and envelop the senses from the moment of arrival. (read article)
Introduction to Yellowstone National Parkby FROMMER'SNovember 20, 2006 Long before you reach the entrance to Grand Teton National Park, your sights will be set on the towering spires of the Teton Range -- those signature hornlike peaks made famous through countless photographs. From afar, Yellowstone is not as dramatic because much of the parkland comprises heavily forested mountains, burn areas, and arid, high-country plateaus. However, at closer glance, Yellowstone's natural marvels are startling: hundreds of geysers, scores of inspiring waterfalls, and a gorge -- carved by time and water -- that rivals the Grand Canyon. Both parks command the imagination and envelop the senses from the moment of arrival. (read article)