By Michael Lanza
Discard all of your preconceived notions about our first national park: that Yellowstone’s crowded with too many car-bound tourists, that it lacks the mountain scenery of other parks, that it’s a drive-through park. Seeing one of America’s last remaining refuges for virtually all of the mega-fauna that existed before European settlement, and one of the planet’s best collections of geysers and other thermal features (not to mention some amazing waterfalls), is not some gimmicky theme-park attraction—it is fascinating for adults and kids, as I think you’ll find this photo gallery illustrates.
View the gallery below, then read my Ask Me post, “The Ultimate Family Tour of Yellowstone,” for a guide to an unforgettable adventure in a national park that every American should see.
See also all of my stories about Yellowstone National Park and neighboring Grand Teton National Park, all of my stories about national park adventures, and all of my stories about family adventures at The Big Outside.
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