Lost in Yellowstone

Yellowstone National Park, a colorful and majestic natural place, is a destination not to be missed when visiting the land of the stars and stripes.

Beautiful nature at Yellowstone National Park, USA. (Source: Vecteezy)

Established in March 1872, Yellowstone National Park is not only America's first national park but also the oldest in the world. Yellowstone also holds the title of the largest national park in the world, covering nearly 9,000 square kilometers.

Yellowstone stretches across three states of Wyoming, Montana and Idaho in the central United States, of which 96% of the area belongs to the state of Wyoming.

The name Yellowstone, which simply means “yellow rock,” comes from the park’s location at the headwaters of a river that Minnetaree Indian hunters in the late 18th century called the Yellowstone River. Another theory suggests that the park was named because of the many yellow rocks in the Grand Canyon area.

Special appeal

The majestic natural landscape, the towering ancient forests, the gushing hot springs and the fresh air make the vast Yellowstone a strong attraction. It is no wonder that more than 4 million tourists come here every year, according to statistics from the travel website roadgenius.com.

The special thing about Yellowstone National Park is that it was once one of the largest active volcanoes on the planet, creating many beautiful and majestic geological landscapes. The first eruption was over 2 million years ago, creating the Huckleberry Ridge valley. The "product" of the second eruption was 1 million years ago, creating the Island Park valley, and the last eruption was over 600,000 years ago, creating the Lava Creek Tuff area.

Due to the influence of volcanic eruptions and special geological structure, Yellowstone has hundreds of hot water geysers, among which the most famous is Old Faithful geyser, which every 70 minutes shoots hot water up to 45m high. This strange and spectacular phenomenon has not changed for thousands of years.

To ensure the safety of visitors here, the volcano's seismic activity is always closely monitored by scientists and park management teams.

The United States began to implement the conservation of natural heritage very early, with Yellowstone Park being the first example. To this day, the world's leading economy still maintains heritage conservation activities according to the model of National Parks and World Heritage.

With its vast green grasslands, towering mountains and rich wildlife, Yellowstone National Park is one of North America's finest nature preserves.

Not simply recognized as a national park, Yellowstone is home to many species of animals, with up to 300 species of birds, 70 species of mammals, 20 species of fish, including species listed in the Red Book such as lynx, gray wolf, grizzly bear and elk.

Yellowstone Park also has a diverse flora of 1,700 species of trees, of which conifers account for 80%, including eight rare conifers, many species of flowers and verbena...

Along with the diverse ecosystem, Yellowstone also has about 300 underground water veins and more than 10,000 typical geothermal points such as fumaroles, water fountains, mud pits... These places are home to many thermophilic microorganisms, creating natural, vibrant color patches that are extremely attractive to tourists.

Yellowstone has an incredibly diverse ecosystem, but several wildfires in recent years have affected the natural landscape, negatively impacting flora and fauna. The US government has many measures and policies to support the protection of endangered animals and rare plants here.

Experience differently

Currently, Yellowstone is one of the largest national parks, best preserving flora and fauna in the US and is a very "hot" tourist destination for those who love to explore wild nature.

Within Yellowstone's nearly 9,000 square kilometers, visitors have unparalleled opportunities to observe wildlife in intact ecosystems, explore geothermal areas containing about half of the world's active geysers, and see geological wonders like the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River.

One of the experiences that tourists often participate in here is camping. It feels really “Yo Most” when immersing yourself in the fresh air of nature and trees, witnessing majestic landscapes, observing wild animals such as grizzly bears or elk in their natural habitat…

In addition, visitors can walk on the Grand Prismatic scenic trail, leisurely ride a horse-drawn carriage, cycle on cool green roads or row a boat on Yellowstone Lake - the largest freshwater lake in North America.

Visiting Yellowstone in each season offers a different perspective on the culture and nature of this famous national park. Planning a trip to Yellowstone awaits outdoor enthusiasts in the United States...

Yellowstone National Park has five entrances: West Yellowstone, in Montana; Grand Teton National Park in the south; Cody, Wyoming, in the east; Cook City, Montana, in the northeast; and Gardiner in the north.

Major airports near Yellowstone are Bozeman, Montana to the north and Jackson, Wyoming to the south.

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