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YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
One of the most famous US national parks in the world is undoubtedly Yellowstone National Park, located in western Wyoming in the crater of an ancient super volcano. Millions of tourists from all over the world flock here every year.
Yellowstone is one of the most unusual places on our planet, which is located in the north of the United States and is well known for its picturesque landscapes with amazingly beautiful lakes, rivers, canyons and waterfalls, as well as unearthly landscapes and beauties of wildlife, grazing herds of bison and freely walking wolves and bears. It has the status of a national park and is located in the Yellowstone Caldera with many hot springs and geysers that rise to the surface due to the fact that under them lies the most formidable super volcano in the world.
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Yellowstone National Park was founded on March 1, 1872 and is the very first national park in the United States and worldwide, as well as a Biosphere Reserve and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It got its name from the Yellowstone River flowing through its territory.ive here.
Why is Yellowstone National Park so attractive?
The first and most surprising thing that attracts millions of tourists to the park every year is about ten thousand active geothermal springs - geysers, hot springs, fumaroles (steam coming out of the ground) and mud volcanoes, which are the result of volcanic activity occurring in the bowels of the earth under the territory of Yellowstone Park ... In general, about half of the geysers of the whole world are concentrated in Yellowstone Park about 450 out of 970 known on the planet.
Secondly, in Yellowstone National Park there are beautiful mountain landscapes, with high peaks, turbulent rivers flowing along the bottom of the canyons, as well as beautiful full-flowing multi-cascading waterfalls, a large lake and several smaller ones, as well as the picturesque Yellowstone River Canyon, stretching for 30 kilometers in length and reaching a depth of more than 300 meters.
Thirdly, the national park is one of the few places in the United States where huge bison live in their natural habitat, and grizzly bears feel quite at ease in the park. In addition, the park is home to wolves, re-induced into the park in 1995 to control the abundance of bison, as well as many baribal black bears, elk, deer and other smaller animals.
Yellowstone National Park has numerous incredible trails that offer stunning views, wildlife sightings, and unique geothermal features. Here are some of the best hiking trails in the park:
1. Fairy Falls Trail
Distance: 5.4 miles (8.7 km) round trip
Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Highlights: This trail leads to the picturesque 200-foot Fairy Falls and offers views of the Grand Prismatic Spring from an overlook.
2. Mount Washburn Trail
Distance: 6.4 miles (10.3 km) round trip
Difficulty: Moderate
Highlights: One of the park's most popular hikes, offering panoramic views from the summit of Mount Washburn, including the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Hayden Valley, and, on clear days, the Teton Range.
3. Uncle Tom’s Trail
Distance: 0.6 miles (1 km) round trip
Difficulty: Strenuous
Highlights: A short but steep hike descending 328 steps into the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, providing up-close views of the Lower Falls.
4. Yellowstone River Picnic Area Trail
Distance: 3.8 miles (6.1 km) round trip
Difficulty: Moderate
Highlights: This trail offers stunning views of the Yellowstone River, Grand Canyon, and the surrounding wildlife, including bison and elk.
5. Bunsen Peak Trail
Distance: 4.6 miles (7.4 km) round trip
Difficulty: Moderate
Highlights: A rewarding summit hike offering sweeping views of Mammoth Hot Springs, Swan Lake Flat, and the Gallatin Mountain Range.
6. Lone Star Geyser Trail
Distance: 4.8 miles (7.7 km) round trip
Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Highlights: This relatively easy trail leads to the Lone Star Geyser, one of the largest backcountry geysers in Yellowstone, which erupts about every three hours.
7. Elephant Back Mountain Trail
Distance: 3.6 miles (5.8 km) round trip
Difficulty: Moderate
Highlights: This trail offers scenic views of Yellowstone Lake and the surrounding area from the top of Elephant Back Mountain.
8. Avalanche Peak Trail
Distance: 4.2 miles (6.8 km) round trip
Difficulty: Strenuous
Highlights: One of the more challenging hikes in Yellowstone, this trail takes you to the summit of Avalanche Peak with breathtaking views of Yellowstone Lake and the Absaroka Mountains.
9. North Rim Trail
Distance: 6 miles (9.6 km) round trip
Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Highlights: This scenic trail follows the North Rim of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, offering spectacular views of the canyon and waterfalls.
10. Duck Lake Trail
Distance: 1.8 miles (2.9 km) round trip
Difficulty: Easy
Highlights: A short and peaceful hike near West Thumb Geyser Basin that takes you to a serene lake.
These trails cater to a wide range of difficulty levels and offer some of the most beautiful landscapes in Yellowstone National Park. Whether you're interested in geysers, wildlife, waterfalls, or panoramic views, there’s something for every hiker.
Official name - YELLOWSTONE National Park
Mailing Address: PO Box 168
Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190-0168
Area: 2,219,791 acres
Coordinates: 44°35′47″N 110°32′50″W
Established - March 1, 1872
Attendance - 3,800 000 people per year
