When I was 13, my mother feared that as I grew up I would not want to spend time with her, so that summer was our grand tour of the West’s national parks. It was just the two of us, over three weeks, driving backroads and seeing the sites, together. We saw the Grand Canyon, Zion, Grand Tetons, Yellowstone and countless other national treasures. I have more memories from that trip than I could ever recount. Most precious to me is simply the fact that we had a great adventure together. We stayed best friends, too, and now that she’s gone, I value that time we spent on the road even more. Every child deserves the same opportunity. We must preserve these parks for future generations.
Sincerely,
Yellowstone National Park
America's first national park is named after the river that runs through it. Within the park's massive boundaries, visitors can find mountains, rivers, lakes, waterfalls and some of the most concentrated geothermal activity in the world. The park has 60% of the world’s geysers, as well as hot springs and mud pots. It is also home to diverse wildlife with the largest concentration of mammals in the Lower 48 states, including grizzly bears, wolves, bison and elk.
State(s): Idaho Montana, Wyoming,
Established: 1872
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Greetings from Yellowstone National Park
The joy, beauty, serenity and amazement of the natural world, readily accessible, is wonderful. I wanted to have my son who is part of the next generation explore and appreciate the beauty of what our parks have to offer. We protect what we love and appreciate. It feels so harmonious…
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