| Yellowstone National Park, located in Idaho, Montana, | | | | At first glance, Mammoth Hot Springs appear as a |
| and Wyoming, was the first national park established | | | | frozen waterfall. Large terraces abound while being |
| in the U.S. Yellowstone is unique in that it is home to | | | | connected by trickling water. The hot acidic water |
| a massive volcano. In fact, the geysers and hot | | | | from the thermal aspect below ascends through |
| springs that predominate the area are clear indications | | | | ancient limestone deposits in the area. As the water |
| of the "active" nature of this region. Visiting | | | | dissolves the limestone, it is carried to the surface. |
| Yellowstone is a wonderful adventure for many each | | | | When the suspension cools and becomes less acidic |
| year. A vast number of sights await around every | | | | at the surface it forms the pools and the cascading |
| curve and hill in the park. Here are three must see | | | | features. This area is truly an amazing and dynamic |
| attractions if you are planning to visit: | | | | work of art. |
| Old Faithful | | | | Wildlife |
| Old Faithful erupts more frequently than any of the | | | | While the wildlife is a must see at Yellowstone, it is |
| other big geysers. The average time between | | | | also a can't miss. The abundance of animals in the |
| eruptions is 91 minutes. However, it can vary from 65 | | | | park is famous. Early morning and evening hours are |
| to 92 minutes. It was over 100 years ago that it was | | | | when animals tend to feed. Thus, they are more |
| first noticed to be so consistent. A beautiful visitors' | | | | easily seen during these times. Don't despair if you |
| center and gift shop are nearby to pass the time as | | | | are only able to enter the park during midday. You |
| you wait for the next eruption. Most eruptions only | | | | should still be able to view many birds and even |
| last one to five minutes but are so massive (100 to | | | | some bison. Other notable animals in the park include |
| 200 feet high) that the experience is not soon | | | | bears, bighorn sheep, bobcats, coyotes, elk, lynx, |
| forgotten. | | | | moose, mountain lions, and wolves. |
| Mammoth Hot Springs | | | | |