Yellowstone National Park

During my travels abroad, I often run into people who want to visit the USA solely for our National Parks and rightly so.  From the swamps of the Everglades to the deep carved chasms of the Grand Canyon, they are our national treasures.  "So which ones do you recommend?" they ask.  I don't even hesitate.  "Begin with Yellowstone."

Yellowstone was the very first national park, not only in the United States, but the world.  The world!  Created in 1872, it established a model for future protection of the planet's greatest geological landmarks.  The two million acres of this vast park has it all:  geysers, hot springs, magnificent waterfalls, incredible wildlife and lakes for fishing.  There are hiking trails and campgrounds for those who want to see Yellowstone at a more intimate level, but there is also the Grand Loop for those with limited time.  Even in your car, I guarantee you will see bears, moose and deer. 

"And if I can only see one park, which one should I go to?"

"Yellowstone.  No doubt about it!"