Every tourist destination has its attractions. However, because every tourist is different, these attractions have greater or lesser value. In this series Gary gives his reasons for traveling to a particular place. Hopefully some of his thoughts will entice you to consider adding this particular location to your itinerary. The entire series is being categorized under the heading, “Spotlights.” However, you may find more about these locations in the archives of this website, under headings such as, “Great Places,” “Things to Do in,” “Best of,” “Top 10” and “Places of a Lifetime.” In addition, “Walking Tours” of many of these destinations may be available for purchase on the website for the low price of $1.49 each.

Yellowstone is America’s first and premier national park, and for good reason. The diversity of habitat within the huge park is staggering, while the region sports the greatest concentration of thermal phenomena in the world. In addition, Yellowstone offers fascinating glimpses of some of the North America’s most impressive wildlife.

According to Gary, Yellowstone National Park is a must-see destination for everyone in the world for the following main reasons:

1. Incredible thermal activity is available throughout the park. Visitors will marvel at thermal pools,

Morning Glory Pool

and boiling terraces,

Terraces at Mammoth Hot Springs

2. Wildlife is everywhere at Yellowstone, often very close by.

American Bison

3. The beauty of the park is epitomized by the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and Yellowstone Falls.

Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone