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A Place of Safety and Security
Avoid the Summer Slide
2 Easy Steps for a Cool Summer
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5 Cool Facts About Air Conditioning Sensational Summer Salad
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Yellowstone: Where the Wild Things Are
Where the Wild Things Are THE UNSPOILED NATURAL MAJESTY OF YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
every direction, are unlike any other. Also, be sure to investigate the Grand Prismatic Spring, which, besides its otherworldly rainbow waters, is known for being the largest hot spring in the U.S. For many, though, the biggest draw of the park is the wildlife. Yellowstone is home to the largest bison population on public land. It houses more mammals than anywhere else in the lower 48 states, 150 species of birds and huge populations of native fish, to name a few. Just driving around the park, you’re apt to see moose, deer, elk, mountain goats and, if you’re lucky, grizzly bears, mountain lions or wolves. Go boating, catch a fish, scale a mountain, ride a horse — the things to do vary as much as the breathtaking landscape. If you’re looking for an affordable, relaxed and wide-open family vacation this summer, Yellowstone is a no-brainer.
This summer, skip the expensive hustle and bustle of an overcrowded theme park. After a vacation like that, you’ll feel like you need another. As far as getaway destinations go, Yellowstone National Park, sprawling across Idaho, Montana and Wyoming, is a little more expansive. More than 3 million visitors flock to its astonishing peaks, multicoloured pools and dramatic geothermal geysers each year, but as you travel across Yellowstone’s 2.2 million acres, it’s unlikely you’ll see much of them. And the sheer variety of unparalleled activities to explore means fun for the whole family. Make sure to check out Old Faithful, the most famous geothermal geyser in the world, with eruptions averaging a whopping 130 vertical feet. Or if it’s majesty and exploration you’re itching for, hike one of the many trails along the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River. The views, with clay cliff faces and tree-covered mountains in
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