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Yellowstone National Park – Wyoming
Jan 7th
Wikipedia
Around the Grand Loop Road loom the vistas, the sights and sounds and smells that bring the world flocking to Yellowstone: Mammoth Hot Springs’ amazing mineral formations; Roaring Mountain’s steaming fumaroles; Fountain Paint Pot’s bubbling cauldron of reddish mud; the delicate, brightly colored terraces of Grand Prismatic Spring; and the all-time favorites— the waterspouts of the Upper Geyser Basin, capped by Old Faithful. These features, together with the spectacular beauty of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and the abundant wildlife, supported the area’s designation in 1872 as the world’s first national park. Since then, it has developed into an important wildlife haven. More >
Grand Teton National Park – Wyoming
Nov 27th
Part of the Rocky Mountains, the snow-dusted Teton Range soars without foothills from the level floor of Jackson Hole, a long, narrow valley in Wyoming. This special place is preserved as Grand Teton National Park, named after the highest peak that rises to an impressive 4,200 metres (13,775 feet). With over 320 km (200 miles) of roads and trails, the Park offers wonderful hiking and biking opportunities.
Mountain bikers can ride the Park from end to end, starting at Jackson, 8 km (5 miles) outside the south entrance. Stay on the road until it forks, giving a choice – Teton Park Road goes over the Snake River and up beside Cottonwood Creek to Jenny Lake, then on past Jackson Lake to rejoin the eastern route. The latter is more straightforward, following the Snake River all the way to Jackson Lake Lodge at the junction with the western route. More >
