Holiday in Yellowstone

About Yellowstone

Yellowstone, founded in 1872, is the oldest national park in the world and sits on one of the largest active volcanic systems on Earth. This geological wonderland covers over 9,000 square kilometers, primarily in Wyoming, and is home to more than half of all geysers in the world. Old Faithful, the most famous among them, erupts reliably every 60 to 110 minutes, shooting hot water up to 55 meters high. But the true star is the Grand Prismatic Spring — at 113 meters in diameter, the largest hot spring in the USA. Its vibrant colors of deep blue, green, yellow, orange, and red are created by heat-loving bacteria and are most impressive from the air (the Grand Prismatic Overlook Trail offers the best view). The Mammoth Hot Springs area resembles an extraterrestrial landscape with its white limestone terraces. Yellowstone is also one of the last great intact ecosystems of the temperate zones: herds of bison (about 5,000 animals) roam the plains of Lamar Valley, and grizzly bears, wolves, moose, and elk can be regularly observed. Lamar Valley, often referred to as the “Serengeti of North America,” is the best place for wildlife viewing, especially at dusk. The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, with its 300-meter-deep yellow rock walls and the Lower Falls, is another highlight. The best time to visit is from May to September, although the park also offers a magical sight in winter with snow-covered geysers.