The search for bigger and better in Yellowstone
Human nature finds us in the constant hunt for new and exciting ways to enjoy life’s little gifts and wonders. Try to stay away from investing in that ultra-sleek-cool-modern flat screen TV or the attention-grabbing mustang convertible. Consider a trip to Yellowstone National Park instead. As the natural epitome of bigger and better, explore nature’s wonders on a grander scale.
Big Facts on Yellowstone National Park
• Yellowstone National Park is the first national park, and the second largest national park in the United States.
• Yellowstone National Park measures 2,221,773 acres.
• Yellowstone Volcano is one of the largest active volcanoes in the world.
• The highest point in the park is Eagle Peek at 11,358 feet.
• With approximately 300 geysers, the park holds the largest concentration of geysers on earth.
• Largest protected population of wild mammals in the United States.
• Shoshore Lake is the largest backcountry lake in the park.
• At 7,733ft above sea level, Yellowstone Lake is the largest high elevation river in North America.
• Old Faithful eruptions can blow steam up to 184ft vertically.
• The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone is approximately 10,000 years old, 20 miles long, 1,200ft deep and approx. 2,500 ft wide.
• The lodgepole pine tree can reach heights up to 75ft.
Follow up with information on things to do in the Yellowstone Park and you’re set to go. Perhaps you’ll reconsider your extravagant purchases and look for solace and a one of a kind experience in the park’s wondrous landscapes. Remember, bigger and better!
