National Parks Tour- On The Road To Salt Lake City

Not only are the parks gorgeous but the countryside getting around from park to park is amazing. We actually cut through the southeast corner of Idaho on our way to Utah.

Yellowstone National Park- Mammouth Hot Springs

Yellowstone Mammoth Hot Springs is a large complex of hot springs, created from calcium carbonate deposited from the spring water. This is the largest carbonate spring in the world. With a lot of historic sites and the springs themselves, there is a lot to hike for and see in the area.

Yellowstone National Park- Old Faithful

Yellowstone National Park is the first national park in the world. Yellowstone is a designated World Heritage Site and designated Biosphere Reserve. With an area of  2,219,791 acres (3,472 square miles or 8,987 square km) there is a lot to see.

Situated in the Upper Geyser Basin the Old Faithful is one of the most iconic attractions in Yellowstone National Park. The name comes from the fact that the geyser erupts 20 times per day in 60-110 minute intervals. But don't worry, there are posted prediction times all around the Old Faithful area. Old Faithful is a colossal geyser with eruption height varying from 100-180 feet and lasting 1.5 - 5 minutes. One eruption can expel 8,500 gallons of water. This is something you do not want to miss.

What a thrill to see Old Faithful in person! There were thousands of people there waiting for the eruption, and when it was over, thousands left to see other parts of the park and more people came to see the next eruption, So cool!!

The National Parks Tour 2017

The first stop on this amazing National Parks Tour was Grand Teton National Park. Tall and proud, the Tetons rise dramatically from the grasslands, cutting through bluest skies and brightest sunrises. Snow-capped in the winter and stark gray in summer, these granite masterpieces are home to all seeking serenity in mountains. Located only 10 miles from Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park is a stunning national park in Wyoming.

The areas around the Grand Teton mountain range and its lakes were established as a national park in 1929 in order to protect the land from commercial exploitation. The protected area was extended into the surrounding valley in 1950. This truly special federal park boasts a diverse ecosystem with 310,000 acres of terrain ranging from summertime wildflower meadows to rushing whitewater streams. These ancient mountains also contain some of the oldest rocks in the National Park Service, dating to nearly 2.7 billion years ago.

There are also numerous serene lakes with deep blue pools, echoing the stillness and color of the glaciers that shaped them. The wild and winding Snake River descends through the park in a rush of water and the dense forests blanketing the mountainsides provide habitat for a vast array of fauna and flora, with some species dating back to the prehistoric era.

Visitors to the park enjoy many outdoor activities including nature hikes, biking, climbing, fishing and boating.