{"id":4529,"date":"2024-04-11T03:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-11T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebigoutside.com\/?p=4529"},"modified":"2024-04-11T13:01:18","modified_gmt":"2024-04-11T19:01:18","slug":"ask-me-the-ultimate-family-tour-of-yellowstone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thebigoutside.com\/ask-me-the-ultimate-family-tour-of-yellowstone\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Family Tour of Yellowstone"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
By Michael Lanza<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Every American should see Yellowstone\u2014and not just for the historical significance of it being the world\u2019s first national park. Few places in the United States still host the range of wildlife thriving in Yellowstone: You are likely to see numerous bison and elk, bald eagles, osprey, possibly wolves, maybe black and grizzly bears (usually from a distance), and trumpeter swans among the park\u2019s 285 species of birds. With more than 10,000 thermal features including hot springs and more than half the planet\u2019s geysers, and nearly 300 waterfalls, it often feels like the park is putting on a live performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Arguably best of all, many of Yellowstone\u2019s signature natural features, as well as abundant wildlife, can be seen on short walks\u2014making a trip to see this fascinating landscape ideal for families with children of all ages and anyone willing to walk 15 to 30 minutes, or an hour or more to see a bit more of some areas. My kids have seen Yellowstone several times, dating back to their first visit at ages four and two, and they loved it even then. <\/p>\n\n\n\n