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Yellow Stone National Park

[ 0 ] February 27, 2012

A National Park that was constructed in late 1800s, the Yellowstone National Park is the first ever Nation Park of America. It has been a favourite destination for all the members in a family. The park is famous for many things apart from the Yellowstone lake being the largest high altitude lake in America.

Things to do & know about the Park are:

  1. Backcountry Hiking & Biking: By gaining a Backcountry Use Permit any tourist is allowed to stay overnight in the National Park. The campsites are made to make the stay of the people pleasant and safe from the bears. Since the Park has been affected with fires and Bear attacks they have rules that every person staying at the campsite has to follow for ex. The occupancy should not be for more than 1-3 days at a stretch, Campfires have designated places and wood fires are not allowed, food supplies are locked up in special storages for every campsite so that it is safe from attracting bears. There are many guidelines that are mentioned while granting permit to hikers to hike in the bear country.

They are very particular about preserving Natural resources that they have rules about preserving it like; human waste should be buried at least 6-8 inches below the ground, waste water should be disposed at least 100feet away from natural water pond or lake etc….

 

  1. Bicycling: The best experience is bicycling around in Yellowstone. The officials strongly urge tourists to wear the complete gear before taking off into the park on their Bicycle. They are also supplied with routes or maps to make sure that they have a fair idea of the route. They are also trained on safety tips to be followed of attacked by a bear or caught in any kind of accident. The Bikers/ hikers have separate campsites in different direction of the park so that they can rest, drink and eat if necessary.
  2. Get a glimpse of an eruption: Old Faithful, the most famous Geyser in world erupts every 90 minutes. It is fun to watch it erupt and make a hole full of smoke and dust. Make sure you get a glimpse of it while you are in the park.
  3. Wildlife viewing: This is an activity that your entire family would enjoy, make sure you get a glimpse and a picture of the largest collection of free moving wildlife in Yellowstone. People have seen a coyote, grizzly bear, mountain lion etc…a must would be to take a safari in the Yellowstone Park with the luxury of using your own car.
  4. A trip in Yellowstone Lake: Though it is scary to hear about the Geysers and eruptions etc… It is still wonderful to paddle through the Yellowstone lake as you could get a closer look of the Lakeshore Geysers and also hear some interesting facts about marine life or what’s happening under water?
  5. Wolf Spotting: To satisfy the hunger for adventures, try Wolf spotting activity without the kids around. Though the wolves have been out of action for some time, they were re-introduced in 1995 and since then they have been attracting a lot of tourists and getting a glimpse of them makes your entire trip even more memorable.
  6. Fun winters: Though the Park is best enjoyed in summers due to the suitable weather for hiking, cycling etc… Winters are more beautiful as you can see everything over a white blanket of snow due to which the scenic beauty just enhances and can interest you to enjoy it even more. With special discounts and special activities the stay and vacation becomes even more worthwhile.

Just by the word Park in it makes the Yellowstone Park a very interesting and fun to be in Vacation spot for families as where else would both Children and Adults enjoy and bond than a Park.

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Yellowstone National Park – Yogi Bear Adventures

[ 0 ] January 31, 2012

Undoubtedly, your kids will know about the United States’ most famous national park through Yogi bear and because of this, the reserve is one of the top family vacations destinations in the country. There is a lot to do there all year round — in the summer you can go swimming in hot pools and natural springs and in the winter you can experience a skiing vacation like no other. Wildlife such as bears, bison and moose are a popular and much-loved attraction and you can go adventuring through the canyons, grottoes, caves and waterfalls in the park as well.

Become a Junior Ranger

The Junior Ranger Program has been a mainstay of the national park for the last two decades. Thousands of children between the ages of 5-12 have completed the course since then. When you enter the park you receive a 12-page activity paper (or you can download it online before you go) and you must complete it while you are in the park. The paper has a huge number of exciting activities that should be completed while you are in the park, such as following a map and writing down what you see along the way, drawing things that the map asks you to do, completing a journal, and nature puzzles and crosswords. Kids will also be able to learn to identify tracks of different animals in the park and tell the difference between the black bear and the grizzly bear footprints. With a pair of binoculars that you can rent from the park or bring from home, you will also be taught how to spot certain animals from a safe distance and your kids will also learn about all the amazing geothermal and geological features of Yellowstone National Park.

When the activity booklet is complete, it is evaluated by a park ranger and if it is good enough, your kids will receive a merit badge from the park that will certify them as a Junior Ranger and that can be sewn onto their bag or coat when they are home. This can be one of the most exciting family vacations for your kids especially if they love to be outdoors.

Ranger-Guided Programs

In addition to the program above for children, you can and are also extremely encouraged take some of the other guided tours led by experienced park rangers, such as the Junior Ranger Wildlife Olympics, Young Scientist tours as well as different guided tours for the Fall, Winter and Summer. There are guided tours to the Mammoth Hot Springs, West Yellowstone and Old Faithful among others.

Young Scientist Badge of Commendation

You can also earn the Young Scientist Patch or Key Chain at the national park. You will complete activities in a book in the visitor center as well as out in the field and you will also get a toolkit that contains a thermometer, stopwatch, compass and other survival gear. When you complete the booklet using the gear you are given, you get the commendation!

Apart from the above activities, you can go camping, hiking, skiing, boating, rafting and a host of other wonderful children friendly vacation activities in the national park and the surrounding areas.

The Yellowstone National Park is one of the best vacation destinations in the United States for families. Read on to find out more about what activities you can do with your children there.

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