Yellowstone park, USA

 Yellowstone park 

With dramatic peaks and pristine lakes, Yellowstone park is an outside enthusiast's paradise. Multicolored pools swirl around hot springs; verdant forests weave past expansive meadows; and volatile geysers launch streams of steaming water toward the sky. 

With such a lot unspoiled natural beauty, it's no wonder why everyone suspected John Colter (a scout for explorers Lewis and Clark) was embellishing when he first described Yellowstone's geothermal curiosities in 1807. Nowadays, there is no doubt that the park is indeed extraordinary. While you traverse its 3,000-plus square miles of mountains, canyons, geysers and waterfalls, be prepared to share the paths with permanent residents like buffalo, elk and sometimes even grizzlies.

Although Yellowstone attracts quite 4 million visitors per annum , likelihood is that – unless you spend your entire visit Old Faithful – you will not see much of them. Yellowstone's 2.2 million acres creep from the northwest corner of Wyoming into the sides of Idaho and Montana, offering many untouched territory to explore. Carve out each day or two to require within the view at Yellowstone Lake and Mammoth Hot Springs. 

But save time for the paths through lesser-known regions, just like the hot springs of the West Thumb Geyser Basin and therefore the untamed wildlife dotting the Lewis River Channel and Dogshead Loop. While the sheer number of trails and wildlife-watching opportunities could seem daunting initially , remember: you'll always come .