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An Unforgettable Story About Bali Diving
In 1982 I worked as an English speaking tour guide, but during
my free time I learned Italian language by my own method
autodidact using English - Italian; Italian - English dictionary
and grammar book.. I spent about 2 hours a day to learn...
Banff & Lake Louise, Canadian Rocky Mountain Jewel
One of the most beloved travel destinations in Canada is the Banff and Lake Louise area located in the province of Alberta. The town of Banff is 90 minutes (75 miles) west of Calgary and is within the Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage...
Lured to sport fishing? Jamaica hooks more than your attention
Deep and productive waters
only 15 minutes from shore,
well-equipped sport fishing
boats and scenic views add up
to a quality fishing experience
in Jamaica. Visiting anglers
have a chance at landing blue
and white marlin, wahoo,
tuna and...
New England Cabins & Cottages As A Romantic Getaway
Today Norm Goldman, Editor of www.sketchandtravel.com and www.bookpleasures.com is pleased to have as a guest Bethany Ericson author of New England Cabins & Cottages. Bethany is an expert on New England.
Welcome to www.Sketchandtravel.com...
Why People Flock to Lake Havasu for Spring Break
Teens and twenty-somethings are beginning to think of this body of water as a prime spring break location. In addition to the spring break requisite body of water, the area also has beautiful scenery - including the Sonorun Desert, the Mohave...
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Yellowstone National Park - Wyoming
Yellowstone National Park is simply massive. Encompassing 2.2 million acres, the park has grizzly bears, wolves, bison, elk and two-thirds of the world's geysers. Top on the list of attractions is Old Faithful Geyser. With stunning views, one can truly enjoy the work of mother nature.
Of course, there is one unsettling thing about Yellowstone National Park. Literally. In recent years, scientist and park rangers have notice fairly massive movements in the park. The first discovery was the fact one of the lakes was “slipping” sideways at a rather dramatic rate. After extensive investigations, it was discovered that the Park sits on a massive magma vent. The vent is so massive that should it blow… Well, lets just say it would be a good year to travel abroad. Despite rumors to the contrary, the park is safe and a super volcanic event is extremely unlikely.
Yellowstone Trivia
1. Yellowstone National Park, the world's first, was authorized by an act of Congress in 1872.
2. Yellowstone lies within one of the world's largest volcanic calderas, and is comprised primarily of a high, forested, volcanic plateau that is traversed by the Continental Divide.
3. The park receives 3 million total recreation visits annually.
4. The largest concentration of geysers in the world is in the Upper Geyser Basin in the Old Faithful area.
Yellowstone Attractions
1. Yellowstone's unparalleled array of hydrothermal features--geysers, hot springs, mud pots, and steam vents--provide evidence of the active
volcano beneath our feet. In the 40 miles between Mammoth Hot Springs and Old Faithful, you'll see travertine terraces at Mammoth Hot Springs, acidic features at Norris Geyser Basin, mud pots and geysers at Fountain Paint Pot, giant hot springs at Midway Geyser Basin, plus Biscuit and Black Sand basins near Old Faithful. West Thumb Geyser Basin is 17 miles east of Old Faithful; Mud Volcano is north of Yellowstone Lake.
2. The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River extends from just south of Canyon Village north to Tower Junction. The most famous and spectacular section, including the Upper and Lower Falls, is seen from overlooks along the North and South Rim roads near the Canyon Village area. The northernmost extent of the canyon is visible from Tower Fall and Calcite Springs overlooks, south of Tower Junction.
3. Yellowstone Lake is the largest high elevation lake (above 7,000 feet) in the Western Hemisphere. It has 110 miles of shoreline and is approximately 400 feet deep at its deepest spot. With the Absaroka Mountains as a stunning backdrop, this area offers boating, fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing, and hydrothermal features.
The best thing about Yellowstone is simply the opportunity to truly be in nature. I’ve only been once, and was ill, but a return is definitely on the “to do” list.
About the Author
Rick Chapo is with Nomad Journals - makers of outdoor writing journals. Visit NomadJournalTrips.com to read more.
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