Yellowstone - "Geothermal Paradise" in the middle of the wilderness

Established in 1872, Yellowstone is the world's first national park. This park spans the US states of Wyoming, Montana and Idaho.

Coming to Yellowstone, visitors are immersed in a wild world full of emotions, urging visitors to set out to explore.

Visitors witness the eruption of hot water columns at Old Faithful - the most famous geyser in Yellowstone National Park.

Magnificent nature

Seen from above, the Grand Prismatic Hot Springs resemble a giant rainbow in the heart of Yellowstone, a testament to the park’s unique geothermal system. The park is home to more than 10,000 geothermal areas such as hot springs, boiling mud, and more than 500 geysers, fed by a supervolcano that erupted 640,000 years ago and is still smoldering with energy.

At Old Faithful - the most famous geyser in Yellowstone National Park, visitors can admire the giant column of hot water shooting up into the air at a height of 40m, regularly about 17 times a day. The strange "timeliness" of Old Faithful over the centuries has made it a symbol of Yellowstone National Park. In addition, Mammoth Hot Springs appears as magical white limestone steps, precipitated from mineral-rich hot water. Each geothermal area in Yellowstone has its own "personality", creating a vivid natural picture.

Yellowstone Lake, located in the heart of the park at an altitude of 2,357m, is proud to be the largest freshwater lake in North America with an area of 341km². The lake's surface is as smooth as a mirror, reflecting the snow-capped mountains shining brightly in the early morning sun. In winter, the lake freezes, creating a poetic scene of ice and snow contrasting with the steaming hot springs along the shore.

The park is dotted with mountains. Adventurers can climb Mount Washburn or Mount Bunsen to take in the panoramic views of Yellowstone. The park also has 1,000 miles of hiking trails for adults and children to explore , from trails along hot springs to long treks for the adventurous.

Lamar Valley, located north of Yellowstone, is home to wildlife such as bison, gray wolves, North American bears, black bears, etc. With just a pair of binoculars, visitors can watch the vibrant wildlife below, where herds of elk leisurely graze, red foxes stalk prey, or eagles soar... The richness of the fauna has made Yellowstone the place with the most diverse density of large animals among America's national parks.

Visitors experience a classic horse-drawn carriage ride, simulating cowboy life at Roosevelt Lodge.

Architectural imprints and sustainable tourism development

Yellowstone today still retains its majestic pristine beauty thanks to the philosophy of conservation combined with sustainable tourism development. Since the beginning of the 20th century, when tourists began to flock to Yellowstone, unique wooden lodges and hotels were built not only to serve as accommodation but also to harmonize with the landscape, becoming part of the park's heritage. This architectural system is still preserved intact, typically the Old Faithful Inn, Roosevelt Lodge or Lake Yellowstone Hotel.

The Old Faithful Inn, a hundred-year-old “wooden castle” constructed entirely of pine and native stone, is considered a symbol of classic American park architecture. Located right next to the Old Faithful geyser, Old Faithful Inn was built between 1903 and 1904 and is still considered the largest wooden structure in the world. With a six-story main hall, a wooden roof and a massive 26-meter-high stone fireplace, this hundred-year-old inn is truly awe-inspiring. Old Faithful Inn is recognized as a National Historic Landmark and is the pride of “Parkitecture” architecture - a design style for park buildings in harmony with nature.

Roosevelt Lodge is a remote northern lodge that offers a rustic experience of the Wild West. Completed in 1920, the lodge is built of unbarked pine and is surrounded by rows of small log cabins. There are many interesting activities organized here, such as horseback riding or riding in a classic horse-drawn carriage, taking visitors to an outdoor barbecue to simulate cowboy life. Roosevelt Lodge's 2,000 rooms scattered throughout Yellowstone allow visitors to experience a night in the heart of the wild.

Along with the structures, old vehicles have also been “revived” to serve tourists, while recreating a part of Yellowstone’s past. The park currently has 8 yellow buses painted from 1936 - 1937 and 3 classic Tally-ho horse-drawn carriages that have been perfectly restored, taking visitors to explore Yellowstone in full.

In addition to preserving its heritage, Yellowstone also focuses on educating and inspiring the younger generation about nature - the foundation for sustainable development. The Junior Ranger program welcomes children aged 4 and up to participate in fun discovery activities to "become a little ranger". Children are given a mission notebook and learn about hydrothermal geology, wildlife, forest ecosystems, etc. through interactive games and lively lessons.

In addition, the park offers a variety of other useful programs such as nature classes, family guided tours, and visits to museums and educational centers with fascinating exhibits. Although Yellowstone National Park welcomes millions of visitors each year, it still maintains an intact ecosystem, proving that tourism and conservation can go hand in hand for sustainable development.

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