WYOMINGNATIONALPARKS.COM: COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO WYOMING NATIONAL PARKS

There are two very famous Wyoming National Parks, Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park. The state's slogan, "Like no place on earth," is fitting for these unusual treasures. Located in the Northwest corner of Wyoming, near Jackson Hole, Yellowstone and Grand Teton are two of the Nation's most famous parks. For complete Jackson Hole information and reservations, we recommend the website of Jackson Hole Central Reservations. NPS Photo: Indian Paintbrush NPS Photo: Lupine

NPS Photo: Minerva Spring and Terraces

World-famous Yellowstone National Park became the world's first national park in 1872. Nearly three million people visit the park each year. Yellowstone is one of the world's largest calderas; wonders in this active volcanic area include over 10,000 thermal features such as geysers, hot springs, and mud pots. In addition to the well known thermal features, the park features one of the world's largest petrified forests, approximately 290 waterfalls, North America's largest high-altitude lake and a variety of wildlife unparalled in the lower forty-eight states. Covering an area larger than Rhode Island and Delaware combined, Yellowstone National Park offers something for everyone. For in-depth information on Yellowstone: http://yellowstone.wyomingnationalparks.com

NPS Photo: Snake River and Grand Tetons

Grand Teton National Park is located nine miles from the southern entrance to Yellowstone National Park. While not as well known as its neighbor, Grand Teton offers some of the most photographed mountains in the world. The Teton Mountain Range is an active fault-block mountain front 40 miles long. The highest peak in the Teton Range, the Grand Teton, towers above the valley floor at 13,700 feet. An abundance of wildlife including bears, elk, moose, wolves, coyotes, and deer make their home in the park. Over four million people visit the park each year, most between Memorial Day and Labor Day. For in-depth information on Grand Teton National Park: http://www.grandteton.wyomingnationalparks.com