NATIONAL PARKS NATIONAL PARKS. Connected by the John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway, Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks both offer dramatic scenery and unforgettable outdoor adventures, but make no mistake: They each offer distinctly special experiences. GRAND CANYON OF THE YELLOWSTONE Yellowstone is most famous for its geothermal features: rainbow-colored hot springs, erupting geysers and travertine terraces, while Grand Teton is remarkable in its mountainous scenery. The jagged peaks of the Teton Range make for picture-perfect views, whether you’re hiking alongside one of the many alpine lakes or rafting down the Snake River. It’s hard to go wrong no matter which park you visit, but if you have time, give them both a try. WY Indeed When people come to Yellowstone, they are not only seeing the grizzly bears foraging for roots in a meadow, smelling the sulfur from the historic mud pots or hearing the roar of the mighty falls as they crash into the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone — they are having an experience that reaches all of the senses. — RACHEL CUDMORE Commercial Film Permits Coordinator for Yellowstone National Park 7 UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS IN YELLOWSTONE. 1 Marveling at the electric colors of Grand Prismatic Spring The most photographed thermal feature in the park, this dazzling blue pool touts brightly colored rings of green, yellow and orange around its edges — the result of thermopile bacteria, which thrives at super-high temperatures. Other colorful sights to see include the Opal, Perforated, Turquoise and Morning Glory pools. 2 Listening to the rush of waterfalls in the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone Yellowstone is home to hundreds of waterfalls, and three can be spotted along the park’s Grand Canyon: the off-the-beaten-path Crystal Falls, the roaring Upper Falls and the spectacular Lower Falls — the tallest in the park at 308 feet. Fun fact: That’s nearly twice the height of Niagara Falls. GRAND PRISMATIC SPRING FROM TOP: JASON LEWANDOWSKI; JEFF VANUGA. 49
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