Yellowstone National Park is the home of so many natural wonders and wildlife. Practically everyone has heard of Old Faithful, the most famous geyser in the world. There are actually thousands of geysers, paint pots and other thermal attractions.

Spending time in Yellowstone National Park is one of the best vacations you could take. Old Faithful is great; it seems to be synonymous with Yellowstone. But there's more!

While youre there, plan to visit some of the most beautiful, out of the way places just outside the Park as well as inside the park. Most of these spots are within an hours drive from the park. They are also much less crowded! This could be the beginning of your perfect family vacation getaway!

The Yellowstone area is very popular during the summer months, but don't let that stop you from visiting in the winter. There are great winter activities in the area including snow skiing at Jackson Hole and Big Sky; snowmobiling in the snowmobile capital of the world, Island Park and West Yellowstone; cross country skiing throughout the area; and many other winter activities.

The Yellowstone area that I refer to includes Grand Teton National Park directly to the South; Jackson Hole, Wyoming, even further south than Grand Teton Park; West Yellowstone, Island Park and Henry's Lake, directly west of the park in Idaho; and the Montana area just to the North.

So what is our favorite sight/activity? Perhaps its Big Spring, where a whole river comes up out of the ground. Or Sawtelle Peak and Rendevous Mountain at 10,000 feet, where you can see for miles and miles. Maybe its the fantastic view of the Tetons as seen from Grand Teton National Park. It could be the Bar J Wranglers dinner and show near Jackson Hole, or the entertainment at the Playmill Theatre in West Yellowstone.

What is your idea of a good camping experience? Is it in a sleeping bag under the stars? Or is a 5 star hotel more your style? Perhaps its gourmet meals or pan fried trout over a campfire?

Do you like to hike and bike into the secluded backwoods? The Yellowstone area is for you. Do you like to stay close to the main roads, yet still see panoramic vistas and unparalleled views? The Yellowstone area is for you.

We live about 3 hours from West Yellowstone. I have been to the Yellowstone area dozens of times with my family. The Turner family had already been going to Henrys Lake long before I was born (not all that long ago! Really!). It has been a yearly tradition since the 50s.

I would recommend the Yellowstone area because there is something for everyone. The sight-seer, the hiker, the biker, the rafter, the canoer, the camper, the young and the old.

Don't put it off any longer; visit Yellowstone and make some memories.