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Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming/Montana, USA

The first national park in the world, Yellowstone holds a special place for lovers of incredible scenery, amazing wildlife, jaw-dropping geology and conservation efforts. It is a true wonder of the world. The Park was established on March 1, 1872 and covers a gargantuan 890,308 hectares. There are 292 waterfalls, soaring peaks, lush green meadows that look like something out of Hobbiton, steaming geysers ranging from the unbelievable Grand Prismatic Spring to the terraces at Mammoth Hot Springs and famous Old Faithful. Grizzly bears,

Californian Wonder

black bears, wolves, moose, bison, coyotes, elk, ospreys and eagles – the sightings are exciting and remind visitors why conservation is so important for people, and planet.

Yosemite National Park, California, USA

Known for its granite domes, sheer cliffs, waterfalls and soaring sequoias, Yosemite National Park is a veritable playground for nature lovers. The beauty of this landscape, including the awe-inspiring Mariposa Grove of 500 giant sequoias, was the inspiration for the foundation of national parks. Yosemite Valley is where most visitors go, with the world famous Half Dome and El Capitan – a 900 metre rock face that featured in the documentary Free Solo – the main attractions. There are many great hiking trails in the park, taking you to the rock monuments and to impressive waterfalls. A real hidden gem, the Hetch Hetchy Valley is spectacular, with pristine lakes, towering peaks, rugged canyons and thundering waterfalls. The place to stay is the Ahwahnee, an elegant lodge that has hosted queens and presidents and has just reopened after a renovation.