by JanetA » Thu Feb 25, 2010 9:39 pm
Been to Glacier, Yellowstone, and of course, Grand Teton,, NPs.. and they are all pretty.
Yellowstone has, by far, the most interesting things to see all tolled. The tetons are very pretty country,, but just streams, lakes, rivers and mtns. Yellowstone has the geysers and paint pots and boiling mud.. etc...wildlife,, and the grand canyon of the yellowstone, artist's point. (a must see). Lots of campgrounds too! Try to hit it on a weekday,, less ppl.
As for Glacier NP,,, I didn't see a glacier and i've been there twice. The place to see real glaciers is Alaska. Sorry! But they are abundant up there, right by the road!
Nevertheless, GNP is a beautiful place and different type of country/scenery than yellowstone,,, ONe seems to feel "higher" up elevation wise.. perhaps cuz you're further north, but also more alpine roads, etc. ALL equally beautiful. I did see some mtn goats in GNP,, a first for me in the wild. They are solid white and be sure to take binoculars as they are usually up high on the mtnsides.
I love all the national parks. They hold a special place in my heart, but my first and fav will always be Yellowstone!
JanetA