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Truly Amazing Places To Visit

The park is the centerpiece of the  Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the largest remaining nearly-intact ecosystem in the Earth's northern temperate zone. In 1978, Yellowstone was named a  UNESCO  World Heritage Site.

Hundreds of species of mammals, birds, fish, and reptiles have been documented, including several that are either  endangered  or threatened.  The vast forests and grasslands also include unique species of plants. Yellowstone Park is the largest and most famous  mega fauna  location in the  contiguous United States. Grizzly bears,  wolves, and free-ranging herds of bison and elk live in this park. The  Yellowstone Park bison herd is the oldest and largest public bison herd in the United States Yellowstone has numerous recreational opportunities, including hiking, camping, boating, fishing and sightseeing. Paved roads provide close access to the major geothermal areas as well as some of the lakes and waterfalls. During the winter, visitors often access the park by way of guided tours that use either snow coaches or snowmobiles.

8. Bora Bora, French Polynesia