"Yellowstone National Park is the flagship of the National Park Service and a favorite to millions of visitors each year. The park is a major destination for all members of the family. By driving the grand loop road, visitors can view the park from the comfort of their vehicle and also take a rest at one of the many roadside picnic areas. For the active visitor, the park has thousands of miles of trails from dayhikes to backcountry explorations. The main attractions are all located on the grand loop road and here are some of the top reasons to visit the park. This site has a lot of the information you need of your trip and you may also consider our dvd 'The Wonders of Yellowstone' to help you plan your visit."
Yellowstone is located in Wyoming, Montana and Idaho and was at the first National Park in the U.S. and is widely held to be the first national park in the world. The park is known for its wildlife and its many geothermal features, especially Old Faithful. Half of the world's geothermal features are in Yellowstone, fueled by ongoing volcanos.
*2,219,789 acres (Larger than Rhode Island and Delaware combined)
*Wildlife - 7 species of ungulates (bison, moose, elk, pronghorn), 2 species of bear and 67 other mammals, 322 species of birds, 16 species of fish and of course the gray wolf.
*Plants- There are over 1,100 species of native plants, more than 200 species of exotic plants and over 400 species of thermophiles.
*Geology - The park is home to one of the world's largest calderas with over 10,000 thermal features and more than 300 geysers' Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River as it's showpiece.
*Yellowstone Lake is the largest (132 sq. mi.) high altitude (7,732') lake in north america.
I grew up in Montana and have been to Yellowstone before but experiencing it with the love of my life made this trip the best trip to Yellowstone. We want to go back and make another day date out of it and drive grand loop (which hits all the major cool parts) and visit the beautiful waterfalls.
General opening dates for the entrances to Yellowstone National Park for 2014. The opening dates are weather dependent. As each entrance date draws near, we will announce the exact day of the opening.
- North Entrance - Gardner, MT - Open year round to wheeled vehicles.
- Northeast Entrance - Cooke City/Silvergate via Beartooth Hwy - Late May to early June weather permitting
- East Entrance - Cody, WY - Mid May
- South Entrance - Jackson, WY- Mid May
- West Entrance - West Yellowstone, MT - Late April
To plan your trip click the link here! Relationship tip: plan a date to a park or even national park! Walk in nature with your spouse and enjoy the fresh air and time together.
While my husband and I were driving through Lehi on our way to his brothers house, I saw Dippidee on the side of the road and instantly become curious! I wasn't able to pull over and explore it because we were in a hurry but I wrote it down so we could go there another time!
Dippidee specializes in Cupcakes, Cookies, Wedding & Custom cakes.
"We help you by creating the perfect desserts for any occasion in your life.
Wedding day, birthday, or sweet tooth fix, we are here!"
They also have various fillings such as Raspberry, Fudge, Lemon Cream, Cinnamon Cream, Peanut Butter Mousse, Cream Cheese, Cheesecake & more!
I am definitely making a date night out of going to Dippidee and trying their cupcakes and cookies very soon! You too should grab your spouse and head to Dippidee!
Relationship tip: While you're enjoying your delicious cupcakes, cakes and cookies, make sure to sit across the table from each other so you can look into each other eyes. Forget about all the other cares in the world and just focus on each other. Then, tell each other 10 things that you really love about one another.
Looking for a fun night of entertainment? Check out events at the Eccles Theater. There is something there for everyone.
A friend of mine recently went to an event at the Eccles Theater and she and her husband saw Derek and Julianne Hough dance. She said the theater is beautiful and watching them dance was amazing! She gave the experience a full 10/10!
The Dinner Detective Murder-Mystery Show is an interactive murder-myster show in Salt Lake City. It involves the audience members as they enjoy a four course meal while attempting to solve a comedic murder mystery case.
In the beginning guests create alternate identities and mingle with potential friends and foes. Among the guests are non-costumed actors in the audience pretending to be regular guests. This is meant to create a more social and interactive show that's unlike any other!
Throughout the evening, a cast of colorful detectives who double as servers who will reveal clues and may or may not be suspects in the murder mystery.
Includes: a four course sit-down dinner including appetizers, salad, entree and dessert, beverages, interactive murder mystery show, prizes for Top Sleuth, wait staff gratuity and much more.
An experience in London would not be complete without taking the time to sit and enjoy afternoon tea at Fortnum and Mason in the Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon.
For a great date while touring London, take the time to stop in at one of the most famous food emporiums in London, Fortnum and Mason. Fortnum and Mason has been around, selling and sourcing tea for 300 years and is now one of London’s most famous and elegant shops.
Sit down, and enjoy a delicious afternoon tea, complete with the most extravagant finger sandwiches, scones, cakes and fancies.
Tea time at Fortnum and Mason is guaranteed to give you the full and quintessentially English experience, so don’t miss out!
Relationship Tip: Take time out of your busy schedules and plans to sit and enjoy quality time together.
