Brand USA - Great American West: Yellowstone and Geological Wonders

Temple Square is the main attraction of Salt Lake City and is dedicated to the founding religion of the city, the Mormon Church. Admire the restored architecture or take a tram ride to take fantastic photos of the four-acre square and other places in the city. Take a stroll through the free-access Red Butte Garden's botanical gardens and arboretum. Discover the famous powdery snow of Utah in the Wasatch National Forest or venture on a thrilling bobsled ride at the Utah Olympic Park, where you might even witness Olympic athletes training. A visit to the Great Salt Lake during the summer is an opportunity not to be missed: the water is so salty that you can float on its surface.,

Travel north towards Grand Teton National Park. Located in the northwestern part of Wyoming, the park includes the Teton Range mountain range, the summit of Grand Teton mountain, and the valley known as Jackson Hole. Locally known as the "mountains of imagination," the area offers lakes with crystal clear blue water, a wide variety of wildlife, and over 200 miles (322 km) of hiking, biking, and snowmobiling trails.,

The John D Rockefeller Memorial Highway connects Grand Teton National Park to Yellowstone National Park. Stretching over 9,605 square kilometers and three states, Yellowstone National Park, the first national park in the USA, is located above a volcanic area with significant geothermal activity. Bring your lunch, find a seat, and eat while waiting for the next eruption of Old Faithful, a geyser that erupts hot water approximately 17 times a day. While you're in the area, stop by the Old Faithful Inn, considered the largest log cabin structure in the world, which was built in 1904 using local materials.,

While exploring the park, stay on the wooden walkways and marked trails to observe other natural wonders such as hot springs, geysers, and pools. Probably, during hikes or mountain bike rides on one of the park's numerous remote trails, you will encounter wild animals such as wolves, elk, bison, bears, and moose. This park is so large and offers so much to see that one night is not enough, so plan for a longer stay.,

Travel through Idaho to the Moon National Monument and Preserve in the Snake River Plain. The magical volcanic landscape includes enormous lava flows that bear witness to violent eruptions that occurred over 2,000 years ago. Just outside Twin Falls, the Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument contains the oldest horse fossils in the USA, as well as those of many other animals, including mastodons, saber-toothed cats, and bears. Observe some of these artifacts at the visitor center. Before returning to Salt Lake City, visit the Gold Spike National Historic Site, dedicated to the completion of the first transcontinental railroad. Plan a summer Saturday visit to relive the celebration during the reenactment of the "Driving of the Last Spike.",