Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park—so big it spans three states—sits on top of an active volcano. The park boasts impressively varied terrains and is home to hundreds of animal species. Once you’ve gotten your requisite look at Old Faithful, Revealed America will lead intrepid explorers through the park’s many wonders—cruising around Lake Yellowstone and horseback riding through the steaming geyser basins. For a more relaxed way to experience Yellowstone’s natural beauty, head to the nearby Chico Hot Springs Resort. A favorite of past celebrities like Teddy Roosevelt and Charlie Russell, it still attracts the rich and famous who want to soak in the magical mineral waters.

When it opens late this summer Sage Lodge will be the closest luxury retreat to the park, located just 35 minutes away. All rooms and cabins will have private views of the mountains, and the most deluxe ones, like the Paradise King Room, will come complete with free-standing soaking tubs, wet bars, and outdoor fireplaces. For now, check into the nearby Amangani in Jackson Hole. Though an hour and a half from Yellowstone, you’ll also have access to neighboring Grand Teton National Park—where you can kayak and fly fish in the iconic Snake River. Stay in the 676-square-foot Grand Teton Suite which boasts vast views of the mountains—sunset champagne toasts are required.

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Sage Lodge lobby

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Amangani in Jackson Hole

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Geysers in Norris Basin

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