We ventured to Yellowstone with high hopes of this National Park being one of the best on offer, especially given the fact that is was the first established in the USA. It ended up being a bit of a grey day, and as we drove through the park from the north, we got to see the result of the devastating forest fires that had burnt large parts back in 1988. This made for a rather somber driving experience, despite our understanding that fires are a natural part of the ecosystem lifecycle.

This park was probably the busiest we had been to in terms of tourists, and I have to say, I didn't really enjoy the time spent in the developed parts of the park. In fact we were hankering for a proper yomp out into the massive expanse of deserted wilderness, but unfortunately we didn't have time.

Nice to see the Old Faithful Geyser I suppose, but it's difficult to enjoy the remote peace and tranquility of this natural wonder when all manner of couch potato can drive right up to it and drink a gallon of Coke whilst waiting for it to erupt. Not exactly our idea of travel and adventure.