North Walsham, Norfolk -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/29/2010 -- The adventure and activities company PureTravel, in partnership with Geographical Magazine, is pleased to announce their first joint writing competition. The main prize winner will receive a voucher worth 1,500 GBP or nearly 3,000 US dollars to celebrate on a PureTravel trip. Also nine runners-up will win a one year subscription to the well respected publication Geographical Magazine. All aspiring travel writers need to do is recount their most memorable travel experiences and send it to PureTravel.

Majestic waterfalls, geysers that erupt feet into the sky, wildlife galore, Yellowstone National Park is a vast panorama of beauty. Yellowstone, located in the Northwest corner of Wyoming, is actually a dormant volcano. The last eruption was over 640,000 years ago.

There are two ways to see Yellowstone, by car or by foot. There are miles and miles of road to drive. This is a good way to see Yellowstone's highlights. One of those highlights includes Old Faithful, a geyser that erupts 106 to108 feet into the air every 45 to 125 minutes. Old Faithful is a sight not to be missed. Another highlight is the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. This canyon is 900 feet deep and a half mile wide. The canyon has a mass amount of tremendous waterfalls. Bring binoculars and you might just catch an eagle soaring above the Yellowstone River then using its mass talons to grab a fish from the river. Watch for cars parked alongside the road. This is where wildlife has been spotted. When driving watch for buffalo, because they will cross right in front of you and can sometimes tie up traffic.

To see the "real" Yellowstone, take a half day to overnight hiking trip. There are many guided tours to be taken, or you can go out on your own. However, it is recommended to take a guided tour. Yellowstone has over 2 million acres of back country. Why not explore some of that acreage. You just might be lucky and see a bear with its cub, or moose with its calf.

Spot an elk drinking out of a cool transparent stream. For the artist or journalist inclined, bring along a sketch pad or a travel writing journal. Capture the beauty on canvas or paper.

Cameras and binoculars are also a must.

There are many different types of lodging available. From camping, to cabins, to luxury hotel accommodations the choice is vast. Just make sure to make reservations months in advance because they to book quickly.

There are always a few days of the year where entrance fees to Yellowstone are waived. To see when these free days are, or for more information go to the website at www.nps.gov/yell.

Whatever is decided to see at Yellowstone, there will be a lifetime of memories listed in the travel writing journal. Share pictures and artwork with friends as you are reliving the memories of Yellowstone National Park.

For more Information: http://www.puretravel.com/Guide/Travel_writing_competition