Where the Buffalo Roam

Where the Buffalo Roam
America's first national park, Yellowstone National Park in Montana, Wyoming and Idaho, is the only place in the United States where bison have lived continuously since prehistoric times. Dreamstime /TNS
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By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes From FamilyTravel.com

At the turn of the century, America’s wild bison—which at one time numbered 60 million—had dwindled to about two dozen animals. Strong, sturdy, and resilient, they’ve made a comeback, thanks to public and private conservation efforts.

On the range, in refuges and national parks, this symbol of our wildlife heritage is magnificent to observe.

Here are five places where you and your family members can revel in wide open spaces and perhaps snap a shot of this American icon—with a zoom lens.