We%27re drawn to the soothing effects of nature%3B getting the legs moving enhances our physical health and experiencing quietude%2C while submersed in the elements%2C can bring calming tranquility to the mind. Top photo%3A the idyll of serenity most of us hold in our mind when imaging a relaxing getaway to Yellowstone. Image above%3A What happens when thousands upon thousands of others set out for America%27s premier nature preserve with similar intentions in mind%3F A scene from the boardwalk around Old Faithful Geyser on a summer day. It has been said that sometimes a person has to escape deeper into nature after encountering the human crowds drawn to this natural wonder. Photos courtesy Neal Herbert%252FNPS