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The World's First National Park. On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone became the first national park for all to enjoy the unique hydrothermal and geologic features. Within Yellowstone's 2.2 million acres, visitors have unparalleled opportunities to observe wildlife in an intact ecosystem, explore geothermal areas that contain about half the world’s ...
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Yellowstone National Park is a national park located in the western United States, largely in the northwest corner of Wyoming and extending into Montana and Idaho. It was established by the 42nd U.S. Congress with the Yellowstone National Park Protection Act and signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant on March 1, 1872.
May 23, 2024 · 1. Old Faithful. 2. Upper Geyser Basin & Geyser Hill. 3. Grand Prismatic Spring & Midway Geyser Basin. 4. Fairy Falls. 5. Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. 6. Lamar Valley. 7. Hayden Valley. 8. Dunraven Pass. 9. Hike to the Peak of Mt. Washburn. 10. Mammoth Hot Springs.
Founded: March 1, 1872. Annual Visitors: 4.5 million in 2023, making it the 4th most visited park this year. Entrance Fee: $35. Size: 2.2 million acres. This is the second largest national park in the United States outside of Alaska. Location: Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana, with most of its land located in Wyoming.
May 17, 2024 · How to Get There. Best Time to Visit. Best Things to Do in the Park. Best Hikes. Photo: Daniel Ribar/Travel + Leisure. Yellowstone National Park, which straddles Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho,...