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Yellowstone National Park was established in 1872 as the world's first
national park. It is a magical park, and many consider it to be the
worlds finest. It offers unique geothermal features in high numbers,
rare wildlife in high numbers, excellent hiking, camping and excellent
water based activities such as rafting, kayaking, motor boating or fly
fishing. The Yellowstone ecosystem is widely considered to be the finest
inland trout fishing in the world. Yellowstone National Park is 2.2
million acres in size, with 96% of that in Wyoming, 3% in Montana, and
1% in Idaho. The variation of the scenery in Yellowstone National Park
is something to behold. One minute you can be high up in the snowcapped
peaks that surround Yellowstone National Park, and the next you can
be viewing majestic wildlife in alpine meadows, and the next watching
Old Faithful with the family. It truly offers something for everyone.
The wildlife enthusiast will be satisfied driving to the geothermal
areas, and the geothermal enthusiast will be satisfied touring the park
for wildlife. Yellowstone National Park is also a great place for kids
who are not easily entertained. The massive collection of wildlife,
pools, falls, rivers and geothermal features are simply too much to
resist.
You really can't say enough about this great national park.Words do
it no justice. You have to see it for yourself.
Park facts:
Total acreage: 2,219,789
Square Miles: 3,472
63 air miles north to south
54 air miles east to west
Highest point: 11,358 feet (Eagle Peak)
Lowest Point: 5,282 feet
Water: 5%
Grassland: 15%
Forest: 80%
Larger than Rhode Island and Delaware combined
Flora: 1700 native species
8 species of conifers, 80% lodgepole
Mammal: 59 species
Birds: 311 species
Active volcano
2000 earthquakes a year
10,000 geothermal features
Geysers: 300
Waterfalls: 290
One of world's largest petrified forests
One of worlds largest calderas
Lodges/Hotels: 9
Picnic areas: 49
Boat acces points: 6
Drive-In campgrounds: 12
Backcountry campgrounds: 287
Marina: 1
Trails: 97 , 950 miles
Visitation in 2006: 3,553,671
Contacts:
P.O. Box 168
Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190-0168
Visitor Information
(307) 344-7381
Information for the Hearing Impaired (TDD)
(307) 344-2386
Fax(307) 344-2005
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