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How Did Yellowstone Become the First National Park? The Birth of Conservation
Yellowstone National Park is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. It’s a symbol of natural beauty and conservation history. The park covers over 8,991 square kilometers across Wyoming ...
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A new thermal steam vent is grabbing attention in ever-changing Yellowstone National Park
A new thermal vent spewing steam in the air at Yellowstone National Park is gaining attention, mainly because it’s visible ...
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The Mighty Microbes of Yellowstone
Editor’s Note: This story accompanies the May 2016 issue of National Geographic magazine, devoted entirely to America’s first national park. Find more at natgeo ...
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Yellowstone National Park
On March 1, 1872, President Ulysses S. Grant signed the bill creating Yellowstone Park, the first national park in the history of the world. Despite the fact that the new national park comprised ...