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Yellowstone National Park, established in 1872, holds the distinction of being the first national park in the world. Spanning over 2.2 million acres across Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho, this iconic park is renowned for its stunning geothermal features, including the famous Old Faithful geyser, and its rich biodiversity. With dramatic landscapes ranging from lush forests and pristine rivers to expansive hot springs and bubbling mud pots, Yellowstone offers a rare glimpse into the raw power of nature. The park is not only a sanctuary for wildlife, such as bison, grizzly bears, and wolves, but also a living laboratory for geological and ecological wonders. Whether you’re an adventurer seeking outdoor thrills or simply looking to immerse yourself in the beauty of the wild, Yellowstone stands as a timeless destination for nature lovers and explorers alike.

Yellowstone is a treasure that inspires awe in travelers from around the world, boasting more geysers than anywhere else on the globe. Yellowstone in its early days was known simply as “Wonderland.” It is the destination of a lifetime for all ages. Yellowstone National Park and the larger Yellowstone region feature numerous hotel and other lodging facilities. Lodging inside Yellowstone is highly desirable but limited. It’s been called America’s finest and most diverse vacationland.

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    Yellowstone National Park Fast Facts

    GENERAL

    • World’s First National Park
    • A designated World Heritage Site and designated Biosphere Reserve
    • 3,472 square miles or 8,987 square km
    • 2,221,766 acres or 898,317 hectares
    • 63 air miles north to south (102 km)
    • 54 air miles east to west 87 km)
    • 96 % in Wyoming
    • 3 % in Montana
    • 1 % in Idaho
    • Highest Point: 11,358 ft / 3,462 m (Eagle Peak)
    • Lowest Point: 5,282 ft / 1,610 m (Reese Creek)
    • Larger than Rhode Island and Delaware combined
    • Approximately 5% of park is covered by water; 15% is grassland; and 80% is forest
    • Precipitation ranges from 10 inches (26 cm) at the north boundary to 80 inches (205 cm) in the southwest corner
    • Temperatures (average) at Mammoth: January: 9° F/-13 C in
      July: 80° F/27 C
    • Records:
      High: 99°F/37 C, 2002 (Mammoth)
      Low Temp: -66° F/-54 C (West Entrance, Riverside Station 1933)

    GEOLOGY

    • An active volcano
    • Approximately 1,000-3,000 earthquakes annually
    • Approximately 10,000 thermal features
    • More than 300 geysers
    • One of the world’s largest calderas, measuring 45 by 30 miles (72 by 48 km)
    • Thousands of petrified trees in northern Yellowstone
    • Approximately 290 waterfalls, 15 ft. or higher, flowing year-round
    • Tallest waterfall: Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River at 308 ft. (94 m)
    • WILDLIFE

    67 species of mammals, including:

    • 7 species of native ungulates
    • 2 species of bears
    • 322 recorded species of birds (148 nesting species)
    • 16 species of fish (5 non-native)
    • 6 species of reptiles
    • 4 species of amphibians
    • 2 threatened species: Canada lynx, grizzly bear
    • 1 endangered species: gray wolf