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Yellowstone History
A look at Yellowstone past
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Historical Timeline
The Pre-Park Years, 1795-1871
The Early Years, 1872-1915
The Age of the Automobile, 1916-1971
The Second Century, 1972-Present
Exploration & Establishment
The Lewis and Clark Era (1805-14)
The Fur Trade Era (1818-42)
The Exploring Era (1851-63)
The Prospecting Era (1863-71)
Background for Exploration
The Hayden and Barlow Parties (1871)
The Washburn Party (1870)
Peripheral Events (1869-70)
The Folsom Party (1869)
Historic Events
Act Establishing Yellowstone National Park (1872)
Diary of the Washburn Expedition
Thomas Moran’s Diary
Flight of the Nez Perce
John Colter
Historic Photos
William Henry Jackson
Thomas Moran Paintings
Frank Jay Haynes
Asahel Curtis 1928
Historic Areas
Lake Fish Hatchery
Historic Backcountry Cabins
Fort Yellowstone Historic District
125th Anniversary Articles
125th Anniversary press releases
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