Yellowstone National Park spans parts of Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho, covering over 2 million acres, making it larger than Rhode Island and Delaware combined. The park features geothermal features like geysers and hot springs, including Old Faithful which erupts frequently. It is also home to diverse wildlife like bears, bison, wolves, and over 1,350 plant species. Visitors can stay in cabins or campgrounds and have opportunities to view the parks geysers, canyons, and natural beauty while being prepared for the high altitude and unpredictable weather.

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2. LocationYellowstone is located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho. Located at high altitude.

3. SizeSince the park extends through three states, the area is 2,219,791 acres.96% is in Wyoming3% is in Montana1% is in IdahoLarger thanRhode Island andDelaware combined.

4. At Yellowstone you can stay in a cabin, which is located on private 21 acres, or camp on the campground.The cabins are furnished with furnished kitchens, covered porches, views of three mountain ranges, fireplaces, two mountain bikes and two fishing rods.Accommodations

5. AnimalsThere are many animals that are native to the Yellowstone are, these include; bears, American bison, bighorn sheep, bobcats, Canadian lynx, coyotes, elk, moose, mountain goats, mountain lions, mule deer, white tailed deer, grey wolf, birds, fish, amphibians and reptiles.

6. Special featuresThe park includes 60% of the worlds total geysers, and includes many hot springs and pools.“Old Faithful” is the most famous geyser because it erupts so frequently. Yellowstone is also home to many mud pots.Grand Canyon of Yellowstone.

7. The weather at Yellowstone is seasonal, summers are moderate, winters are cold with snow.Since the park is at high altitude, the weather is unpredictable so people have to be prepared for changes.Thunderstorms are common in the afternoon during summer.Weather

8. The land includes lakes, rivers, mountains, and canyons.The Yellowstone caldera which is located there, is the largest super volcano on the continent.Yellowstone park is located at high altitude.Land

9. PlantsThere are 1,350 species of vascular plants.218 of the species are non native.Because of the high altitude many plants aren’t able to grow there.Coniferous and Fir trees are the most common trees.

10. For a private non commercial vehicle; $25.Snowmobile or motorcycle; $20.Visitors 16 and older entering by foot, bike or ski $12.These fees allow you to enter the park for seven days as long as you are able to show your receipt.Costs

11. FactsYellowstone was established on March 1, 1872.Ulysses S. Grant signed it into law.It was the first national park in the world.The park received its name from the Yellowstone river flowing through the park.There are five park entrances.

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