Yellowstone National Park Yellowstone National Park, set aside by the U.S.congre as the first national park on March 1, 1872 in the world, is located mostly in the U.S.state of Wyoming ,it also extends into Montana and Idaho.The park is located at the headwaters of the Yellowstone River, from which it takes its historical name.Near the end of the 18th century, French trappers named the river \"Roche Jaune,\" which is probably a translation of the Minnetaree name \"Mi tsi a-da-zi\" (Rock Yellow River).Later, American trappers rendered the French name in English as \"Yellow Stone\".Yellowstone National Park spans an area of 3,468.4 square miles (8,983 km2),comprising lakes, canyons, rivers and mountain ranges.The park was the first of its kind, and is known for its wildlife and its many geothermal features, especially Old Faithful Geyser, one of the most popular areas in the park.It has many types of ecosystems, but the subalpine forest is dominant.
It has many other attractions.Yellowstone Lake is one of the largest high-altitude rivers in the world.Yellowstone Caldera is considered an active volcano,it has erupted with tremendous force several times in the last two million years.Paved roads provide close acce to the major geothermal areas as well as some of the lakes and waterfalls.There are many animals such as grizzlies, wolves, and free-ranging herds of bison and elk live in this famous park.Yellowstone has numerous recreational opportunities,including hiking, camping, boating, fishing and sightseeing.
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