Yellowstone
Wyoming's geothermal preserve
Yellowstone is a national park spanning Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho, established in 1872 as the world's first national park.
It sits atop a volcanic hotspot, famous for geysers like Old Faithful, hot springs, and diverse wildlife including bison and grizzly bears.
The name refers to the yellow-hued cliffs along the Yellowstone River.
We're planning a trip to Yellowstone this summer.
Large wild ox
- grizzly bearLarge North American ursine
- gray wolfLarge wild canid
- elkLarge North American cervid
- mooseLargest cervid, northern forests
black bear · pronghorn · bighorn sheep · bald eagle · osprey · cutthroat trout · coyote · river otter
Collapsed volcanic summit basin
- supervolcanoMassive eruption-capable geological formation
- magma chamberSubsurface pocket holding liquefied rock
- eruptionViolent sudden release
- hotspotArea of notable activity
lava flows · rhyolite · obsidian · volcanic plateau · ash deposits · tectonic · seismic activity · geological
Punctual Wyoming geyser
- geysersErupting thermal water sources
- hot springsHeated groundwater emerging naturally
- fumarolesVolcanic gas vents
- mudpotsBubbling geothermal clay pools
thermal pools · sulfur · hydrothermal · silica · steam vents · mineral deposits · thermophiles · heat flow
High-elevation mountain grasslands
- lodgepole pineStraight-trunked mountain conifer
- petrified forestsTrees mineralized over millennia
- mountain peaksHighest elevations of ranges
- river valleysLand eroded by flowing water
waterfalls · canyons · wilderness · backcountry · scenic vistas · Continental Divide
Protected land for conservation
- protected wildernessLegally safeguarded natural area
- ecosystemInterconnected organisms and surroundings
- heritage siteProtected location of significance
- endangered speciesOrganisms facing extinction risk
wolf reintroduction · fire management · park service · Theodore Roosevelt · wildlife corridors · habitat protection · invasive species · resource management
Outdoor recreational lodging
- hikingRecreational trail walking
- backpackingSelf-supported wilderness travel
- fishingCatching aquatic creatures
- wildlife watchingObserving animals in nature
photography · boardwalks · visitor centers · ranger programs · scenic drives · trails · picnicking · kayaking
bison
Large wild ox
- grizzly bearLarge North American ursine
- gray wolfLarge wild canid
- elkLarge North American cervid
moose · black bear · pronghorn · bighorn sheep · bald eagle · osprey · cutthroat trout · coyote · river otter · beaver
caldera
Collapsed volcanic summit basin
- supervolcanoMassive eruption-capable geological formation
- magma chamberSubsurface pocket holding liquefied rock
- eruptionViolent sudden release
hotspot · lava flows · rhyolite · obsidian · volcanic plateau · ash deposits · tectonic · seismic activity · geological · pyroclastic
Old Faithful
Punctual Wyoming geyser
- geysersErupting thermal water sources
- hot springsHeated groundwater emerging naturally
- fumarolesVolcanic gas vents
mudpots · thermal pools · sulfur · hydrothermal · silica · steam vents · mineral deposits · thermophiles · heat flow
alpine meadows
High-elevation mountain grasslands
- lodgepole pineStraight-trunked mountain conifer
- petrified forestsTrees mineralized over millennia
- mountain peaksHighest elevations of ranges
river valleys · waterfalls · canyons · wilderness · backcountry · scenic vistas · Continental Divide
national park
Protected land for conservation
- protected wildernessLegally safeguarded natural area
- ecosystemInterconnected organisms and surroundings
- heritage siteProtected location of significance
endangered species · wolf reintroduction · fire management · park service · Theodore Roosevelt · wildlife corridors · habitat protection · invasive species · resource management
camping
Outdoor recreational lodging
- hikingRecreational trail walking
- backpackingSelf-supported wilderness travel
- fishingCatching aquatic creatures
wildlife watching · photography · boardwalks · visitor centers · ranger programs · scenic drives · trails · picnicking · kayaking · horseback riding
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- American DestinationsGrand Canyon, Statue of Liberty, New York City, Las Vegas, San Francisco
- US PlacesNew York, California, Texas, Florida, Arizona
- North American Naturebald eagle, American bison, bison, grizzly bear, raccoon
- American LandmarksStatue of Liberty, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Mount Rushmore, Golden Gate Bridge
- American SceneryGrand Canyon, Yosemite, Rocky Mountains, Great Plains, Niagara Falls
YellowstoneCanadian Shield
Ancient exposed continental crust
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NYC's densest borough
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Florida's vast subtropical preserve
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- Yellowstone National ParkFamous American wilderness
- Yellowstone LakeGeothermal waters in Wyoming
- Yellowstone RiverNorthern Rockies watershed artery
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