Celebrating 150 years of Yellowstone National Park

United States News News

Celebrating 150 years of Yellowstone National Park
United States Latest News,United States Headlines
  • 📰 WBUR
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 41 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 20%
  • Publisher: 63%

On March 1, 1872, President Ulysses S. Grant signed a law that preserves the land and cultural heritage of Yellowstone National Park — the first park of its kind in the country and in the world.

One of the most magnificent parks on Earth is celebrating itsOn March 1, 1872, President Ulysses S. Grant signed a law that preserves the land and cultural heritage of Yellowstone National Park. It was the first park of its kind in the country and in the world.

Famous geysers such as Old Faithful and Grand Prismatic result from the park’s location on top of a massive underground volcano, which could erupt at any time. But thankfully, Sholly says the volcanoAfter dark, Yellowstone visitors can see a clear view of the Milky Way Galaxy in the night sky. Sholly started working there in 1990 in one of the most remote areas in hte lower 48, the southeast corner of Yellowstone known as Thorofare.

“It's clearly busy in the road corridor. The majority of visitors never get more than a half-mile away from their cars. So there's a major issue in certain parts of the park that present a lot of challenges, things that people don't really think about, like wastewater treatment facilities or restrooms, garbage cans, things like that.”“Not right now.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

WBUR /  🏆 274. in US

United States Latest News, United States Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Groups seek to stop gold mine exploratory drilling in IdahoGroups seek to stop gold mine exploratory drilling in IdahoEnvironmental groups are renewing efforts to stop exploratory drilling by a Canadian mining company hoping to build a gold mine in Idaho west of Yellowstone National Park.
Read more »

Skull, antler of popular elk in Rocky Mountain National Park illegally removedSkull, antler of popular elk in Rocky Mountain National Park illegally removedThe skull and antler of Kahuna, a popular large bull elk in Rocky Mountain National Park, were illegally removed, according to the National Park Service.
Read more »

LoDa Artwalk presents tie dye funLoDa Artwalk presents tie dye funHundreds came out for this month’s edition of LoDa Artwalk, celebrating National Tie Dye day.
Read more »

Seattle woman dies snorkeling at national park in FloridaSeattle woman dies snorkeling at national park in FloridaA 74-year-old woman died Thursday afternoon after snorkeling at the Dry Tortugas National Park in the Florida Keys. FOX13
Read more »

Saguaro National Park reopens visitor centersSaguaro National Park reopens visitor centers“There are still some things that may look a little different, but we are happy to be able to reopen spaces to the public that have been closed since 2020,” said Andy Fisher, Chief of Interpretation.
Read more »



Render Time: 2025-02-22 00:29:42