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Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park

The first national park in the world, Yellowstone contains half of the world's geothermal features with over 10,000 thermal features and more than 300 geysers.

About

The first national park in the world, Yellowstone contains half of the world's geothermal features with over 10,000 thermal features and more than 300 geysers.

UNESCO Criteria

  • Outstanding example of geological processes
  • Exceptional natural phenomena
  • Significant natural habitat for wildlife

Gallery

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Quick Facts

Location
United States
Category
Natural
Year Inscribed
1978

Interesting Facts

Establishment

Established in 1872 as the world's first national park

Geothermal Features

Home to about half of the world's geothermal features, including the famous Old Faithful geyser

Wildlife

Hosts the largest concentration of mammals in the lower 48 United States