Yellowstone National Park Overview
Established in 1872, Yellowstone National Park is the first and oldest national park in the world. Renowned for its geothermal phenomena, the park has more geysers and hot springs than the rest of the world combined. The mineral waters of Mammoth Hot Springs in the northwest of the park, have long been attracting visitors seeking a natural cure for various ailments. Other natural attractions include the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River (not to be confused with the Grand Canyon in Arizona), fossil forests and Yellowstone Lake. Natural wildlife, such as bears, wolves, elk, bison and trout, abound and can often be seen from the road. Evidence of human activity in the park, dating back as far as 12,000 years, has also been found and visitors can learn more about the area's history at the Albright Visitor Center Museum. The Canyon Visitor Center also features displays on the culture and wildlife of Yellowstone. Visitors who wish to stay overnight in the park can take advantage of the many inns, lodges and campsites located within the park boundaries.
Air: Denver International Airport, Cody Airport (domestic flights), Jackson Airport (domestic flights), Bozeman Airport (domestic flights), Billings Airport (domestic flights), Idaho Falls Airport (domestic flights), West Yellowstone Airport (open Jun-early Sep) (domestic flights). Road: Bus: Services to West Yellowstone (from Bozeman); summer services to West Yellowstone (from Idaho).
Contact Addresses
Yellowstone National Park, Visitor Services Office, PO Box 168, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, USA
Tel: (307) 344 7381
Website: www.nps.gov/yell
Tourist Information
Wyoming Business Council - Tourism Office
I-25 at College Drive, Cheyenne, WY 82002, USA
Tel: (307) 777 7777 or (800) 225 5996 (toll free USA and Canada only).
Fax: (307) 777 2877. E-mail: tourism@state.wy.us
Website: www.wyomingtourism.org
Rocky Mountain International
PO Box 214, Fareham, Hampshire PO14 2TD, UK
Tel: (01329) 665 111 (trade enquiries only) or (09063) 640 655 (customer request line; calls cost 60p per minute). Fax: (01329) 667 339. E-mail: rmi.uk@btinternet.com
Website: www.rmi-realamerica.com
Location
United States of America
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