A New Idea in Land Preservation
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Yellowstone became the world’s first national park in 1872. The idea was revolutionary: a large natural landscape would be protected and kept available for public enjoyment.
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Geysers, Wildlife and Geology
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Yellowstone is famous for geothermal features such as geysers and hot springs, as well as large populations of wildlife. Its volcanic geology makes it one of the most unusual landscapes in North America.
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A Model for the World
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The national park concept spread far beyond Yellowstone. Today protected parks exist around the globe, and Yellowstone remains a landmark in the history of conservation.
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Source & Rights
National Park Service — Quick History of the National Park Service
https://www.nps.gov/articles/quick-nps-history.htm
Use: Research and factual verification of Yellowstone’s 1872 establishment and its role in the national park movement.
National Park Service — Yellowstone History & Culture
https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/historyculture/index.htm
Use: Research and factual verification of Yellowstone’s human, ecological and conservation history.
Rights: Sources are used for research and factual verification. Article text is original and not reproduced from the sources.