Yellowstone was established as the first national park on March 1, 1872, and has remained an enduring inspiration for artists and scientists. Geology and botany specimens in the Smithsonian ...

Yellowstone’s popularity overshadowed a relatively unknown Oklahoma national park. With so much competition, the park no longer exists.

Yellowstone National Park, established in 1872, was initially preserved due to its harsh volcanic landscape and severe ...

Yellowstone National Park, established in 1872, was initially preserved due to its harsh volcanic landscape and severe winters, which deterred settlers and inadvertently created a wildlife refuge.

Yellowstone National Park's nearly 3,500 square miles seep slightly across state borders into Montana and Idaho, but its major attractions are contained in the northwest corner of Wyoming.