Yellowstone National Park
Sal's Journey to Yellowstone National Park.
Old Faithful
Old Faithful is one of Yellowstone's major attractions. It is a geyser that erupts every 67 minutes. It was the first geyser to receive a name in the park. These eruptions can shoot out 3700 to 8400 gallons of water and the eruptions can last 1.5 to 5 minutes. The boiling water can be shot up 106 to 185 feet up in the air.
The Grand Canyon of Yellowstone
The Grand Canyon of Yellowstone is another major attraction. It is about 20 miles long and is no more than 10000 to 14000 years old. How the canyon was formed is still not yell well known as there has been field work done in the area.
Tower Fall
Tower Fall is the most popular waterfall in Yellowstone. It is 132 feet tall and in the winter time the entire waterfall in a big ice block. This waterfall got its name because there are many volcanoes surrounding it! There are trails you can take to see the amazing view of Tower Fall.
History
*The fire in 1988 affected 793,880 acres or 36% of the park.
*The park was established as the world's first national park in 1872.
How Yellowstone Has Changed
Yellowstone National Park has changed because when it was first recognized as a park the people didn't have all of the activities we can do today. All the did was hunt and go sight seeing because there weren't many people there. The atmosphere has also changed because now there is more pollution, things to do, and hot springs. There are also a lot more people/ tourists and shops.
Climate
Summer- Daytime is in 70s and sometimes 80s and nighttime is below freezing.
Winter- Daytime is 0 to 20 degrees F and nighttime is below zero. Average snowfall is 150 inches per year.
Spring/fall- Daytime is between 30 to 60 degrees F and nighttime is teens to single digits. Snow and rain is very common.
Fascinating Facts
* Old Faithful erupts every 67 minutes.
*There is only one jail!
*There are over 40 major waterfalls.
*There are approximately 200 earthquakes annually.
*There are more people getting hurt by bison than bears.
* Yellowstone contains one half of the world's hydrothermal features.
*There are over 300 geysers in the park.
Association With Native Americans
Many tribes and bands used the park as their home, hunting grounds, and transportation routes prior to and after European American arrival. Because of this, Yellowstone National Park has great history with the Native Americans that lived there!