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YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Is a Part of the High Close Range and in Safety ydlowdone NATIONAL PARK Wyoming Montana Idaho (MAP OF PARK INSIDE) FOR YOUR SAFETY While in seyser or hot springs areas, STAY ON CON­ STRUCTED WALKS AND KEEP YOUR CHILDREN ON THEM. A fall into a boiling pool is fatal; in many places, ground crust that looks safe and solid is thin—dangerous to walk on. BEARS, DEER, AND OTHER LARGE ANIMALS ARE POTENTIALLY VERY DANGEROUS. OBSERVE THEM FROM A DISTANCE,- DO NOT FEED THEM. Other Hot-water Phenomena Fossil Forests feeding, molesting, touching, or teasing of animals are enforced for the protection of all. While the geysers of Yellowstone are largely confined to The fossil forests, which really are not as impressive as the In summer, buffalo notmally are found in the wilderness areas particular areas, other hot-water manifestations occur at more term "forests" might imply, are spread over extensive areas in of the central and eastern portions of the park. Occasionally widely separated points. Marvelously colored hot springs, mud the northern part of the park. They are not readily accessible, they may be seen near the park roads in the Lamar Valley, Hay- with the exception of one small atea on a branch road, about a YELLOWSTONE volcanoes, and other strange phenomena compel attention. den Valley, and Lower Geyser Basin areas. half mile from the main road between Tower Junction and In certain sections, as at Mammoth, hot water has brought More than 200 species of birds find sanctuary in the park. Mammoth Hot Springs. NATIONAL PARK to the surface quantities of white mineral deposits forming high Eagles may be seen among the crags; wild geese and ducks are terraces on which are beautifully encrusted basins covering, in Wildlife found in profusion; and many ospreys, gulls, and pelicans add places, trees of considerable size. The hot water flows over the to the picturesqueness of Yellowstone Lake. edges of these basins. Well-marked walks enable you to study the formations at Cautious driving, particularly after darkness, is neces­ YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK is a part of the high close range and in safety. Please keep on these walks; in many sary to avoid collisions with wild animals on the roads. Trees places the crust is thin and walking on it is extremely country of the middle Rocky Mountains containing geysers, hot In Yellowstone, as neatly everywhere in the West, the ma­ springs, and other thermal features which are the result of dangerous, Yellowstone is one of the largest wildlife sanctuaries in the jority of the trees are evergreens. Its forests include lodgepole, volcanic activities prevailing in the area for ages. This forested CHILDREN SHOULD BE CLOSELY ATTENDED IN world. With all wildlife under constant protection, the animals limber, and whitebark pine, alpine fir and Douglas-fir, Engel- region includes numerous lakes, meadows, canyons, and water­ ALL HOT-WATER AREAS. It is impossible to provide pro­ have learned that no harm will come to them. While you may mann spruce, Rocky Mountain juniper, aspen, narrowleaf falls. Its wilderness areas are extensive and provide habitat for tective batriers at all hazardous places; therefore, it is imperative not see many animals from the highway, the quiet watcher on Cottonwood, water birch, and alder. many native American species of animals, birds, and plants. that you exercise special precaution to avoid stepping or falling the trails may find deer, bear, elk (wapiti), antelope (prong- Yellowstone National Park, established by act of Congress into hot springs and pools. horn), mountain sheep (bighorn), coyote, moose, and buffalo on March 1, 1872, is the largest and oldest of our national Interpretive Service (bison). parks, with an area of 2,213,206.55 acres of Federal lands, lying in the extreme northwest corner of Wyoming. It includes within Yellowstone Lake Bears are among the animals most frequently seen in the Ranger naturalists provide interpretive services at Mammoth, park; brown, cinnamon, and black bears—all members of the Norris Geyser Basin, Madison Junction, Old Faithful, West its boundaries small portions of Idaho and Montana. The aver­ A scenic attraction of the first order, Yellowstone Lake is the same species—are common, and even the huge grizzlies are Thumb, Fishing Bridge, Canyon, and Roosevelt Lodge. Nature age elevation of the park is between 7,000 and 8,000 feet. Both largest body of water in North America at so great an altitude.* found. While apparently friendly, the black bears (many of walks are conducted each day and campfire talks are given each the surrounding mountains and the interior plain are composed Lying 7,731 feet above sea level, it covers 139 square miles and which frequent the park roads and some campgrounds) cannot evening at most of these points. There is no charge for this largely of material once ejected as ash and lava from depths far has a shoreline of about 100 miles. Its maximum depth is 300 be trusted and are potentially very dangerous. Observe them service. An information and orientation station is operated at below the earth's surface. feet. At the outlet of the lake is the famous Fishing Bridge. only from a safe distance. Regulations which prohibit the the West Entrance. The Geysers Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone Yellowstone's geysers are celebrated the world over; for size, Mule deer buck Black Bear If there were no geysers or other hot-water phenomena in COURTESY, WESTERN WAYS oower, variety of action, and number, the region has no com­ Yellowstone, the spectacular Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone petitor. Altogether, there are about 10,000 separate and distinct River alone would warrant national park status. It is the cameo thermal features. Most geysers are located in seven principal of canyons, with the dominant color, particularly on a sunny Tower Fall basins—Norris, Lower, Midway, Upper, West Thumb, Heart day, yellow or a glaring white. Closer inspection, however, Lower Fulls of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone Lake, and Shoshone. Some, like Old Faithful, Daisy, and River­ reveals a great variety of colors. side, erupt at regular intervals; others are irregular. In the geyser basins, silica makes up the walls of the cracks and tubes Waterfalls Museums, in which official information offices and interest­ of the geysers, and is strong enough to withstand the explosive ing exhibits are maintained, have been established at Mammoth, action of the steam. A less strong material, such as travertine, Among the most beautiful spectacles of Yellowstone are its Old Faithful, Norris Geyser Basin, Madison Junction, and will not withstand this explosive action and hence will not WARNING ABOUT WILD ANIMALS waterfalls, some of the largest of which are located in or near Fishing Bridge. produce geysers. the canyon. Many visitors are amazed to learn that one of these, A field exhibit near Obsidian Cliff explains that great moun­ Wild animals roam this park. Some are dangerous. the Lower Falls, is nearly twice as high as Niagara, or 308 feet. tain of volcanic glass. Other roadside exhibits interpreting local Watch them from a distance. Do not alarm them or Just above is Upper Falls, which drops 109 feet with a deafening features are near Willow Park, Artist Point, and Firehole attract them with food. Be alert while walking or roar, and some 20 miles to the north, on Tower Creek, Tower Canyon. The National Park System, of which this park is a camping. Stay in your car when you see them along Fall plunges 132 feet over rugged boulders. Among the other unit, is dedicated to conserving the scenic, scientific, highways. Regulations, which we enforce for your falls worthy of a visit ate Lewis Falls, in Lewis Canyon; Moose and historic heritage of the United States for the Fishing safety, prohibit feeding or molesting the deer and hears. Falls, on Crawfish Creek, near the South Entrance; and Gibbon benefit and enjoyment of its people. Falls, east of Madison Junction. All are easily reached by Most of the streams and lakes contain one or more species of automobile. trout and a few contain whitefish and grayling. The more 3 2 4 7 accessible waters are fished so steadily that trout become "edu­ Saddle Horses and Guides. There is no better way to see cated" and wary. No license is required to fish in the park. the park than on horseback over some of the 900-odd miles of Persons who fish in park waters must familiarize themselves trails. A number of specially scheduled trips are available. Horses with the complete fishing regulations which may be seen at may not be rented without a guide. ranger stations and museums. Fish caught in the park and Transportation. Buses and special cars are available for trans­ transported outside are subject to the laws of the States into portation to and from all park entrances and Grand Teton which taken. National Park, and for park tours and side trips. Inquire at any yellowrione concentration point in the park for rates and schedules. Roads and Trails NATIONAL PARK Miscellaneous Services The main road system of Yellowstone is roughly in the form of a figure 8. The Grand Loop Road, as it is called, includes Photographic Service. Picture shops are maintained at Wyoming about 142 miles of improved roads. Connecting the Grand Loop Mammoth Hot Springs, Old Faithful, West Thumb, Lake, with the park entrances are about 100 miles of entrance roads, Fishing Bridge, Canyon, and Tower Fall. In addition, there are Montana while other subsidiary roads leading to interesting features bring stands in the various hotels and lodges for the sale of photo­ the grand total to approximately 300 miles within the park. graphs as well as hand-painted enlargements, slides, motion An extensive system of trails is available for those desiring to pictures, souvenir post cards, photographic supplies, and guide Idaho visit the more remote and wilder sections of the park.
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