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Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park. Piper Hopple 5 th hour 1.14.11. Location. Yellowstone is located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho. Located at high altitude. Size. Since the park extends through three states, the area is 2,219,791 acres. 96% is in Wyoming 3% is in Montana 1% is in Idaho

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Yellowstone National Park

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  1. Yellowstone National Park Piper Hopple 5th hour 1.14.11

  2. Location • Yellowstone is located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho. • Located at high altitude.

  3. Size • Since the park extends through three states, the area is 2,219,791 acres. • 96% is in Wyoming • 3% is in Montana • 1% is in Idaho • Larger than Rhode Island and Delaware combined.

  4. Accommodations • At Yellowstone you can stay in a cabin, which is located on private 21 acres, or camp on the campground. • The cabins are furnished with furnished kitchens, covered porches, views of three mountain ranges, fireplaces, two mountain bikes and two fishing rods.

  5. Animals • There are many animals that are native to the Yellowstone are, these include; bears, American bison, bighorn sheep, bobcats, Canadian lynx, coyotes, elk, moose, mountain goats, mountain lions, mule deer, white tailed deer, grey wolf, birds, fish, amphibians and reptiles.

  6. Special features • The park includes 60% of the worlds total geysers, and includes many hot springs and pools. • “Old Faithful” is the most famous geyser because it erupts so frequently. • Yellowstone is also home to many mud pots. • Grand Canyon of Yellowstone.

  7. Weather • The weather at Yellowstone is seasonal, summers are moderate, winters are cold with snow. • Since the park is at high altitude, the weather is unpredictable so people have to be prepared for changes. • Thunderstorms are common in the afternoon during summer.

  8. Land • The land includes lakes, rivers, mountains, and canyons. • The Yellowstone caldera which is located there, is the largest super volcano on the continent. • Yellowstone park is located at high altitude.

  9. Plants • There are 1,350 species of vascular plants. • 218 of the species are non native. • Because of the high altitude many plants aren’t able to grow there. • Coniferous and Fir trees are the most common trees.

  10. Costs • For a private non commercial vehicle; $25. • Snowmobile or motorcycle; $20. • Visitors 16 and older entering by foot, bike or ski $12. • These fees allow you to enter the park for seven days as long as you are able to show your receipt.

  11. Facts • Yellowstone was established on March 1, 1872. • Ulysses S. Grant signed it into law. • It was the first national park in the world. • The park received its name from the Yellowstone river flowing through the park. • There are five park entrances.

  12. Sources • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellowstone_National_Park • http://www.npca.org/parks/yellowstone-national-park.html?adwords=1&gclid=CILY0JeisKYCFQNrKgodbD7QoQ • http://www.nps.gov/yell/naturescience/plants.htm • http://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/feesandreservations.htm • http://www.yellowstone.net/fastfacts.htm • http://www.nps.gov/yell/index.htm • http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_are_two_kinds_of_plants_in_Yellowstone_National_Park

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