Yellowstone NP, USA

Quick Facts

• Yellowstone National Park was the first national park in the world, established on March 1, 1872.
• The park contains approximately 500 geysers, which is nearly half of all active geysers on the planet.
• Yellowstone is home to the largest concentration of mammals in the lower 48 states, including the iconic American bison, with a population estimated at around 4,500 individuals.
• The Yellowstone Caldera, formed during a massive volcanic eruption about 640,000 years ago, is considered one of the largest active volcanic systems in the world.
• The Grand Prismatic Spring, located in Yellowstone, is the largest hot spring in the United States and the third largest in the world, measuring about 370 feet in diameter.

Travel Details

Country

USA

Population

Varies

Daily Budget

$100-200

Best Time to Visit

Jun–Sep

Current Weather

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4°C/39°F

Clear

Currency

$ USD

Coordinates

44.4280, -110.5885