Why was Yellowstone recognized as a national park?

Answer 1

Yellowstone National ParkAfter approval of S. 392 in the U.S. Senate and H.R. 764 in the U.S. House of Representatives, President Ulysses S. Grant signed into law the Yellowstone Park Act on March 1, 1872.

It's a Federal Law!

Answer 2

Yellowstone National Park, established by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant on March 1, 1872, is a national park located primarily in the U.S. state of Wyoming, although it also extends into Montana and Idaho. Yellowstone was the first national park in the world, and is known for its wildlife and its many geothermal features, especially Old Faithful Geyser, one of the most popular features in the park. It has many types of ecosystems, but the subalpine forest is dominant.

Native Americanshave lived in the Yellowstone region for at least 11,000 years. The region was bypassed during the Lewis and Clark Expeditionin the early 19th century. Aside from visits by mountain men during the early-to-mid-19th century, organized exploration did not begin until the late 1860s. The U.S. Army was commissioned to oversee the park just after its establishment. In 1917, administration of the park was transferred to the National Park Service, which had been created the previous year. Hundreds of structures have been built and are protected for their architectural and historical significance, and researchers have examined more than 1,000 archaeological sites.

Yellowstone National Park spans an area of 3,468.4 square miles (8,983 km2), comprising lakes, canyons, rivers and mountain ranges. Yellowstone Lake is one of the largest high-altitude lakes in North America and is centered over the Yellowstone Caldera, the largest supervolcano on the continent. The caldera is considered an active volcano. It has erupted with tremendous force several times in the last two million years. Half of the world's geothermal features are in Yellowstone, fueled by this ongoing volcanism. Lava flows and rocks from volcanic eruptions cover most of the land area of Yellowstone. The park is the centerpiece of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the largest remaining, nearly intact ecosystem in the Earth's northern temperate zone.

Hundreds of species of mammals, birds, fish and reptiles have been documented, including several that are either endangered or threatened. The vast forests and grasslands also include unique species of plants. Yellowstone Park is the largest and most famous megafauna location in the Continental United States. Grizzly Bears, wolves, and free-ranging herds of bison and elk live in the park. The Yellowstone Park Bison Herdis the oldest and largest public bison herd in the United States. Forest fires occur in the park each year; in the large forest fires of 1988, nearly one third of the park burnt. Yellowstone has numerous recreational opportunities, including hiking, camping, boating, fishing and sightseeing. Paved roads provide close access to the major geothermal areas as well as some of the lakes and waterfalls. During the winter, visitors often access the park by way of guided tours that use either snow coaches or snowmobile

Answer 3

Within the boundaries of Yellowstone NP are (1) over half the geysers in the world, (2) a higher concentration of natural thermal pools than anywhere else in the world, (3) a beautiful canyon, (4) hundreds of waterfalls, including one of the highest in the U.S., and (5) a wildlife sanctuary -- at one point, fewer than 150 American bison existed on this planet (down from about 20 million), and almost all of them lived here.

If this spot does not deserve federal protection from those who would destroy its beauty in order to make quick profits, then nothing does.

Answer 4

The businessmen of 1860's Montana thought turning Yellowstone into a park would be a good idea, but most of Yellowstone is in Montana so they couldn't turn it into a Montana State Park.

For there to be any National Parks there had to be a first, Yellowstone was a prime candidate. The Doane expedition of 1870conceivedit, the Hayden expedition of 1871 documented its inventory of natural wonder and also

recommendedit, in March of 1872 Congress agreed and created the first National Park in the world.

Answer 5

An estimated half of all the hydro-thermal features on the surface of our planet are located here, and about two-thirds of all geysers.

Answer 6

If you are asking, "Why was the Yellowstone Area designated for protection?", it's because the place has some of the most unique and beautiful natural wonders on this planet.

Answer 7

Most likely because of the landscapes and wildlife. The climate there is also very great!

Answer 8

What makes Yellowstone National Park so famous is the super volcanoe under it, the hot springs, and Old Faithful Geyser

Answer 9

old faithful