Yellowstone:A Place of Wild Wonders

Yellowstone: A Place of Wild Wonders

Introduction National parks are areas of protected land. In 1872, Yellowstone became the first national park. What can people see there?

A Hot Spot People go to Yellowstone to see Old Faithful. Old Faithful is a geyser. It shoots steam and hot water high into the air.

Yellowstone is on top of a hot spot. The hot spot made geysers, hot springs, and hot mud pools.

Wildlife More than 350 kinds of animals live in Yellowstone.

These animals are big and hairy. They roll on the ground to get rid of flies.