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Today, Yellowstone Park, founded by the U.S. Congress, took almost 900 thousand hectares.It is located mainly in the lands of Wyoming and is the first national park in the country.Since 1886 the park was entrusted with the protection of the Army.
The soldiers guarding the park from poachers, who were putting out fires, accompanied by scientific expeditions.They were the first guides for tourists.But over time it became clear that we need a special service.In 1916, a National Park Service, which today contains a park in order and protect it.The main attractions of the park - the geysers and the Mammoth Hot Springs, the park is more than a thousand hot keys.
Some of them are thrown at one time about 5 000 tonnes of water to a height of 100 meters.And the interval between eruptions at various geysers may last from a couple of minutes to several years.Incidentally, the park is the world`s highest active geyser - "Steamer".
He throws column of hot water to a height of 122 meters.Another well-known geyser - Old campaigner.This geyser gets its name from the fact that during its eruption is exactly one hour.Geiser "Ekselsior" called the miracle of Yellowstone Park."Ekselsior" formed in the center of a picturesque lake with rocky shores.Most of the park occupied by coniferous forests, which had sought refuge, many animals close to extinction in other areas.
Here one can see black bears and grizzly bear, bison, elk and deer, as well as many smaller animals and a huge number of birds. |
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