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Yellowstone National Park
2009 Resource and Issues

In this book, you will find concise information about the park’s history, natural and cultural resources, and issues.

 

Chapters

Pages
Contents, Preface, Introduction 1-30 (1.8 MB pdf)
History of the Park 31-46 (748 kb pdf)
Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem 47-54 (247 kb pdf)
Geology 55-68 (1.9 MB pdf)
Life in Extreme Heat 69-80 (600 kb pdf)
Vegetation 81-88 (745 Kb pdf)
Fire in Yellowstone 89-102 (892 Kb pdf)
Wildlife 103-154 (1.6 MB pdf)
Park Issues 155-196 (1.3 MB pdf)

Bison in Yellowstone.  

Did You Know?
There are more people hurt by bison than by bears each year in Yellowstone. Park regulations state that visitors must stay at least 25 yards away from bison or elk and 100 yards away from bears.

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Last Updated: April 24, 2009 at 10:15 EST