Some amazing facts about Yellowstone National Park that you don't know

Half the world’s hydrothermal features are found at Yellowstone.

The most uncommon fountains of all, geysers are scattered among the hot springs, and Yellowstone has more of them than any other place on earth.

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Yellowstone’s history dates back 11,000 years.

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One of the world’s largest active volcanoes lies beneath Yellowstone.

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Yellowstone is home to the largest concentration of mammals in the lower 48.

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Half the world’s hydrothermal features are found at Yellowstone.

Half the world’s hydrothermal features are found at Yellowstone.

The most uncommon fountains of all, geysers are scattered among the hot springs, and Yellowstone has more of them than any other place on earth.

The most uncommon fountains of all, geysers are scattered among the hot springs, and Yellowstone has more of them than any other place on earth.

Yellowstone’s history dates back 11,000 years.

Yellowstone’s history dates back 11,000 years.

One of the world’s largest active volcanoes lies beneath Yellowstone.

One of the world’s largest active volcanoes lies beneath Yellowstone.

Yellowstone is home to the largest concentration of mammals in the lower 48.

Yellowstone is home to the largest concentration of mammals in the lower 48.

Thanks for reading, do not forget to share with friends and family.

Thanks for reading, do not forget to share with friends and family.

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