On this day in 1872, Yellowstone National Park was established as the first official national park in the U.S. President Grant signed the Yellowstone National Park Protection Act, setting the gold standard for National Parks. Wyoming, home to Yellowstone, takes pride in this historic milestone. The park has been a symbol of natural beauty and conservation for 152 years, attracting visitors from around the world. As Yellowstone celebrates its 152nd anniversary, its significance as a national treasure and a model for conservation remains strong.
As Yellowstone turns 152, here's where to find America's newest national parks. https://t.co/EHLVv3bSFG Click the image to read more:
Lake Manly in Death Valley National Park for @washingtonpost earlier this week. https://t.co/LTbTN6FxwF
On this day in 1872, Yellowstone became the first official national park in the U.S. Take a tour through the park, from its earliest decades to the modern era, with these photographs chosen by our editor Alan Taylor: https://t.co/5OOG6hDx2J https://t.co/yfvECQu5tg
With the establishment of @YellowstoneNPS 152 years ago today, the gold standard for National Parks was set. Wyoming is proud to be home to America’s first national park. https://t.co/WFvb9QCDQC
152 years ago today, President Grant signed the Yellowstone National Park Protection Act which established Yellowstone National Park as our country’s first national park. https://t.co/fHGRtoeKhz
On this day 152 years ago, Yellowstone became America's first national park. 2.2 million acres representing the iconic, breath-taking beauty of the Treasure State. Happy Birthday, @YellowstoneNPS! https://t.co/5MX9MhxO21
Always great to hear updates from @NatlParkService about two gems in the 1st District — the Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park & the Roger Williams National Monument. Hope you get to enjoy these special places as we work hard to preserve them for all to visit! https://t.co/f3LKUrAUn2
As the very first national park, @YellowstoneNPS has helped folks from across the world enjoy the beauty of our great outdoors. 152 years has never looked better! https://t.co/mvw4hqjk2o
For those who revere Death Valley and for the many newcomers now flocking to the national park, this has been a season of beauty and wonder as a long-gone lake is revived by the climate change forces propelling such destruction elsewhere. @reisthebault https://t.co/vEhBWKgkSt
For those who revere Death Valley and for the many newcomers now flocking to the national park, this has been a season of beauty and wonder as a long-gone lake is revived by the climate change forces propelling such destruction elsewhere. @ReisThebault https://t.co/3nZah6umNN