Yellowstone: Our First National Park

Duration: 0:22:00

Year Published: 1961

Creator: BFA Educational Media | Guy D. Haselton

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Comments briefly on the history of the Yellowstone country from the ice ages to 1870 when the Washburn party explored it and worked for its becoming the world's first national park. Describes the park's wildlife and its scenic attractions, most especially the famous geysers. Also tells of the various activities and facilities available to tourists., The geological history of Yellowstone--how it became the world's first national park during the late 1800's. Its location and topography and important park features--lakes, forests, waterfalls, facilities for visitors, duties of the rangers, plant and animal life, geologic formations, and the famous geysers. Animated explanation of geysers.

Complete Record: , Comments briefly on the history of the Yellowstone country from the ice ages to 1870 when the Washburn party explored it and worked for its becoming the world's first national park. Describes the park's wildlife and its scenic attractions, most especially the famous geysers. Also tells of the various activities and facilities available to tourists., The geological history of Yellowstone--how it became the world's first national park during the late 1800's. Its location and topography and important park features--lakes, forests, waterfalls, facilities for visitors, duties of the rangers, plant and animal life, geologic formations, and the famous geysers. Animated explanation of geysers.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.