Fun Facts
How many hot springs are there?
Over 10,000
Name 3 things to do.
visit glaciers and hot springs, hiking, wildlife watching, biking, horseback riding, camping, ranger programs, cultural events, boating, fishing, skiing/snowboarding
How many species of mammals?
68
What is altitude?
How high a point is above sea level
When did Yellowstone become a national park?
1872
Forest covers what percent of the park?
80%
How many plants species?
1300
Warmer
Yellowstone sits on top of the world's largest what?
Supervolcanoe
What 3 states is Yellowstone in?
Wyoming, Idaho, Montana
What is the name of the very important tree species?
whitebark pine
What are the summer months?
June to September
How many Earthquakes are there annually?
Between 700 and 3,000
How much is it to enter?
$35
What year were gray wolves restored?
1995
What are the spring and fall temperatures?
Between 30 and 60 degrees
What was Yellowstone's original name?
Wonderland
3,450 square miles
What is an ungulate species?
Animals with hooves
What are the winter temperatures?
Between 0 and 20 degrees