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  • Yellowstone Geology - Glaciations

    [Last Modified: Feb 06, 2008]

    GIacial times never seem far away in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. If you were to walk the streets of Chicago on a hot August day, you would have a rough time believing that 150 centuries ago the land beneath the sidewalk was covered by ice thousands of feet thick. In Grand Teton National Park, on the same August day, you can view a glacier. From the valley floor, the Teton Glacier is only 4.5 miles to the west and 7,000...

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  • Yellowstone Caldera

    [Last Modified: Feb 06, 2008]

    Just a few years after Boyd's paper appeared, the U.S. Geological Survey mounted an extensive investigation of Yellowstone's geology, assigning some of its brightest young scientists to the task. Among them was Bob Christiansen, who studied the young ash flow tuffs in great detail. What follows is based on his research and that of his co-workers, including geologists, chemists, and geophysicists, some of whom continue their ...

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  • Fire Images - Yellowstone Digital Slide File

    To save an image to your hard drive, click on the thumbnail to load the full-sized image. Right-click on the image when it is fully loaded. Select "Save Picture as.." from the pop-up menu. Name the image and place it in the desired folder on your computer.

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  • SwissEduc: Stromboli Online - Yellowstone Caldera

    Yellowstone caldera is best known for its geothermal features, in particular the geysers and hot springs with an abundance colourful of heat-loving bacteria and algae. Yellowstone's volcanism is probably caused by a powerful, stationary hotspot over which the North American plate is drifting. All video footage was collected in July 2002, the photos in 1989 and 2002 by J. & P. Alean.

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  • Yellowstone National Park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    [Last Modified: Jul 02, 2008]

    Yellowstone National Park, set aside as a national park on March 1, 1872, is located mostly in the U.S. state of Wyoming, though it also extends into Montana and Idaho. The park was the first of its kind, and is known for its wildlife and geothermal features, especially Old Faithful Geyser, one of the most popular areas in the park.

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  • Yellowstone National Park - Park Summary

    This website is a travel log highlighting my six month cross-country road trip around the Continential United States. Its goal is to bring you along with me on my adventure and in the process provide useful travel information, ideas, encouragement and inspiration. Trip activities include visiting 36 states, driving (18,000+ miles), biking (550+ miles), hiking (100+ miles), skiing, snowshoeing, snapping 53,000+ digital pictures, visiting 23 communities, 20 parks, 5 forests, 7 monuments, 7...

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  • PrimalNature.org - Wildlife Sidelights

    [Last Modified: Apr 24, 2008]

    The Canada Lynx (Lynx Canadensis) is a feline about double the size of the domestic cat, 30-35 inches in length and 18-20 pounds in weight. Members of this species have white-tipped ruff fur, often giving them a silvery appearance.

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  • Top Trails Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks: Must-Do Hikes for Everyone (Top...
    Top Trails Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks: Must-Do...

    [Author: Andrew Dean Nystrom] [Pages: 351] [ISBN: 089997368X] [Pub. Date: 2006]

    Customer Rating: 9 (15 votes)

    Book Description

    "There are several very good guidebooks to the trails of Yellowstone. This one is great. It is the most accessible to the novice Yellowstone hiker, and the most useful for knowledgeable trekkers. - Tim Cahill, author of Lost in My Own Backyard: A Walk in Yellowstone Park, Jaguars Ripped My Flesh, and Hold the Enlightenment Hike, Backpack, Horseback Whatever you're looking for, there's a trail for you in Yellowstone and the Tetons. Make the most of a trip to Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks by exploring the absolute best trails that the parks have to offer. The latest in the Top Trails series covers the most exciting dayhikes and overnight/backcountry trips in these two...

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  • Yellowstone Treasures: The Traveler's Companion to the National Park
    Yellowstone Treasures: The Traveler's Companion to the...

    [Author: Janet Chapple] [Pages: 392] [ISBN: 0970687311] [Pub. Date: 2005]

    Customer Rating: 10 (16 votes)

    Editorial Review - Product Description

    The first and oldest national park in the world can be appreciated and enjoyed mile-by-mile in this comprehensive travel guide. Along with fascinating facts and anecdotes, readers will learn of Yellowstone's geyser basins, out-of-the-way hikes, flora and fauna, and its mountains, rivers, and lakes. Easy-to-understand scientific explanations and diagrams complement detailed travel tips ranging from escaping and avoiding crowds to picking the right season to go camping. This revised edition includes 270 pages of road logs and enhanced information for senior and disabled visitors and tips for visiting the park with children. With fully revised geological, historical, and practical...

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  • National Geographic Road Guide to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks (NG Road...
    National Geographic Road Guide to Yellowstone and Grand Teton...

    [Author: Jeremy Schmidt] [Pages: 96] [ISBN: 0792266390] [Pub. Date: 2004]

    Customer Rating: 10 (3 votes)

    Customer Review - A Must Have

    The title says it all, if you are doing any kind of travel around the park past the major sites, you must have this map. It shows elevation changes, more details than the standard map given at the park entrance. It's as helpful as any guidebook. And made of a very durable and waterproof material.

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  • Ranger's Guide to Yellowstone Day Hikes, A
    Ranger's Guide to Yellowstone Day Hikes, A

    [Author: Roger Anderson, Carol Shively Anderson, Roger, Anderson] [Pages: 152] [ISBN: 1560371579] [Pub. Date: 2000]

    Customer Rating: 10 (9 votes)

    Customer Review - The Bible of Yellowstone Hiking Books

    We have been hiking the National Parks in the West for almost 20 years and this is the most valuable trail book I own. The information on each trail is completely accurate with respect to distances, maps, directions, etc., and the naturalist notes are very informational. We have completed 75% of the hikes in this book and have enjoyed every single one - some have even been done two or more times. The book is small enough to carry in a fanny pack. I have thrown away all of my other Yellowstone hiking books as this has become affectionately known as "The Bible".

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  • Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks
    Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks

    [Author: Bradley Mayhew] [Pages: 312] [ISBN: 1741045606] [Pub. Date: 2008]

    Customer Rating: 7 (10 votes)

    Editorial Review - Product Description

    Wild Yellowstone amazes visitors with its hydrothermal spectacles and free-roaming bison, while Grand Teton thrills with its rugged mountains and icy lakes. Whether you want to gaze at Old Faithful or hike among the peaks, gear up with this top-selling guide to two of the USA's most spectacular national parks.Detailed Itineraries - explore Yellowstone and Grand Teton with over 20 great itineraries, plus trips to Jackson Hole and Cody, and along the Beartooth HighwayBest Hiking Routes - includes 40 of the most enjoyable hikes around lakes and geysers, up mountains and into the backcountry, with easy-to-use charts and topographic hiking mapsFamily Friendly Options - information on education...

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  • Photographer's Guide to Yellowstone and the Tetons
    Photographer's Guide to Yellowstone and the Tetons

    [Author: Joseph K. Lange] [Pages: 122] [ISBN: 0811728951] [Pub. Date: 2000]

    Customer Rating: 8 (14 votes)

    Book Description

    60 color photos throughout 3 maps 6 x 9 * Insider information on getting the best shots * Illustrated with stunning Yellowstone and Tetons scenics Photographers from around the world can find a wealth of wonderful images at Yellowstone and Grand Tetons national parks: dramatic geysers, glittering waterways, majestic mountains, unique wild animals. Now they can make the most of their visits to the parks with the help of the expert information in this first-ever guide to Yellowstone and the Tetons especially for photographers. Where and when to go, how to find the best shots, what equipment to take and techniques to use, park rules and regulations, how to avoid the crowds-all...

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  • Scenic Driving Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, 2nd (Scenic Driving Series)
    Scenic Driving Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks,...

    [Author: Susan Springer Butler] [Pages: 288] [ISBN: 0762730366] [Pub. Date: 2006]

    Customer Rating: 8 (8 votes)

    Customer Review - Steer away

    After reading the reviews for this book, I purchased it as I went on a quick tour through Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons. I was very disappointed. The trips are listed from point-to-point around the Grand Loop. However, if you are driving the loop in the opposite direction, the book is very difficult to follow. It doesn't give driving distances for the points of interest. The book gives an estimated driving time from one (i.e. Mammoth to Old Faithful) to another, and mentions some points of interest along the way, but the reader is left to guess where along the drive it might be.


    Be aware that the park access fees have changed since the book was printed. Other than that, I did not...

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  • Frommer's Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks (Park Guides)
    Frommer's Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks (Park Guides)

    [Author: Eric Peterson] [Pages: 264] [ISBN: 047018194X] [Pub. Date: 2008]

    Customer Rating: 7 (7 votes)

    Editorial Review - Product Description

    Frommer's Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks is packed with all the facts, tips and descriptions you need to have perfect park vacation, in a pocket size guide: The most memorable park experiences, from Old Faithful and Mammoth Hot Springs, to Snake River raft trips. Great places to stay in and near the parks, ranging from historic lodges to family-friendly motels—plus a complete campground guide for each park. A fully illustrated nature guide to help you spot and identify bald eagles, bison, wildflowers, and more. The best hikes, from ranger-led interpretive walks to challenging backcountry overnights. What to see and do outside of the parks:...

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  • Death in Yellowstone: Accidents and Foolhardiness in the First National Park
    Death in Yellowstone: Accidents and Foolhardiness in the...

    [Author: Lee Whittlesey] [Pages: 240] [ISBN: 1570980217] [Pub. Date: 1995]

    Customer Rating: 9 (45 votes)

    Editorial Review - Product Description

    Intriguing stories of how people have died in Yellowstone warn about the many dangers that exist there and in wild areas in general.

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  • Photographing Yellowstone National Park: Where to Find the Perfect Shots and How to...
    Photographing Yellowstone National Park: Where to Find the...

    [Author: Gustav W. Verderber] [Pages: 88] [ISBN: 0881507695] [Pub. Date: 2007]

    Customer Rating: 10 (1 vote)

    Editorial Review - Product Description

    Expert photography advice the author provided to visitors to Yellowstone when he served there as the Kodak Ambassador in Yellowstone National Park.This guide is designed to allow the average visitor to comfortably manage the vast abundance of subjects within Yellowstone National Park and to answer the crucial questions of what is worth photographing and how to do that in a way that will result in postcard-perfect photos of the park's landscapes and wildlife. An appendix provides a suggested itinerary to plan a visit to each district. No park visitor should be without it. 4 maps, full-color throughout, appendices.

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