Historic Yellowstone National Park: The Stories Behind the World's First National Park

Historic Yellowstone National Park captures the most interesting moments in the park's history, the slices of life in Montana and Wyoming that provide an idea of what life was like for those who chose to explore this gloriously beautiful corner of the United States. There's the presence of Native Americans in the early years of the area's history, the early explorers and expeditions, its debut as the very first national park, the explosive growth of tourism, and the people who made history in this astonishing and mysterious Rocky Mountain landscape. Historic YellowstoneNational Park provides just enough of this rich history to make the experience of visiting the park better than expected.

Author: Bruce T. Gourley
Publisher: Lyons Press
Published: 12/01/2021
Pages: 264
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.90d
ISBN13: 9781493059218
ISBN10: 1493059211
BISAC Categories:
- History | United States | State & Local | General
- Nature | Environmental Conservation & Protection | General

About the Author
Bruce T. Gourley is a public speaker, award-winning author of eight books and numerous journal articles, editor of Yellowstone History Journal (a publication of the Museum of the Yellowstone in West Yellowstone, Montana), Wonderlust instructor at Montana State University, Managing Editor, Publications / Experiences Director of Good Faith Media, owner of the Yellowstone.Net website, public history consultant, and an award-winning photographer. He lives near Bozeman, Montana.