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Yellowstone National Park
2009 Resource and Issues

In this book, you will find concise information about the park’s history, natural and cultural resources, and issues.

 

Chapters

Pages
Contents, Preface, Introduction 1-30 (1.8 MB pdf)
History of the Park 31-46 (748 kb pdf)
Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem 47-54 (247 kb pdf)
Geology 55-68 (1.9 MB pdf)
Life in Extreme Heat 69-80 (600 kb pdf)
Vegetation 81-88 (745 Kb pdf)
Fire in Yellowstone 89-102 (892 Kb pdf)
Wildlife 103-154 (1.6 MB pdf)
Park Issues 155-196 (1.3 MB pdf)

Fishing Bridge.  

Did You Know?
You cannot fish from Fishing Bridge. Until 1973 this was a very popular fishing location since the bridge crossed the Yellowstone River above a cutthroat trout spawning area. It is now a popular place to observe fish.

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Last Updated: April 24, 2009 at 10:15 EST