YELLOWSTONE
Circular of General Information
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Rules and Regulations
[BRIEFED]

THE following summary of rules and regulations is intended as a guide for all park visitors. Complete regulations may be seen at the superintendent's office and ranger stations.

Preservation of Natural Features and Curiosities.—It is forbidden to injure or write upon the formations, throw objects into the springs or steam vents, or to disturb or carry off any of the mineral deposits, specimens, natural curiosities, etc., within the park. Destruction, injury, or disturbance of the trees, flowers, birds, or animals is prohibited.

Camps.—Permanent camping sites are available in all sections; please help us, yourself, and others by keeping these camp grounds clean! Burn combustible rubbish, and place all other garbage and refuse in available garbage cans. All water in designated camp grounds is good water! Wood for fuel should be taken from dead or fallen trees.

Fires.—The park's greatest peril. Do not kindle them near trees, dead wood, moss, dry leaves, etc., but in some open space on rocks or earth. They should be extinguished and all embers and bed smothered with earth or water. Don't take chances—make sure your fire is out!

Bears.—It is unlawful and extremely dangerous to molest, tease, or touch bears. Feeding of bears in camp grounds and populated areas is prohibited. If you feed or photograph them, you do so at your own risk and peril. It is best to suspend foods supplies in a box between two trees so as to keep them out of reach of bears.

Dogs and Cats.—Dogs and cats are prohibited in the park lands except upon written permission of the superintendent, secured upon entrance.

Hunting.—Hunting within the park boundaries is prohibited. No firearms are allowed except upon written permission of the superintendent, secured at entrances to park.

Fishing.—No license is required. Ten fish per person fishing constitutes the limit for a day's catch, unless otherwise determined and posted.

Saddle Horse, Pack Trains, Etc.—Saddle horse, pack trains, and horse-drawn vehicles have right-of-way over motor-propelled vehicles at all times. All vehicles must be equipped for night travel.

Lost and Found Articles.—Lost and found articles should be reported to the nearest ranger station.

Park Rangers.—Ranger stations are located at all main points of interest, and rangers are stationed throughout the entire park to serve you.

Automobiles.—Cars must be equipped with good brakes, horns, and lights. Careful driving is required at all times. Obey traffic rules and regulations. Speed limit signs are posted. Secure automobile permit; fee $3.

ROGER W. TOLL, Superintendent.


Don't hurry through the park—enjoy it leisurely.

The Haynes Guide Book of the Yellowstone supplements this circular. It is edited and approved by the National Park Service, and is on sale at all points in the Park.



Events
OF HISTORICAL IMPORTANCE
1803 Louisiana Purchase which included a portion of the present park.
1807 John Colter, the first known white man to set foot in this region, entered the park, but did not see the geysers.
1827 A member of the Rocky Mountain Fur Co., of which Jedediah Smith was the senior partner, visited the Yellowstone early in the summer and wrote the description of the region published in the Philadelphia Gazette and reprinted in Niles Register of October 6, 1827.
1830 James (Jim) Bridger, a trader and trapper, is generally believed to have visited the area now a part of the park.
1834 Warren Angus Ferris, fur trader, wrote the first known account of Yellowstone wonders.
1859 The Raynolds Expedition, sent out by the United States Government, attempted to enter this region in the spring of 1860 but was blocked by snow.
1863 Capt. W. W. DeLacy, in command of an unsuccessful prospecting expedition, discovered Lewis and Shoshone Lakes and Shoshone and Lower Geyser Basins.
1869 The Folsom-Cook-Peterson Expedition traversed the region.
1870 The Washburn-Langford-Doane Expedition spent several weeks exploring the Yellowstone country; through its efforts the area was later set aside as a park.
1871 The Hayden Survey party entered the region to make official explorations and surveys. This work was continued in 1872 and completed in 1878.
1872 President Grant signed the Act of Dedication March 1, setting aside Yellowstone Park "for the benefit and enjoyment of the people", thereby establishing the first national park as such in the world.
1875 Party headed by Capt. William Ludlow made a reconnaissance from Carroll, Mont., to Yellowstone Park and return. Obtained accurate measurements of the Yellowstone Falls.
1877 Gen. O. O. Howard, in command of the pursuit of Chief Joseph, Nez Perce Indian, passed through the park.
1878 Superintendent Norris constructed the famous Norris Road, a wagon road from Mammoth to the Lower Basin.
1879 Headquarters building constructed on Capitol Hill; guide boards placed to show names of important phenomena and distances; first white men spent winter in the region.
1881 Photographer F. Jay Haynes first visited the park.
1883 President Chester A. Arthur visited park. First President to visit the wonderland. Mammoth Hotel partially completed; tent hotels conducted at Upper and Lower Geyser Basins and Canyon.
1884 Lower Basin Hotel erected.
1885 Two-story frame hotel erected in Upper Geyser Basin.
1886 Camp Sheridan, located on south side of Capitol Hill, established; one troop of cavalry stationed there for protection. Park placed under military regime.
1890 Last recorded eruption of Excelsior Geyser. Canyon Hotel erected.
1890 Erection of Fort Yellowstone commenced; completed 1892.
1894 Congress passed protective act; United States commissioner appointed.
1902 Reestablishment of buffalo herd undertaken. Northern. Pacific Railroad completed to Gardiner, Mont.
1903 Dedication of North Entrance Arch by President Roosevelt; Old Faithful Inn under construction; road from Cody, Wyo., to east entrance of park completed (construction commenced in 1890); construction of Chittenden Bridge.
1904 Old Faithful Inn opened.
1905 Chittenden Road over Mount Washburn and Dunraven Pass finished, completing the Grand Loop.
1907 Oregon Short Line completed to West Yellowstone, Mont.
1912 Rail passengers first entered by east entrance.
1915 First private automobiles permitted in park.
1918 Complete civilian control of Yellowstone Park under National Park Service rangers.
1920 Office of park naturalist created; first lecturer employed by the National Park Service.
1923 President and Mrs. Harding visited park. Howard Eaton Trail dedicated.
1927 President and Mrs. Coolidge visited the park. Opening of Gallatin Gateway for rail visitors.
1928 Donation of $110,000 for educational work by Laura Spelman Rockefeller Foundation, and beginning of museum development under the American Association of Museums.
1929 Park enlarged by act of March 1, 1929.
1930 Park boundaries further extended by act of April 19.
1932 Proclamation of October 20 enlarged park by 7,600 acres, under authority of act of March 26, 1926.
1935 Road from Red Lodge to Cooke, Mont., open to admit visitors via northeast entrance.

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