![]() NPS / Yellowstone Spatial Analysis Center There are 27 current tribes that have historic connections to the lands and resources now found within Yellowstone National Park.
![]() Park HistoryLearn about Yellowstone's story from the earliest humans to today. ![]() European Americans ArriveIn the late 1700s, fur traders traveled the Yellowstone River in search of Native Americans with whom to trade. ![]() Expeditions Explore YellowstoneFormal expeditions mapped and explored the area, leading to the nation's understanding of the region. ![]() Birth of a National ParkLearn about Yellowstone's early days as a national park. ![]() Modern ManagementManaging the national park has evolved over time and dealt with some complex issues. ![]() Today's National Park ServiceThe National Park Service manages over 80 million acres in all 50 states, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Guam, and American Samoa. ![]() Timeline of Human History in YellowstoneThe human history of the Yellowstone region goes back more than 11,000 years. ![]() The Earliest Humans in YellowstoneHuman occupation of this area seems to follow environmental changes of the last 15,000 years. ![]() Historic TribesMany tribes have a traditional connection to this region and its resources. |
Last updated: March 12, 2021