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People are an integral part of the Yellowstone story. Human history in the region goes back more than 11,000 years. The place has been a source of sustenance, a place to study, a home, a place to explore, and a place to visit time and again. This is the birthplace of the national park idea, and so this is a place where national park rangers have evolved as our understanding of being stewards of these national treasures has evolved. Notable People in Yellowstone's HistoryHere are just a few of the millions of people that have visited this area and left their mark, or been touched by the place in some way.
Associated Tribes of Yellowstone
27 tribes have ties to the area and resources now found within Yellowstone National Park. The Tukudika Indians
The Tukudika Indians were a band of Mountain Shoshone that lived for thousands of years in the area that would become known as Yellowstone. History & Culture
Explore the rich human and ecological stories that continue to unfold. |
Last updated: September 3, 2021