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Remnants Of The Past

When you think of Yellowstone National Park the first things that come to mind are Old Faithful, grizzly bears, wolves, waterfalls, canyons and all the other things that are associated with an outdoor wonderland. These are only the tip of the iceberg of what this place has to offer in those areas. One thing that often gets overlooked is the rich history the grand old park has to offer.

Yellowstone National Park was named the world’s first national park on March 1st, 1872. There were three expeditions that led to this dedication. Before the expeditions trappers and prospectors were the majority of the white folk that crossed these lands. They were most likely looking for beavers to trap or gold and other precious metals. The lands were still home to the natives at this time and the area was home to bands of the Crow and Shoshone in closest vicinity along with other tribes using the area as a hunting and gathering grounds.

The first human related site documented by archaeologist dates back to 11,000 years ago. There are sea fossils that are 350 million years old found in the Madison Limestone formation. Did you know that redwood trees once grew in Yellowstone? These are but just a sampling of the vast history this place has to offer.

If you’re interested in exploring Historic Yellowstone we would love to show you around the park.

Mountain Man Guiding is now booking 2024 tours.

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