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Yellowstone National Park is in the U.S. states of Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana. It became the first

National Park in 1872. There are geysers and hot springs at Yellowstone. There are also many animals at
Yellowstone. There are elk, bison, sheep, grizzly bears, black bears, moose, coyotes, and more.

More than 3 million people visit Yellowstone National Park each year. During the winter, visitors can ski

or go snowmobiling there. There are also snow coaches that give tours. Visitors can see

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come from the geysers. During other seasons, visitors can go boating or fishing. People can ride horses there.
There are nature trails and tours. Most visitors want to see Old Faithful, a very

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Visitors can check a schedule to see the exact time that Old Faithful is going to erupt. There are many other
geysers and boiling springs in the area. Great Fountain Geyser erupts every 11 hours. Excelsior Geyser produces
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g water each minute! Boiling water is 100 degrees Celsius, or 212 degrees Fahrenheit –

that’s very hot! People also like to see the Grand Prismatic Spring. It is the largest hot spring in the park. It has
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s. Visiting Yellowstone National Park can be a

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