Yellowstone National Park
http://www.nps.gov/yell/index.htm


This National Park Service website highlights the nature and features found in this park. It provides information about the geology of park (Old Faithful, Mammoth Hot Springs, Norris, Canyon, West Thumb, Bridge Bay, Tower-Roosevelt), geothermal features (hot springs, mud pots, fumaroles, geysers), wildlife (bison, wolves, mountain lions, elk, birds, bears, coyotes), fish, fire, wetland resources, and the famous sand verbena plant found only in Yellowstone. There are also many publications dealing with environmental assessments, project reports and park plans available to download. The history and archeology of the park are covered as well. Live webcams show visitors updated images of Old Faithful, Mammoth Hot Springs and a fire camera on Mt. Washburn. Online tours also take visitors to the Old Faithful area, the South section of the park, the North section of the park and to Mammoth Hot Springs.

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Subject: Geoscience:Hydrology, Geology:Geochemistry, Biology
Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Collection
Grade Level: General Public
Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Hydrology/Hydrogeology, Geochemistry, Teach the Earth:Teaching Topics:Water
Focus on Yellowstone: Geothermal processes and features, Yellowstone hazards, Bedrock geology, Wildlife and plants, Geomicrobiology