Yellowstone National Park - Canyon Visitor Education Center
Posted by: gparkes
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Canyon Visitor Education Center is a must see for a visit to Yellowstone National Park. For an understanding of the mechanics of what makes Yellowstone work, this is the place to come!
Waymark Code: WM865J
Location: Wyoming, United States
Date Posted: 02/05/2010
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Yellowstone National Park
America's first, and perhaps, greatest National Park. This is the park that set the global standard for what a National Park should be. After a lot of exploration, President Ulysses S. Grant signed into law the first National Park of any nation on March 1, 1872. While President Grant's administration may be marred by corruption and scandal, Grant gains little noteriety or credit for his role in this historic occassion, which is well deserved.
Canyon Visitor Education Center
The emphasis of this location is the museum on the Yellowstone Supervolcano. Exhibits inside show how the hotspot is moving eastward. Another exhibit displays a 9,000 kugel ball, which is very easy to move.
Rangers on staff are available to give insight to the area.
Services open in early May as the roads are able to be cleared.
Closed during winter months.
Service begin to close in late August at Canyon Village, with the majority of services closed by late September.
Be sure to check with the Yellowstone National Park website when planning a trip.
Phone: 307-344-2550.