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What is the big thing that brings people to Yellowstone National Park?

Old Faithful is the most popular attraction in Yellowstone National Park. It erupts on a predictable schedule, making it easy to enjoy.



The primary draw for millions of visitors to Yellowstone National Park is its unparalleled collection of hydrothermal features, most notably Old Faithful Geyser. As the world's first national park, it sits atop a volcanic hotspot, containing more than 10,000 geothermal wonders, including bubbling mud pots, brilliant hot springs like the Grand Prismatic Spring, and over 500 active geysers. Beyond the steam and sulfur, the park is equally famous for its "American Serengeti" status, offering some of the best wildlife viewing in the country. Tourists flock to the Lamar and Hayden Valleys to see grizzly bears, gray wolves, and massive herds of wild bison. The combination of these unique geological "alienscapes" and the raw, untamed nature of the Rocky Mountains creates a "bucket list" destination that provides a sensory experience found nowhere else on Earth.

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Yellowstone National Park, America's first National Park, offers truly unique experiences like spectacular hiking trails, beautiful views, Old Faithful, and geysers shooting water 100 feet into the air.

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Old Faithful geyser is the main attraction of Yellowstone! Together with the Grand Prismatic Spring, Old Faithful is one of the most popular attractions of Yellowstone. No matter what time you come, it will always be busy.

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Swimming in Yellowstone National Park Yellowstone National Park isn't exactly known for its swimming holes. Due to the thermal activity in the park, most rivers and lakes in Yellowstone are closed to swimmers. However, if you're up for an adventure, the park has opened up a few alluring areas to the public.

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Pets are allowed in public areas, parking lots and within 100 feet of any road. They must be on a leash that is not longer than 6 feet in length at all times. Visitors are not allowed to tie their pet to trees or other objects and leave them unattended. Pet kennels cannot be left outside of vehicles.

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Instead, the name was attributed as early as 1805 to Native Americans who were referring to yellow sandstones along the banks of the Yellowstone River in eastern Montana, several hundred miles downstream and northeast of the Park.

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Always stay at least 100 yards (91 m) away from bears and wolves, and at least 25 yards (23 m) away from all other animals, including bison and elk. Hot springs have injured or killed more people in Yellowstone than any other natural feature. Keep your children close and don't let them run.

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So no selfies, no touching, no chasing. When entering Yellowstone National Park, a park ranger hands visitors a pamphlet full of helpful information. This guide instructs tourists to stay at least 25 yards away from bison, elk and other wildlife, and to stay at least 100 yards away from bears and wolves.

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Yes, guns are permitted in Yellowstone National Park Park visitors are able to openly carry legal handguns, rifles, shotguns and other firearms per a federal law approved by Congress and signed by President Barack Obama in February 2010. Concealed weapons are allowed by state statute.

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Don't touch any water in or around thermal features. Never swim, soak, or wade in thermal features. More than 20 people have died from intentionally entering or falling into hot springs.

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