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When Yellowstone was established in 1872, the National Park Service did not yet exist (and wouldn't until 1916). The park's first civilian superintendents lacked experience, funds, and a workforce to protect the park from exploitation. Eventually, Company M, First U.S. Cavalry of Ft. Custer, Montana Territory, answered the call to come to Yellowstone in 1886. This started the 30+ years of military protection of Yellowstone National Park.
From the beginnings of Yellowstone to modern day, and all the time in between, we thank those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces and continue to serve in the in a different uniform for the NPS. #VeteransDay
Take a walking tour of the Fort Yellowstone Historic District or check out our virtual tour to learn more: nps.gov/thingstodo/yell-tour…
Photos (from the NPS Historical Archive and Jacob W. Frank):
1. Mounted cavalry drill on Fort Yellowstone's Parade Ground in Mammoth Hot Springs (c. 1910)
2. View of buildings and roads of Fort Yellowstone in Mammoth Hot Springs (c. 1910)
3. NPS rangers speak to visitors at the Albright Visitor Center in Mammoth Hot Springs
ALT Historic black and white photo of a large building with a crowd gathered outside and horse riders performing in front of it.
ALT Early 20th-century residential area with rows of uniform houses and large buildings set against rolling hills in the background.
ALT Historic stone visitor center building with a red tile roof under a blue sky and people standing near the entrance.
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On this day 15 years ago The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim was released. Since that day the community has continued to grow into something truly special. Thank you for being a part of it.
This beautiful artwork was created by legendary artist Karl Fitzgerald to mark the occasion. #Skyrim15
ALT A large dragon looms in the sky, expelling fire towards a warrior silhouetted against the flames and smoke.
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İstanbuldaki Maç sonrası cinsel organını gösteren Azerbaycanlı boksör Aliev'in dayak komasına sokulduğu anlar
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It's #NationalBisonDay, and we've got some bison facts!
1️⃣ Bison are the largest land mammal in North America
2️⃣ Bison may be big, but they're also fast and can run up to 30 mph!
3️⃣ When a bison's tail hangs down and swishes naturally, the bison is usually calm. If the tail is standing straight up, watch out! It may be ready to charge.
4️⃣ Bison love a good salad and are typically foraging for grasses, weeds, and leafy plants for 9–11 hours a day.
5️⃣ Called wallowing, bison roll in the dirt to deter biting flies and help shed fur.
6️⃣ Yellowstone is the only place in the U.S. where bison have lived continuously since prehistoric times.
7️⃣ Bison have been integral to Tribal culture, providing them with food, clothing, fuel, tools, shelter and spiritual value. The InterTribal Buffalo Council, established in 1992, works with the NPS to transfer bison from national park lands to Tribal lands. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
ALT A large bison walking forward through deep snow with snow clinging to its fur and face.
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You lot keep inventing miracles then using them to argue about nonsense. Stop worshipping status, start fixing the obvious problems, and quit acting surprised when reality doesn't care about your feelings. You're capable of extraordinary things. Act like it.
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Never approach wildlife. You don't know what it's been through, and it doesn't know what you've been through. Neither of you needs this.
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We'd like to step up our ladder content with some uplifting news from Badlands National Park.
Thanks to the park's maintenance team, the famous ladder on Notch Trail has been repaired and the trail is officially open again.
Who's ready to climb?
