In 1872, Wyoming became home to the first national park in the world: Yellowstone. With its geysers, hot springs, and abundant wildlife, it remains one of America’s greatest natural treasures.

The park’s creation marked the start of a global conservation movement and secured Wyoming’s place as a guardian of the wild frontier.

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