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- Travel Guidebook, "Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks," 1933 - Yellowstone National Park, established 1872, was America's first national park. Early tourists reached Yellowstone by railroads like the Union Pacific, producer of this guidebook. The increasing popularity of automobiles spelled the decline of Yellowstone-bound trains. The more than 4/5 of travelers that had gone by rail in 1915 had been reduced to about 1/8 by 1930.
- 1933
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Travel Guidebook, "Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks," 1933
Yellowstone National Park, established 1872, was America's first national park. Early tourists reached Yellowstone by railroads like the Union Pacific, producer of this guidebook. The increasing popularity of automobiles spelled the decline of Yellowstone-bound trains. The more than 4/5 of travelers that had gone by rail in 1915 had been reduced to about 1/8 by 1930.
- "The Rocky Mountain National Parks Transportation Co.," Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park, Colorado, circa 1920 -
- circa 1920
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"The Rocky Mountain National Parks Transportation Co.," Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park, Colorado, circa 1920
- Riverside Geyser, Yellowstone National Park, 1908 - Yellowstone National Park, established 1872, was America's first national park. Approximately two square miles in area, Upper Geyser Basin contains the largest concentrations of geysers in the park. Located along the Firehole River, Riverside's eruption sprays as high as 75 feet, and it shoots water at an angle over the river, sometimes creating a rainbow effect.
- 1908
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Riverside Geyser, Yellowstone National Park, 1908
Yellowstone National Park, established 1872, was America's first national park. Approximately two square miles in area, Upper Geyser Basin contains the largest concentrations of geysers in the park. Located along the Firehole River, Riverside's eruption sprays as high as 75 feet, and it shoots water at an angle over the river, sometimes creating a rainbow effect.
- Canyon Lodge, Yellowstone National Park, 1937 - Yellowstone National Park, established 1872, was America's first national park. Motorists, first allowed into Yellowstone in 1915, increasingly demanded more comforts than primitive camping. So, through the 1920s, park administrators constructed a rustic lodge at each of the main stops, with a series of modestly priced and sized cabins. The lodges offered dining, entertainment, and grand lobbies for socializing.
- 1937
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Canyon Lodge, Yellowstone National Park, 1937
Yellowstone National Park, established 1872, was America's first national park. Motorists, first allowed into Yellowstone in 1915, increasingly demanded more comforts than primitive camping. So, through the 1920s, park administrators constructed a rustic lodge at each of the main stops, with a series of modestly priced and sized cabins. The lodges offered dining, entertainment, and grand lobbies for socializing.
- Zion National Park Pennant, 1940-1960 - Travelers often return home with souvenirs that serve as tangible reminders of places visited. Felt pennants were a popular choice of vacationing Americans in the mid-1900s. This example is from Zion National Park in Utah. It depicts two park scenes--a sandstone mountain known as the Great White Throne and a large tunnel on the Zion - Mount Carmel Highway.
- 1940-1960
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Zion National Park Pennant, 1940-1960
Travelers often return home with souvenirs that serve as tangible reminders of places visited. Felt pennants were a popular choice of vacationing Americans in the mid-1900s. This example is from Zion National Park in Utah. It depicts two park scenes--a sandstone mountain known as the Great White Throne and a large tunnel on the Zion - Mount Carmel Highway.
- Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, 1961 -
- 1961
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Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, 1961
- Grotto Geyser, Yellowstone National Park, 1935 - Yellowstone National Park, established 1872, was America's first national park. Approximately two square miles in area, Upper Geyser Basin contains the largest concentrations of geysers in the park--in fact, nearly one-quarter of all the geysers in the world. Grotto, named for its interesting shape, usually erupts every two to five hours and hits heights of 20 to 30 feet.
- 1935
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Grotto Geyser, Yellowstone National Park, 1935
Yellowstone National Park, established 1872, was America's first national park. Approximately two square miles in area, Upper Geyser Basin contains the largest concentrations of geysers in the park--in fact, nearly one-quarter of all the geysers in the world. Grotto, named for its interesting shape, usually erupts every two to five hours and hits heights of 20 to 30 feet.
- Emerald Pool, Yellowstone National Park, 1935 - Yellowstone National Park, established 1872, was America's first national park. Approximately two square miles in area, Upper Geyser Basin contains the largest concentrations of geysers in the park--in fact, nearly one-quarter of all the geysers in the world. Colorful hot springs also exist here, including Emerald Pool, named for its beautiful gem-like color.
- 1935
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Emerald Pool, Yellowstone National Park, 1935
Yellowstone National Park, established 1872, was America's first national park. Approximately two square miles in area, Upper Geyser Basin contains the largest concentrations of geysers in the park--in fact, nearly one-quarter of all the geysers in the world. Colorful hot springs also exist here, including Emerald Pool, named for its beautiful gem-like color.
- "Motorist's Guide, Yellowstone National Park," 1926 - Automobiles were officially allowed to enter Yellowstone National Park in 1915. In the coming years, the park hosted thousands of motorists. This guide from 1926 included maps, park regulations, and other important information for a visit to Yellowstone by automobile.
- 1926
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"Motorist's Guide, Yellowstone National Park," 1926
Automobiles were officially allowed to enter Yellowstone National Park in 1915. In the coming years, the park hosted thousands of motorists. This guide from 1926 included maps, park regulations, and other important information for a visit to Yellowstone by automobile.
- "Isle Royale National Park...Michigan," 1941 - Congress authorized the creation of Isle Royale National Park in 1931. In order to establish the park, the Governor of Michigan appointed the Isle Royale National Park Commission, which included Edsel Ford, to handle land acquisition. By 1940, the Commission had acquired a majority of the island for the state who then transferred it over to the National Park Service.
- 1941
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"Isle Royale National Park...Michigan," 1941
Congress authorized the creation of Isle Royale National Park in 1931. In order to establish the park, the Governor of Michigan appointed the Isle Royale National Park Commission, which included Edsel Ford, to handle land acquisition. By 1940, the Commission had acquired a majority of the island for the state who then transferred it over to the National Park Service.