We’ve been in Yellowstone for a few days now. It’s an amazing place. Every day we’ve seen different things.
Yellowstone is big, but how big is it? This question led me to other statistical questions. As I went looking for answers, I found a cool infographic from the Yellowstone National Park Lodges (you can see the entire thing here.) These numbers are big, but more importantly, they show how important Yellowstone is and why it should be protected as more and more people visit.
Yellowstone by the numbers
- Yellowstone is 2.2 million acres, the second largest National Park in the lower forty-eight. Death Valley is the largest outside of Alaska.
- There are 310 miles of paved road in Yellowstone. That isn’t a lot for that much land, which explains the traffic jams.
- There are more than 300 geysers in the park. Various apps will tell you when many of them are erupting.
- There are 290 waterfalls. I bet some of them are rather remote, but it would be fun to try and see them all. (Other people agree since there are books and websites for those who want to a challenge.)
- Sixty-seven different mammals live in the park. That is another list I want to find.
- There are 285 types of birds. List!
I’m going to enjoy exploring Yellowstone in the years to come. Visit me and we’ll go find a waterfall together.