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You’re about to dive into a wild story about how Yellowstone became the first national park in the world. We’re talking about the 1870s when explorers came back from the American west with some mind-blowing tales. They said there were waterfalls bursting from the ground and boiling mud pots. Congress, being all skeptical, decided to send a painter and a photographer to check it out. When they saw the amazing images, lawmakers did something totally unprecedented: they set aside 2 million acres of land for everyone to enjoy. So, get ready to learn how Yellowstone went from a crazy idea to a cherished national treasure!
By James A. Brown5
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You’re about to dive into a wild story about how Yellowstone became the first national park in the world. We’re talking about the 1870s when explorers came back from the American west with some mind-blowing tales. They said there were waterfalls bursting from the ground and boiling mud pots. Congress, being all skeptical, decided to send a painter and a photographer to check it out. When they saw the amazing images, lawmakers did something totally unprecedented: they set aside 2 million acres of land for everyone to enjoy. So, get ready to learn how Yellowstone went from a crazy idea to a cherished national treasure!

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