“The Influences of Art on Yellowstone”

May 4, 2003

The spectacular waterfalls, geysers, rock formations, & vistas in these works helped spread an appreciation of the wonders of Yellowstone. When President Grant signed into law the bill establishing Yellowstone as our first national park in 1872, he set in motion the tradition of preserving other tracts of great beauty for future generations. (NPS) Access the Site