Learning Family Reisers at Yellowstone National Park June 12 - 19, 1998

Yellowstone is the world's first and oldest national park. It was established in 1872. We decided to take our home school on the road to Yellowstone to finish up our study of geology and weather, and begin study of the origin of life on earth. We were gone for 8 days, June 12 - June 19, 1998. This site was originally created while we were on the road, and uploaded via cellular modem from within the park. It has be reworked slightly since then to improve navigation.

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Saturday, June 13: Craters of the Moon National Monument, Idaho. Sunday, June 14: All about geysers, Old Faithful, Bison, Elk, Squirrels Mon day, June 15: Mammoth Hot Springs, Thermophiles, Coyote, Deer, SNOW! Tuesday, June 16: Canyon Campground, cold and snowy in the morning, clearing, bike ride, bear country Wednesday, June 17: Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Upper and Lower Falls Thursday, June 18: Rain again. Build our own geyser, bike ride, more wildlife. Friday, June 19: Torrential rain. BEAR SIGHTING! drive home.

Yellowstone Country : The Enduring Wonder (National Geographic Park Profiles) by Seymour L. Fishbein National Geographic has never let us down, and this book is no exception. Full of spectacular photographs, it also has good maps and tips for planning your trip.

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The Yellowstone Association Non-Profit Yellowstone education association. Yellowstone National Park Not the official page, but interesting? The Yellowstone Experience Someone's personal page about Yellowstone. Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming State of Wyoming Tourist information about Yellowstone, including maps, features, and more.	Frommer's Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks One of the most popular guides to Yellowstone. A must for first-time visitors. There is so much to see, so planning your visit ahead to cover what interests you will result in a much more rewarding experience. Accurate info on camping, wildlife and geological attractions. The Absolutely True Story...How I Visited Yellowstone Park With the Terrible Rupes by Willo Davis Roberts, Dan Burr (Illustrator) OK, so this isn't really a true story. Join Lewis and Alison Dodge on a summer vacation with their rich neighbors, and find out that money doesn't make it fun. Especially in Yellowstone!

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