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Americans are shopping themselves out of jobs while Wal-Marts everyday low price does not include the costs of climate change or the costs of the destruction of China's land, water, and air.

~Vandana Shiva ~

Almanac

Yellowstone National Park came into being on March 1, 1872 as the first national park in the world.

More than half a million years ago the ground underneath Yellowstone exploded, leaving behind a crater of more than a thousand square miles.


Photo: NPS.

Geysers and hot springs still hint at the forces below, while majestic peaks and scenic rivers contribute to the staggering vistas.

It also boasts an amazing array of large animals, including bison, wolves, elk, and grizzly bear.