jan 1, 1872 - Yellowstone National Park created

Description:

-ppl feared overdevelopment, wanted federal gov to not sell off all the land
-Congress preserved pretty places.
-railroad tourism was wanted

-2 mil acres
-world's first national park
-meant for the public
-No one knew how to run a national park, U.S. army was in charge. They arrested many Native American ppl hunting on the land.
-1900s- more parks in the west-> consistent management policies

Added to timeline:

Date: