Videos | Photos | Interactives

Creation of Yellowstone (3:23)

The geological history of Yellowstone National Park dates back to the formation of the North American continent.

Watch Similar Videos

  • This video can be viewed when you log in with your TV provider.

    Select your TV provider to log in to have full access to videos

    • Select your TV provider
    • See More Providers
    Don't see your TV provider? Learn more

Your Parental Control settings do not allow you to view thiscontent.

Videos (7)

  • Creation of Yellowstone
    Creation of Yellowstone

    Video Clip (3:23)

    The geological history of Yellowstone National Park dates back to the formation of the North American continent.

    Video Clip (3:23)
  • The Buffalo and Native Americans
    The Buffalo and Native Americans

    Video Clip (1:52)

    The buffalo was an essential part of Native American life, used in everything from religious rituals to teepee construction.

    Video Clip (1:52)
  • Transcontinental Railroad
    Transcontinental Railroad

    Video Clip (3:27)

    Find out how the transcontinental railroad transformed America into one nation.

    Video Clip (3:27)
  • Roosevelt Arch
    Roosevelt Arch

    Video Clip (2:19)

    America's first national park, and easily the most recognizable national park in the world, Yellowstone was made possible by President Theodore Roosevelt, a well-known conservationist.

    Video Clip (2:19)
  • American Buffalo
    American Buffalo

    Video Clip (2:52)

    The construction of the railroad led to the near-extinction of the buffalo, which had sustained native populations for centuries.

    Video Clip (2:52)
  • World's Largest Coal Mine
    World's Largest Coal Mine

    Video Clip (3:29)

    Discover how much coal is produced by the largest mine in the world--the North Antelope Rochelle Coal Mine.

    Video Clip (3:29)
  • Mega Disasters: Yellowstone Eruption
    Mega Disasters: Yellowstone Eruption

    Video Clip (2:43)

    After 70,000 years Yellowstone's multiple volcanoes could erupt again affecting the global climate.

    Video Clip (2:43)

Photo Galleries (4)

  • Wyoming
    Wyoming

    11 Photos

    View pictures from the state of Wyoming on History. See images of famous locations that represent the state.

    (11 Photos)
  • Native American Tribes and Cultures
    Native American Tribes and Cultures

    13 Photos

    Native American cultures in the United States include socially and geographically diverse groups.

    (13 Photos)
  • Native American Warriors and Battles
    Native American Warriors and Battles

    13 Photos

    Discover the history of conflict between colonial and American governments and the Native American population of the United States.

    (13 Photos)
  • Native Americans: Legislation
    Native Americans: Legislation

    12 Photos

    For more than 300 years, Native Americans have fought, often through legal efforts, to preserve and maintain their cultures, land and way of life.

    (12 Photos)

Interactives (3)

Most Popular Videos on History.com

More videos

Newest Videos on History.com

More videos

Read More about Wyoming

The 44th U.S. state, Wyoming is known for its natural environment and national parks.

Go

Related Shows

  • America The Story of Us

    America The Story of Us

    America The Story of Us is an epic 12-hour television event that tells the extraordinary story of how America was invented.

  • How The States Got Their Shapes

    How The States Got Their Shapes

    We take the shapes of our states for granted, but the map of America could have looked very different.

Shop HISTORY

See More