Mihaila Mihnea Alexandru

“Transylvania“ by | Johannes Hulsch

a path to nowhere

by Michael Bierek

Artist Point, Yellowstone National Park [OC] [1960 x 4032] - kk0707kk

© riverwindphotography

A Female grey wolf at the West Yellowstone Grizzly and Wolf Discovery

© riverwindphotography, August 2017

The world’s first national park, Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, Montana and Idaho, was established on this day in 1872. Passed by Congress and signed by President Ulysses S. Grant, the Yellowstone National Park Protection Act says “the headwaters of the Yellowstone River… is hereby reserved and withdrawn from settlement, occupancy, or sale… and dedicated and set apart as a public park or pleasuring-ground for the benefit and enjoyment of the people.” With incredible geothermal features, amazing wildlife and stunning scenery, there’s no wonder why Yellowstone continues to fascinate us after all these years. Help protect it for future generations by taking the Yellowstone Pledge. Photo by Jacob W. Frank, National Park Service.

The American bison is our national mammal and a symbol of the Department of the Interior. Rugged and resilient, bison are surprisingly agile, able to jump fences and run up to 35 miles an hour. Recovering from near extinction, 17 bison herds can be found on public lands across the West. They are a wonder to see in the wild and we’re proud to feature them on National Bison Day. Photo of bison at Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming courtesy of Travis O’Brien.

Yellowstone

Thanks to photographer Josh Packer for this wonderful photo showing two of the icons of Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. A shaggy bison finds some warmth near the erupting geyser: Old Faithful. Even though they’re well adapted for winter survival, the bison probably enjoys a short break from the cold in the steamy spray. Photo courtesy of Josh Packer.

Yellowstone National Park by David Wessels

Springtime landscapes in Yellowstone National Park

You deserve someone worthy of you and that isn’t me. That’s not what I’ve been saying. I know, that’s what I’m saying. You deserve someone better because you are selfless to a nauseating degree. // happy birthday, @1-crazy-dreamer​!