Yellowstone Gulf National Park
Geography
The Yellowstone Gulf National park features several different biomes, all rich and diverse in their ecology. The eastern side of the park is bordered by the Yellowstone Gulf, sometimes called the Yellowstone sea, and the northern and western sides of it flow into the Rocky mountains. In the gulf there are several volcanoes, all active or dormant, surrounded by natural hot springs and geysers. Many of the hot springs are brightly and brilliantly colored due to bacteria living inside of them. Away from the mountains, the park has vast prairies and dry scrubland, with the occasional deciduous or conifer forest. Many lakes and rivers dot the landscape, many flowing into the gulf itself.
Thanks to its preservation for the sake of science and study of the volcanos, the park is relatively untouched and unchanged, only marked trails, LNPS buildings and camps, and the few and far between tourist centers dotting the landscape inside its borders. It is a beautiful land of unchanged beauty at the hands of man, with incredible wildlife.
Localized Phenomena
Due to being situated within the Yellowstone Supervolcano's caldera, there are dozens of smaller volcanos, vents, and steam geysers in the area that erupt and outgas frequently. The volcanos are also prone to causing large earthquakes and landslides. Geysers are relatively common here, with over half of all geysers in the world found within the park.
Fauna & Flora
The park boasts a wide variety of charismatic animals that are protected from hunting throughout most of the year. Bison, wolves, bears, cougars, and wild boar are some of its most well known inhabitants. Deer, elk, wild sheep, moose, and mountain goats are in high population here as well, making a large diversity of large herbivores.
Black Footed-Ferrets also call the park home along with beavers, prairie dogs, badgers, lynx, coyotes, weasels, otters, and foxes among the park's smaller mammals.
There is quite a large diversity of raptors to be found by bird enthusiasts as well that feed on the park's rodents such as mice, squirrels, and rabbits. Hawks, falcons, and eagles are quite common. Along with a high diversity of smaller songbirds, there are populations of the Painted Gull near the gulf.
Due to such a high diversity of animals, it is not uncommon or unheard of for Minor Gods to visit the park to check up on their kin. Ferventi, God of Wolves, Hikaru Vulapin, God of Foxes, Ludovic, and others are among the most frequent of the gods, who all will occasionally bring their own entourages of animals.
Tourism
As one of the most geologically active places in the world, the park is often visited by geologists, volcanologists, biologists, and ecologists. Many regard the park as a playground for study in their respective fields. Scientists typically are given much longer visas to the park than the general population, even if visiting for pleasure rather than work. They are also given special access to ordinarily, Laramidia National Park Services private buildings and other 'back of house' facilities to tour.
The park's natural beauty and natural wonders also draw in thousands of visitors per year, mainly from Laramidia and Appalachia. Its long, pristine hiking trails and campgrounds allow for visitors to the park to rest and relax while enjoying nature in its fullest with extended stays. The general civilian population is only allowed to make camp at designated rest stops and campgrounds throughout the park, with a maximum stay of one week per party.
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Yellowstone Bay, Gulf of Yellowstone, Yellow Volcano Bay
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Gulf / Lagoon
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