Images From Yellowstone: America’s First National Park
Mario Tama, a photojournalist, captured stunning images of Yellowstone National Park as it prepares for events celebrating America's 250th anniversary. The photographs showcase the park's diverse wildlife and iconic landscapes, including the Grand Prismatic Spring and the Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River. Visitors are seen engaging with the park's natural beauty, highlighting its significance as America's first national park.
- ▪Mario Tama photographed Yellowstone National Park in May 2026 ahead of the 250th anniversary celebrations.
- ▪The Grand Prismatic Spring is the largest hot spring in the United States, measuring over 300 feet wide and 120 feet deep.
- ▪Visitors gathered to witness the eruption of Castle Geyser and to photograph wildlife, including grizzly bears and bison.
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PhotographyImages From Yellowstone: America’s First National ParkEarlier this month, Mario Tama, a photojournalist with Getty Images, traveled to Yellowstone National Park to photograph some of its spectacular scenery and wildlife, ahead of upcoming commemorative events celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.By Alan TaylorMay 27, 2026, 12:01 PM ET ShareSave Mario Tama / GettyAn aerial view of visitors walking around Grand Prismatic Spring in the Midway Geyser Basin on May 24, 2026, in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. Grand Prismatic Spring is the largest hot spring in the United States at more than 300 feet wide at its widest point, and more than 120 feet deep.
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