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Grand Canyon Webquest

http://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/kidsyouth/scavengerhunt.htm
1. In 1898 a trail was built into the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone so that visitors could
be led on hikes to the base of the Lower Falls. Who built the trail and led the hikes? You
will find the answer somewhere in the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone Online Tour.

2. In 1886, fourteen years after Yellowstone National Park was established, there was a U.S.
Army base built at the north end of the park. What was the army's primary function in
Yellowstone? You will find the answer somewhere in the Historic Fort Yellowstone Online
Tour.

3. When a geyser has a large cone of stone that has built up over time at the base of the
geyser it is a pretty safe bet that the geyser is a very old one. Which geyser in the Old
Faithful area has the largest cone and is therefore probably the oldest geyser in that
area? You will find the answer somewhere in the Old Faithful Area Online Tour.

4. One of the boardwalks through Mammoth Hot Springs was repeatedly buried by mineral
deposits coming from the run-off waters of one of the springs. How was this problem
solved? You will find the answer somewhere in the Mammoth Hot Springs Online Tour.

5. In 1989 one of Yellowstones geysers exploded. I don't mean erupted, I mean exploded!
When it exploded pieces of rock were thrown 216 feet (66 m) from the geyser. What is the
name of that geyser? You will find the answer somewhere in the Norris Geyser Basin
Online Tour.