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hello, can someone please help me compare and contrast Yellowstone National Park and Zion National Park

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Yellowstone National Park

  • Located in the western United States, largely in the northwest corner of Wyoming and extends into the states of Montana and Idaho
  • Known for its wildlife and its many geothermal features (ex : Old Faithful)
  • Spans an area of 3,468.4 square miles
  • Numerous recreational opportunities such as hiking, camping, boating, fishing, and sightseeing
  • Established as a National Park in 1872

Zion National Park

  • Located in southern United States in the state of Utah
  • The park has a unique geography and a variety of life zones that allow for unusual plant and animal biodiversity
  • Spans an area of 229.1 square miles
  • Includes natural attractions like mountains, canyons, buttes, mesas, monoliths, rivers, slot canyons, and natural arches
  • Established in 1919
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