This 150 Year Commemorative Publication is filled with over 165 spectacular photographs, detailed educational material, Information and photographs of the recent Yellowstone Flood that caused the closing of all 5 Park entrances, descriptions used in volcanology, and extensive need-to-know lodging, hiking and trail information. It details Yellowstone's volcanic past and describes the devastating impact to humankind if a super eruptive event should occur in the future. Peppered with several of the author's intriguing backstories, the book captures the recent and ancient history of Yellowstone while showcasing the Park's exquisite scenery, active geysers and geothermal anomalies.As you journey through these pages you will learn about the scientific discoveries which helped to advance humanity in the fields of medicine, biology, and in that segment of forensics which incorporates DNA fingerprinting. You'll also learn how these discoveries at Yellowstone aided in our knowledge of life's origins and how that relates to the possibilities of extraterrestrial life.You'll grow to understand how climate change has altered the Park's weather and how that has effected*its volume of snowfall and the damaging results that is having on the Park*its warmer temperatures and the havoc that is causing to the fish, waterfowl and mammals in the Park*its severe weather systems Finally you'll witness man's impact on our climate as a whole while discovering the grim environmental outlook created by our world's continued use of chemical contaminants that, without active intervention and change, will ultimately doom the fate of our great National Park and all the creatures who call this magical place their home.This 150 Year Special Anniversary Edition is a must have for those:**Planning a trip to Yellowstone**Who want to re-live their recent Yellowstone experience**Wishing to understand volcanos, supereruptions, earthquakes and geothermal anomalies**Desiring a scientific education on volcanology **Concerned about the Park's effect from climate change **Wanting a lovely cocktail table book for display.