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As Yellowstone National Park prepares for an influx of visitors this summer, they remind folks to enjoy the beauty and majesty of the park by following these tips.

What is Yellowstone National Park? Yellowstone is the world's first national park. The park opened March 1, 1872, and boasts unique hydrothermal and geologic features on 2.2 million acres.

Geoscientists have discovered a magma cap at Yellowstone National Park that is likely playing a critical role in preventing a massive eruption.

Still, geological changes in Yellowstone draw interest because the park overlies a volcano that was responsible for powerful eruptions in the distant past.