Yellowstone National Park vs Rocky Mountain National Park

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Number of visitors (2022)

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UNESCO World Heritage Site

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Established

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Highest mountain peak

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Popular hikes

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STATE

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Yosemite National Park – best time to visit, wildlife, photos, etc

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Yellowstone National Park vs Rocky Mountain National Park

Yellowstone National Park vs Rocky Mountain National Park

Number of visitors (2022)

Yellowstone National Park - 3.29 million Rocky Mountain National Park - 4.3 million

UNESCO World Heritage Site

UNESCO World Heritage Site

Established

Established

Highest mountain peak

Highest mountain peak

Popular hikes

Popular hikes

STATE

STATE

Yosemite National Park – best time to visit, wildlife, photos, etc

Yosemite National Park – best time to visit, wildlife, photos, etc