Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Stephen Mather (1867-1930), first director of the National Park Service, poses with an elk calf.
1918
U.S. Cavalry troops leave the park, ex-
cept the few who stay on as rangers.
World War I ends; nearly 10 million
people killed.
1920
First chief ranger, James McBride, is ap-
pointed.
1921
Improved approach road to the South
Entrance over Togwotee Pass is dedic-
ated.
1923
The Howard Eaton Trail, a 157-mile
loop bridle trail, is dedicated.
Grasshoppers consume nearly
everything green growing in Montana.
1927
The Milwaukee Road carries rail pas-
sengers to Gallatin Gateway (near Boze-
man, MT).
1928
Several concession companies are
bought out by Harry W. Childs and
merged to become the long-lived Yel-
lowstone Park Co. under William M.
Nichols 8 years later.
