Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The 1988 fires burned more than one-third of Yellowstone's territory.
1992
Annual park visitation tops 3 million.
1995
First wolves are introduced into Yellow-
stone from Canada.
World Heritage Committee adds Yel-
lowstone to its World Heritage in
Danger list.
1996
U.S. government stops the Canadian
Noranda Minerals company from min-
ing near Yellowstone's northeast corner.
Amfac Parks and Resorts takes over as
hotel, restaurant, and activities conces-
sionaire.
Handheld digital cameras gain in pop-
ularity but may never replace film cam-
eras entirely.
2001
September 11 terrorist attacks on New
York and Washington drastically alter
U.S. and worldwide transportation se-
curity procedures.
2002
Amfac changes its name to Xan-terra
Parks & Resorts.
2003
Delaware North Parks Services replaces
Hamilton Stores as the park's general
store concessionaire.
