Yellowstone River
tributary of the Missouri River in North Dakota, Montana, and Wyoming in the United States
The Yellowstone River is a river in the northwestern part of the United States. It is a tributary of the Missouri River and flows through the states of Wyoming, Montana, and North Dakota. It also flows through Yellowstone National Park and feeds Yellowstone Lake.
The Yellowstone River was first explored in 1806 by William Clark during the return trip of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
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- Fish and Wildlife Service: Upper Missouri River and Yellowstone Archived 2004-02-08 at the Wayback Machine
- USGS Site: Lewis and Clark Expedition Archived 2014-10-06 at the Wayback Machine
- State of Montana: Yellowstone River Physical Features Inventory Archived 2004-02-08 at the Wayback Machine
- State of Montana: Lower Yellowstone Corridor Physical Features Inventory Archived 2004-02-08 at the Wayback Machine