PINEDALE (WNE) — Both Wyoming U.S. senators introduced a bipartisan resolution to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the establishment of Yellowstone National Park.

That resolution would designate March 1 as Yellowstone National Park Day.

“Yellowstone National Park is enjoyed by people from all across the world. It offers incredible outdoor recreation in Wyoming and iconic natural wonders like Old Faithful,” Sen. John Barrasso said. “Our bipartisan resolution is a tribute to the natural beauty, cultural history and wildlife that has made Yellowstone internationally famous. I am proud to join Sen. Lummis in honoring the world’s first national park on its 150th anniversary.”

Sen. Cynthia Lummis echoed the significance of the park’s wonders and how it summons pride in her home state.

“It is exciting to celebrate the 150th anniversary of opening Yellowstone, the first national park,” she said. “Over the past few years, millions of Americans have experienced the beauty of the park, and I hope in the years to come, many more have the opportunity to visit.”