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The 45th Parallel, Yellowstone National Park

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#118 of 120 in Things to do in Yellowstone National Park
Landmark · Hidden Gem · Tourist Spot
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  • By jesseo582
    For decades it was said that the exact midpoint between the North Pole and the equator was the Wyoming/Montana state line, where parking is for the Boiling River. Then, twelve years ago, it was...  more »
  • By ThreeWiseMen1998
    You're halfway to the northpole! How can you pass this photo stop up. The stop is at GPS coords: 45.003354, -110.692292  more »
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