Severe flooding in America's Yellowstone National Park has caused widespread damage and may have resulted in permanent changes.The recent floodwaters changed the path of a river popular for fishing.It also destroyed homes, bridges and roadways.Yellowstone became America's first national park in 1872.It is known for its natural beauty that includes mountains, rivers and lakes.The forces of fire and ice shaped the park over thousands of years.It is a place where visitors can get close to different kinds of wildlife.Most of the 9,000 square-kilometer park is in the state of Wyoming.But parts of it also stretch into Montana and Idaho.Flooding caused by heavy rains and melting mountain snow resulted in widespread destruction.It drove more than 10,000 visitors out of the park.The rain also damaged hundreds of homes in nearby communities.No one has been reported hurt.
