The arrival of the automobile opened America's national parks and forests to thousands of first-time visitors.

Automobiles were first admitted into Yellowstone National Park on August 1, 1915. Photographer Jack Richard of Cody, Wyoming, was at the East Gate of Yellowstone a year later to document the growing number of tourists coming to visit and camp in the park.

Illustration: Jack Richard, Campers at East Gate Yellowstone, August 15, 1916. McCracken Research Library, Buffalo Bill Historical Center, Cody, Wyoming. P.89.2755.