History: John Colter, Explorer of Yellowstone

History: John Colter, Explorer of Yellowstone

Mountain Man John Colter was one of the leading explorers in the early days of the frontier. He is best known as the first known European to enter the region which is now known as Yellowstone National Park, and to see the majestic Tetons during the winter of 1807-1808. He is also known for his courage, and for ‘Colter’s Run’ where he ran the gauntlet from the Blackfeet Indians and survived. He is also considered to the be first known Mountain Ma…