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  Pool looks cool, but is hot
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  • Pool looks cool, but is hot
      Pool looks cool, but is hot
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  • Dangerous Ground signs are ubiquitous
      Dangerous Ground signs are ubiquitous
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Wildlife   Yellowstone National Park

Wildlife, Yellowstone National Park

 47 Reviews  In every visitor's information packet three things are included a newspaper of current events, a map and of course a warning. It states that Buffalo can weigh 2000 lbs (900 kg) and that they can... 

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Driving   Yellowstone National Park

Driving, Yellowstone National Park

 14 Reviews  When driving around the park you will undoubtedly see animals. Two problems arise from that. First, many visitors will want to slam on their brakes and take a better look. You may be caught in a... 

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Unstable ground   Yellowstone National Park

Unstable ground, Yellowstone National Park

 9 Reviews  The pothole seems to have opened up in the parking lot at the Mudvolcano area. We saw quite a few new thermal "holes" in areas that looked like they did not have any before. This one had some smoke... 

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Hot water   Yellowstone National Park

Hot water, Yellowstone National Park

 7 Reviews  There are several major hazards in Yellowstone. One is the animals, one is the hot water in the thermal springs. There are also hazards due to breaking through the thin crust over the hot internal... 

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Wildlife: Don't let their docile looks fool you!

by Yaqui

I'm a big fan of wildlife, but the park does try to warn visitors to keep there distance from these wild creatures. Just because their big and seem quite docile, there are not! Many visitors have found out first hand by being gored. I've worked on a ranch, and seen how these creatures can fool you. They are faster than a horse and can jump a 6 foot metal fence, if not plow right through it and keep running on for miles.P.O. Box 168 Yellowstone National ParkWY 82190-0168

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the bear facts

by richiecdisc

While Glacier National Park to just to the north in Montana gets most of the notoriety with regard to grizzlies, Yellowstone has a fair population of its own. Less people hike and backpack in Yellowstone so there are likely less attacks. While many people see bears and even grizzlies in Yellowstone, it is generally from the relative safety of their vehicle. Grand Teton National Park is a mecca for hikers but most of the park's grizzly population tends to be in the far north, closer to Yellowstone. Obviously, bears move around and you could run into one anywhere in the park. Black bears are more common and even seen at touristy lakes along the park's main road.You need to practice proper food storage in these areas as allowing bears to get to your food is pretty much sentencing them to death. Also, making noise on the trails is essential.I must say, after two weeks of making a racket on...

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Pronghorn Antelope:Amazing to see

by Yaqui

We were amazed at how so many herds of the antelope just roaming around. I grew up in Antelope Valley in California, so I was tickled to see so many still roaming the open ranges of Wyoming. You can see some every now and then in Tehachapi. Yet, be careful, they roam freely along the highways!Called Pronghorn Antelope (Antilocapra Americana), I didn’t know that they were almost hunted to extinction as well as the bison. Its nice to know they have found some refuge in Wyoming and Montana. Another fact that I did not know is how big that some are actual are. They can weigh from 75 to 130 pounds and stand 31 to 40 inches tall. Many of the females can have horns and usually are not any longer than the ears. While the males horns are much longer 15 inches and fork at the end, hence Prong Horn Antelope. Yet, the most interesting fact is that they are the “fastest land mammal in the world!”...

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Don't Leave the Paths!!

by Erin09340

Yellowstone National Park as hundreds of geysers, hot springs, fumeroles and other hot water features. The water is at least 200 degrees F and 100 C. According to the book, Deaths in Yellowstone, 19 people are known to have died in the thermal waters. Many more have been injured. Stay on the paths.One young boy either fell in or ran into a hot pool (conflicting reports) and they said later all they were able to recover was 8lbs of clothes and bones.

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Stay on the paths!!!

by Astrobuck

When visiting Yellowstone National Park, especially around Old Faithful (pictured here), please stay on the wooden paths like you see in the picture. The reason why is because the ground is VERY fragile, and will not support the weight of a person. If you were to walk off the path and step on the ground, you would break through and fall into scalding hot sulpher water. The National Park Service is very adamant about this so please obey the rules.

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Ice and Snow

by KaiM

Every year in winter Wyoming's roads become a death trap for some. Well, winter lasts long. E.g. in 2000/2001 the first snowstorm hit Laramie on Halloween (Oct. 31) and it remained white outside til April. Once I was driving eastbound on I 80 traveling from Utah to Laramie. Suddenly it became really icy. Even with going only 10-15 miles per hour I could hardly keep control over the car. So we decided to take an overnight break in Green River and stayed in a motel until the ice was gone the next morning. Good decision: while we relaxed in the motel, dozens of cars crashed on the Interstate.On another occasion I was in a snowstorm on Interstate 80 between Rawlins and Laramie. It was nasty. I could hardly see anything. Suddenly a dark wall appeared directly in front of me: a huge, slow-driving truck. I was able to slow down in time. But it was quite a shock.And - last but not least - one...

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Be aware of bears

by KaiM

Don't feed any wildlife. While hiking through the wilderness watch out! In some areas - especially in the northwest corner of the state close to Yellowstone - grizzly bears do still live in the forests. In most other areas black bears are frequent visitors to campgrounds or even small towns.

Breathtaking smell!!!

by tini58de

In Yellowstone NP you have to be aware of the fact, that nature really can stink!!!Many of the fabulous sites derive from volcanic activities and have this real bad smell of rotten eggs .....But it is worth it anyway, just hold your breath!!!

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Wildlife: Do not bother wild animals!

by Got_Snow

If you run into wild animals in the wilderness in Wyoming (which is highly likely) please keep your distance. Do not feed them, try to touch them, or disturb them...You could end up dead or the animal could end up dead...It is not worth it....this picture was taken at the school that I teach at on the Wind River Indian Reservation. It is a picture of a mountain lion...some kids noticed it during recess...the tribal fish and game ended up terminating the animal

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Beware of bears and buffalo in...

by AnnemieB

Beware of bears and buffalo in Yellowstone park. If you're camping, make sure you leave all foods and other things with distinct smells (toothpaste, deodorant, ...) in the car or high up in a tree, because these things attract bears. They hand out fliers when you enter Yellowstone, stating 'don't approach the buffalo'. Maybe you sensible people will laugh, but people have been killed/hurt, trying to touch a buffalo! Here are some buffalo hanging out in our campsite, September 1992.

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Q:  hello we are visiting Yellowstone in a couple weeks and I need a daily itinerary.In Yellowstone we have 5 days. I am wondering... 

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A: Yellowstone is much bigger than the Grand Tetons. The Tetons are beautiful and one of the most beautiful sunrise I have ever seen was over those mountains as a kid, and I... 

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