Things not to do in Yellowstone
If you see a bison, elk, bear or any other sort of animal and want to get a little closer for a picture, just don't. You don't want to end up on this list.
10 things not to do in Yellowstone
Every season thousands of people descend on Yellowstone National Park. For most it's an experience of the lifetime, and for all the right reasons: wildlife sightings, scenery, camping with family. You get the picture.
But some folks leave Yellowstone with the sort of memories they'd probably like to forget and, perhaps, a scar or two.
"Some of the greatest visitor challenges we face are people approaching wildlife too closely," park spokesman Al Nash said. "They try to get too close to everything."
Because bison and elk are the park's most common animals, they account for the majority of human-wildlife encounters, Nash said. Some folks seem to believe bison, elk and even bears and wolves are tame, Nash said.
They're not, suffice it to say.
So if you see a bison, elk, bear or any other sort of animal and want to get a little closer for a picture, just don't. You don't want to end up on this list.
If you see a bison, don't try to pet it
Best case scenario, you barely get away
Worst case scenario, you end up like this
Or this
If you value your car, give elk their space. Especially during the autumn rut.
Grizzly bears and photos are a good combo from afar. Up close? Not so much.
Tracking wolves, as this man was reportedly doing, is for experts. Not you.
Messing with tourists is also not advised. Even if it produces a really funny video. You might create a traffic jam!
Yellowstone National Park will celebrate its 150th birthday on March 1.