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As elk mating season, or rut, has begun at Yellowstone National Park, officials are warning park visitors that male elk have become more unpredictable and aggressive.

Yellowstone visitors warned to stay away from bull elk during fall mating season

An Instagram video has sparked outrage and concern over tourists' behavior at Yellowstone National Park. The footage, shared by the account TouronsOfYellowstone (@touronsofyellowstone), shows a group of boys standing in the path of a bison crossing the street, narrowly avoiding a dangerous encounter. In the video, the bison can be...

Heart-pounding video shows Yellowstone tourists narrowly escape charging bison: 'Keep playing this dangerous game'

Red Lodge, MT

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A 3-year-old girl has been mauled by a bear while inside her tent at a campground in Montana near Yellowstone National Park, officials say.

Black bear attacks child, 3, at campground near Yellowstone National Park

Whiskey Riff

Yellowstone National Park, established in 1872 as the first national park in the United States, and actually, the entire world, is a treasure trove of natural wonders. It's also a treasure trove of morons who think they stumbled into a local petting zoo.

Among its geysers, hot springs, and breathtaking landscapes, one of its most iconic inhabitants is the American bison. Commonly called the buffalo (even though it's very distantly related to the true buffalo of Africa and Asia), these majestic creatures, with their massive frames and serene presence, are not only a symbol of the American West but also a...

Bison Charges (& Nearly Railroads) Clueless Tourist At Yellowstone National Park

You don’t poke the bear, and you don’t bother it while it’s trying to eat either. Some people just don’t understand that. From the looks of this video that’s gone viral on social media, a large group of “some people” were visiting the beautiful Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming and showcased their lack of knowledge when it comes to outdoor safety.

Tourists At Grand Teton National Park Crowd Around Grizzly Bear Feasting On An Elk

Yellowstone National Park has long been the ultimate place for people from around the world to see many of America’s greatest wildlife attractions, from bears and wolves to elk, moose, and the majestic American bison. At one point as many as 60 million bison roamed the western rangelands of...

“Oh My God” – Bison Makes A Run Straight For Tourist’s Car In Yellowstone National Park

The bison mating season, which runs from the middle of July through early September, sees male bison become more agitated and aggressive. With bison being the largest mammals in North America, seeing one lift another up is pretty damn impressive. Fully grown male bison stand at 6 feet tall (their...

Rutting Bison Lifts Another Clean Off The Ground At Yellowstone National Park

“Close Encounters: Tourists in the Wild” on The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper takes us to Yellowstone National Park, where visitors behaving badly can lead to dangerous encounters with bears, bison and more. It premieres Sunday, August 25 at 8pm ET/PT on CNN.

Yellowstone tourists often get too close to the bison. It doesn’t end well

Wyoming State

My heart wants to think this was a joke but my mind knows better.

Yellowstone National Park is high on most American’s bucket list and for good reason. The first national park in our country’s history spans nearly 3,500 square miles and is home to an assortment of landscapes and wildlife that really can’t be found together anywhere else.

People from everywhere in the states and beyond flock to Yellowstone in droves each year, racking up over 3 million visits each year since 2008 (excluding 2020) with a whooping 4.86 million dropping in during 2021. Summer is peak season, smack dab in the...

“Expensive Trip To Not See Bears” – Yellowstone National Park Visitor Writes Formal Complaint Asking Them To Train The Bears

Did you RV in a national park last year? You may be able to pat yourself on the back—you’ve helped the country’s economy. So say the latest statistics that indicate the national parks pumped up the U.S. economy at record-setting levels. National parks pumped up the U.S....

National parks pumped up U.S. economy in record-setter year

Montana State

TheDailyBeast

The black bear, whom officials believe was responsible for mauling and injuring a 3-year-old girl in Yellowstone National Park on Sunday night, was captured and euthanized by park authorities on Monday afternoon, according to the Associated Press. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Game warden Randy Hutzenbiler told the Associated Press that “there were attractants in the area,” such as trash and food, which led the bear to the campsite at around 10 p.m. on Sunday. The girl was then mauled by the bear in her tent and rushed to a Billings, Montana, hospital, where her condition has not been revealed to the press. Officials then laid traps around the campsite, capturing a bear which they claimed was responsible for the attack on Monday. The bear was then euthanized by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks officials. In July, a Montana man shot and killed a black bear after being mauled by it while picking berries.Read it at Associated PressRead more at The Daily Beast.

Bear Euthanized After Mauling 3-Year-Old Girl in Yellowstone

Montana is filled with natural beauty and a sense of wilderness, something highly sought after in the modern world. It is home to nine national parks and 55 state parks. Of these, the most notable is Glacier National Park, known for its unmatched beauty in the form of meadows, valleys, lakes, and the awe-inspiring glaciers that tower over it all. With many tourists traveling to Montana to explore Glacier, other lesser-known locations are overlooked and underrated, especially those on the opposite side of Montana. One park in particular, despite its impressive size and expansive views, doesn't get the attention it deserves: Makoshika State Park.

Montana's Largest State Park Is A Wildly Underrated Gem Well Worthy Of National Status

Hawaii State

Snopes

The map, which has circulated online since at least 2014, allegedly shows how the country will look "in 30 years."

Fact Check: Map Shows What US Will Look Like 'If We Don't Reverse Climate Change'?

PetHelpful

Visitors to Yellowstone National Park were recently in for a treat when a bison herd stopped traffic while migrating through the park. WTVideo shared a video a visitor took to its Facebook page on Friday, August 16th, and it's so cool to see. The bison didn't seem to care that they were holding up ...Continue reading

Migrating Bison Take over Highway in National Park and the Sound Is ‘Deafening'

Travel + Leisure

It's possible to respect the environment and ourselves while enjoying the world’s first national park, writes Katie Jackson.

6 Mistakes to Avoid in Yellowstone National Park, According to a Local

Don't mess with a mama.

You could call that a universal rule if you wanted to. Humans and animals alike could benefit from following it. However, there are always creatures out there that don't give the proper respect that mothers deserve, and they typically get straightened out by - you guessed it - moms.

Like in this video out of Yellowstone National Park, where a grizzly bear was stalking a bison and its calf (which is described as only a couple of hours old). The mother kept a close eye on the bruin as it followed along, and whenever it got too...

Mother Bison Chases Off Grizzly Bear To Protect Her Calf In Yellowstone National Park

Florida State

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Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

Jackson, WY

Hotel Yellowstone at Jackson Hole has opened its doors as the destination’s first adults-only hotel. Set atop the East Gros Ventre Butte, Hotel Yellowstone affords unobstructed views of the Teton Mountain Range and Snake River Valley. The hotel has 36 suites, housed in clusters across the property’s four acres....

Now Open: Hotel Yellowstone at Jackson Hole

Colorado State

Denver, CO

RVers, if you’ve ever dreamed of driving to the top of the highest paved road in North America, your window of opportunity is closing fast. The Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway, a breathtaking 28-mile route that ascends over 7,000 feet to a dizzying height of 14,130 feet, will be closing to all traffic on September 3rd.

North America’s highest paved road to close until 2026

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–Editor’s note: A similar version of this post was published June 1, 2024. In Yellowstone National Park, a distant view of grizzly bears can be as satisfying as an up-close roadside view because it requires a keen eye and the bears are in more of a natural setting. Can...

Can you spot the Yellowstone grizzly bear family?

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Park Service warns: Stay away from bull elk!

Fun facts about bull elk. They can weigh in at 700 to 1100 pounds. They’re fast. Topping out at 45 miles per hour, one source says,...

Park Service warns: Stay away from bull elk!

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