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MTgirl's Yellowstone and Grand Teton travel thread

Discussion in 'Travel' started by MTgirl, Nov 9, 2013.

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  1. May 7, 2016 at 8:41 PM
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    camping or hotels? hiking?

    if you guys are into hiking and doing a little exploring on foot I recommend 2 days in Teton and 2 in Yellowstone. Then a spare day to catch whatever you think you missed.
     
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  2. May 8, 2016 at 4:11 AM
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    Camping. Moderate hiking, nothing too crazy as we will have two kids in tow. Ages 6 and 8.
     
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  3. May 8, 2016 at 6:26 AM
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    I was only thinking about the engineering effort of moving that much snow and repairing whatever damage occurred in a tiny window of time. But you're right about the value.
     
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  4. May 12, 2016 at 8:07 PM
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    Ok Weesa, I'm ready for pics:popcorn:
     
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  5. May 15, 2016 at 10:39 AM
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  6. May 15, 2016 at 10:42 AM
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  7. May 15, 2016 at 10:59 AM
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    bison is cold :rofl: Pretty stupid!!! :facepalm:
     
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  8. May 15, 2016 at 11:33 AM
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    I will be arriving in Livingston on 24 June, then headed into the park the next day :bananadance:
     
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  9. May 15, 2016 at 4:44 PM
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    I read that article. Then I read it again because I thought it was a joke.
     
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  10. May 16, 2016 at 10:51 AM
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    SOOOO glad those people "helped" that little calf.....
    From the park's facebook page:
    News has been circulating on social media about people putting a bison calf in their car. The story is true, and its sad conclusion highlights the importance of keeping a safe distance from park wildlife. Here’s the full account:

    Last week, visitors were cited for placing a newborn bison calf in their vehicle and transporting it to a park facility because of their misplaced concern for the animal's welfare. In terms of human safety, this was a dangerous activity because adult animals are very protective of their young and will act aggressively to defend them. In addition, interference by people can cause mothers to reject their offspring. In this case, park rangers tried repeatedly to reunite the newborn bison calf with the herd. These efforts failed. The bison calf was later euthanized because it was abandoned and causing a dangerous situation by continually approaching people and cars along the roadway.

    In a recent viral video, a visitor approached within an arm's length of an adult bison in the Old Faithful area. Another video featured visitors posing for pictures with bison at extremely unsafe and illegal distances. Last year, five visitors were seriously injured when they approached bison too closely. Bison injure more visitors to Yellowstone than any other animal.

    Approaching wild animals can drastically affect their well-being and, in this case, their survival. Park regulations require that you stay at least 25 yards (23 m) away from all wildlife (including bison, elk and deer) and at least 100 yards (91 m) away from bears and wolves. Disregarding these regulations can result in fines, injury, and even death. The safety of these animals, as well as human safety, depends on everyone using good judgment and following these simple rules.
     
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  11. May 16, 2016 at 11:02 AM
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    I was going to send this to you a little bit ago but you already saw it.
     
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  12. May 16, 2016 at 11:14 AM
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    Woman got bison-gored (& lived) in a state park here in SD last week. I always hope those stories will cut down idiocy. (I know it won't) :pout:
     
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  13. May 16, 2016 at 11:21 AM
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  14. May 16, 2016 at 11:23 AM
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  15. May 16, 2016 at 11:23 AM
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    I've been going over this whole calf thing. I cannot get over how you could think an animal would be in danger from the cold. And even if it were, why it would need "saving". The park is full of the skeletons of those animals that cannot survive the cruel winters.
     
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    Should have made the people take the bison home and raise it.
     
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  17. May 16, 2016 at 12:44 PM
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    I'm hoping it at least pooed in the car....try explaining THAT to the car rental people!
     
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  18. May 16, 2016 at 1:29 PM
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    Because people are coming here and have no concept of nature, survival of the fittest, etc.
    And because stories like this will get more attention than the dead calf...
    http://www.kbzk.com/story/31981000/housebroken-bison-sold-on-craigslist
     
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    This.
     
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