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Yellowstone Today YELLOWSTONE Today National Park Service Spring 2009 Official Newspaper of Yellowstone National Park U.S. Department of the Interior Throughout the Park TRAFFIC DELAYS & ROAD CLOSURES See back page & below NPS/Peaco The Albright Visitor Center at Mammoth Hot Springs, above, is part of historic Fort Yellowstone. In This Issue This and other stone buildings at the fort were built 100 years ago. MAP & ROAD INFORMATION .Back Cover Fort Yellowstone dates from the time the U.S. Army managed the park, 1886–1918. You can enjoy a self-guiding trail around the fort by following the exhibits that begin in front of the visitor center. Safety . .2 You can also purchase a guide that explains even more about this National Historic Landmark District. Plan Your Visit . .3 Highlights . .4 “Greening” Yellowstone . 5 Expect Delays as You Travel In the Park Camping, Fishing, Hiking . 6–7 See map on the back page. Symbols of Yellowstone . 8 Plan your day to minimize delays. Our rangers • If animals are nearby, stay safe—stay in your offer these tips: car and watch them through the windows. Spring Wildlife Gallery . .9 • Don’t wait until the last minute for a rest- • Enjoy this park newspaper! Friends of Yellowstone . 10 room stop—the next facility may be on the • Make notes about your trip so far—where other side of a 30-minute delay. Issues: Bison, Winter Use, Wolves . 11 you’ve been in Yellowstone, which features • Turn off your engine and listen to the wild and animals you’ve seen. Other NPS Sites Near Yellowstone . .12 sounds of Yellowstone—and save gas and reduce emissions. Grand Teton National Park . 13 Services . 14–15, Back Covers SPEED KILLS more than 100 deer, moose, bears, elk, bison, & wolves each year SLOW DOWN and save a life Help Protect Wildlife Near Roads u Always expect animals to be on or near the road. u Follow the speed limit (maximum 45 mph unless otherwise posted). u Increase caution at night and during wet or wintry conditions. ©C. Duckworth Park Information: 307-344-7381 (TDD: 307-344-2386) • Emergency—Dial 911 • Road updates: 307-344-2117 While You Are Here 2 Spring 2009 Stay Safe Stay Legal IN HYDROTHERMAL AREAS Beautiful but deadly: Yellowstone’s hydrothermal features can kill you. 25 100 45 911 Their waters are frequently near or above boiling. Their crust is thin, = the number of = the number of = the maximum = the number to breaks easily, and often overlies scalding water. YARDS you must YARDS you must speed limit in the call in an stay away from stay away from a park emergency u Stay on boardwalks and designated trails. They protect you and all wildlife bear or wolf unless otherwise delicate formations. —except . posted u Keep your children close to you at all times; make sure they under- stand the danger. u Pets are prohibited in hydrothermal areas. FIREARMS IN YELLOWSTONE u Swimming or bathing is prohibited in hydrothermal pools or streams Persons with a concealed weapon permit recognized by the states of Wyo- where water flows entirely from a hydrothermal spring or pool. ming, Montana or Idaho may now carry a loaded, concealed firearm in those u Avoid burns & infections: don’t expose your head to thermal water by respective state areas of Yellowstone National Park. This rule applies only to immersion, splashing, touching your face, or inhaling steam. Thermal outdoor areas; possession of a permitted concealed weapon or any firearm water can harbor organisms that cause fatal meningitis or Legion- remains prohibited in all government buildings or Park Service offices, such naires’ disease. as visitor centers and ranger stations. Anyone who lacks a recognized permit, u Dangerous levels of hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide have been as well as those in possession of rifles or shotguns, may transport an unloaded measured in some hydrothermal areas. If you feel sick, leave the firearm in a vehicle when the weapon is made temporarily inoperable or location immediately. packed, cased or stored in a manner that will prevent ready use. AROUND WILDLIFE THESE ACTIONS ARE ILLEGAL u Wild animals are dangerous. To protect yourself and wildlife, follow these Speeding (radar enforced)—except for a portion of U.S. 191, all roads guidelines when viewing or photographing roadside wildlife, whether you within the park are posted at 45 mph or slower. are alone or in a wildlife jam: u Driving while intoxicated (open container law enforced). u You must stay at least 100 yards (91 m) away from bears and wolves, u Leaving detachable side mirrors attached when not pulling trailers. and at least 25 yards (23 m) away from all other animals—including u Traveling off-road by vehicle or bicycle. (Bicycling rules and riding bison, elk, bighorn sheep, deer, moose, and coyotes. locations are listed in a free brochure at visitor centers.) u Park in established turnouts and make sure your car is completely off u Improperly storing food—at any time, under any circumstances the paved roadway. Put your vehicle into park, and engage your (see below). parking brake. u Fishing, boating, or using a float tube without a permit (see p. 6). u If you exit your vehicle, stay near it so you can get inside if the animal u approaches. Violating camping regulations & rules (see p. 6). u u Do not stand in the road to view or photograph wildlife—you could be Camping outside of designated camping areas (see p. 6). injured or killed by other drivers. u Camping in the backcountry without a permit (see p. 7). u Never surround, crowd, approach, or follow wildlife. u Driving or riding in a vehicle without your seatbelt fastened. Each u Don’t block an animal’s path. vehicle occupant must have a safety belt or child restraint system fastened when the vehicle is in motion. u Do not run or make sudden movements—this may cause animals to u attack. Having pets off leash or on trails and boardwalks. Pets are prohibited on all trails, in the backcountry, and in hydrothermal basins. Where u If other people in the area are putting you in danger, leave the scene allowed, pets must be leashed and must remain within 100 feet (30 m) and notify a park ranger. of a road or parking area. Do not leave a pet unattended or tied to an u Do not ever feed wildlife, including birds. object. Boarding facilities are available outside the park. BISON are unpredictable and dangerous; they weigh up to 2,000 pounds (900 u Littering. kg) and sprint 30 miles per hour (48 km/h). Visitors are injured every year. u Swimming in hydrothermal pools (see above left). BEARS live throughout the park. Be alert for tracks, do not approach car- u Diving or jumping off cliffs in the Firehole swim area on Firehole casses, and avoid surprising bears. If you are injured by a bear (regardless of Canyon Drive. how minor), or if you observe a bear or bear tracks, report it to a park ranger u Traveling off boardwalks or designated trails in hydrothermal areas. as soon as possible. Someone’s safety may depend on it. See also “Food u Regulations,” at right, and “Bear Country Tips,” page 7. Removing or possessing natural (antlers, etc.) or cultural (arrowheads, etc.) features. u Spotlighting (viewing with artificial light) elk, deer, or other animals. MORE SAFETY TIPS u Calling in elk by imitating their calls or using buglers. Falling Trees Avoid areas with dead trees; they may suddenly fall, especially u Imitating wolf howls. on windy days. u Using electronic equipment capable of tracking wildlife. High Altitude Most of the park is above 7,500 feet. Allow time to acclimate; be aware of your physical limitations; don’t overexert. Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration from altitude and dry climate. Stop and rest often. FOOD REGULATIONS Stream Crossings Check at local ranger stations for stream conditions. These items—new, clean, dirty, empty, or full—may not be left outside, on Swimming Most park streams, rivers, and lakes are extremely cold; swim at picnic tables, in tents or tent trailers, in the back of pickups, or unattended in your own risk. Swimming in hydrothermal features is forbidden. any location, at any time, day or night, unless in immediate use: Theft Lock your vehicle; keep valuables hidden; label valuable property with water & beverage containers • cooking, eating, drinking utensils • your name, address, or identification number; report theft or vandalism to a stoves & grills • coolers & ice chests • trash • food • cosmetics & ranger. toiletries • pet food & bowls • pails, buckets, & wash basins u Do not ever feed wildlife, including birds. Traffic Most park roads are narrow, rough, and busy; some have sharp drop- offs. Ice and road damage occur year-round. Drive cautiously and courte- u Liquid or gas fuel stoves or self-contained charcoal grills may be used ously; you must use pullouts to observe wildlife or scenery and to allow other for cooking at all picnic areas (shown on the National Park Service vehicles to pass. Watch for animals on the road, especially at night. Official Map and Guide; those with fire grates are listed in a handout at visitor centers). Weather Yellowstone’s weather is unpredictable. A sunny warm day may become stormy and sometimes snowy. Lightning is common; get off water or u Campfires are allowed only in established fire pits in campgrounds, beaches and away from ridges, exposed places, and isolated trees. picnic areas, and a few designated backcountry campsites. All Hazards NOAA Weather Radio If you have a weather radio receiver, tune COYOTES & WOLVES quickly learn habits like roadside begging.
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