You Won't Believe What This Woman Did In Yellowstone National Park
Victoria W
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Yellowstone is the best national park to visit in Wyoming and it attracts thousands of visitors every year. However, in 2016, onlookers gasped in horror as a mystery woman walked right up to one of the huge bison that roams wild in the park and then proceeded to pet it like a puppy dog. They were even more shocked when she walked away unharmed.
Bison injure more visitors in Yellowstone National Park than any other animal. On average, one to two visitors are injured by bison in Yellowstone National Park every single year. In fact, in 2020, one woman was gored multiple times by a bison after she came within 10-feet of the animal to capture its picture. And in 2015, five visitors were all gored by wild bison and these incidents occurred within three months of each other, which is quite unusual. Most bison attacks occur due to visitors actively approaching the animals.
It is important to remember that Yellowstone National Park is not a petting zoo and the bison in the park are wild animals. Park rangers ask that visitors stay at least 100 yards from bears and wolves and 25 yards away from all other animals.
Either this woman is some kind of bison whisperer or she’s incredibly lucky to be alive and unharmed. What do you think about what this woman did? Have you ever seen a visitor get this close to an animal in Yellowstone before? Share with us your thoughts and experiences in the comments.
What is your favorite national park to visit in Wyoming? Do you enjoy visiting Grand Teton National Park? If so, check out these 11 hidden gems found within one of the best parks in Wyoming. These lesser-known places around the park are perfect if you want to explore this gorgeous area of the state and stay away from large crowds.
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Wyoming is home to two of the best national parks in the country — Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park. Yellowstone National Park is the country’s oldest national park and more than four million visitors enter its gates each year. While there are dozens of activities and things to do in this national park, if you are a waterfall chaser, this national park will not disappoint. In fact, in just one day, you can see up to 11 waterfalls. Many of these waterfalls require a bit of a hike so make sure you bring bear spray and you know how to use it!
What are some of the best hiking trails in Wyoming?
There are more than 1,000 hiking trails around the Cowboy State. While it can be difficult to choose which one to tackle next, we suggest Jenny Lake Trail. This hiking trail is located in Grand Teton National Park and is one of the most beautiful (and popular!) trails in this park. Your journey will take you approximately seven miles around the beautiful Jenny Lake. Not only will you receive gorgeous lake scenes but you can also capture views of Teewinot Mountain, Storm Point, Rockchuck Peak, Mount Moran, Mount Owen, and even Cascade Canyon. Also, did you know that Jenny Lake is one of the deepest lakes in Wyoming and is the second largest lake in Grand Teton National Park?