Wyoming’s Yellowstone National Park Has A Surprisingly Dark And Deadly History
When it comes to Wyoming history, most people think of cowboys, pioneers, and plenty of outlaws. One part of the state’s past that often gets overlooked is the eerie history of danger and death in Yellowstone National Park.
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Yellowstone National Park draws millions of visitors to Wyoming every year, but many people don't realize our largest tourist attraction can be incredibly dangerous.
Over the years, there have been hundreds of deaths in Yellowstone caused by the rugged landscape, wildlife, and - frequently - bad decisions made my tourists.
The park's boiling springs have claimed more than just the lives of those who have fallen or jumped in. The water is so hot and so acidic that their bodies are never recovered, lost to the Earth forever.
Sometimes, the strangest things are responsible for death in Yellowstone. One year, a ranger mistakenly ate the roots of a poison hemlock plant and perished soon after
Winter in Yellowstone comes with its own threats. Frostbite and hypothermia are common, and the danger of being trapped in an avalanche is all too rea.
Even those who perish in the park can leave a piece of themselves behind - the Old Faithful Inn is haunted by those who once loved this remarkable wilderness.
Wyoming can be a weird and dangerous state, and while we love living here, it’s always interesting to read about the odd things that have happened in our history. Take a look at This Is The Single Craziest Thing You Never Knew Happened In Wyoming for a story that’s almost too strange to be true.
Kim Magaraci graduated Rutgers University with a degree in Geography and has spent the last seven years as a freelance travel writer. Contact: [email protected]
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