What NOT to Do in Yellowstone - 10 Mistakes to Avoid

Today, we'll discover what not to do in Yellowstone National Park and share some tips and common travel mistakes when venturing to this beautiful place.
I had a wonderful time visiting America's first national park. I learned a lot so in this video I'm sharing all the things you should not do in Yellowstone to help you have an awesome stay.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:11 Animals
00:30 Geysers
00:49 Binoculars
01:15 Weather
01:27 Day Trip
01:45 Hotels
02:17 Bear Spray
02:36 Cell Service
02:51 Speed Limits
03:16 Gas
1. Don’t get too close to the animals.
To be safe stay at least 25 yards away from Bison and 100 yards away from bears.
Also, beware of elk - they can be quite aggressive during the rut season which falls between September - October. If a bison happens to charge you get as low to the ground as possible and protect your head.
2. Don’t venture off the path or boardwalks.
Staying on the path and the boardwalks is for your safety for a big reason. People have boiled alive when they have fallen in these geysers. I would recommend not hiking at night either. You can become lost and disoriented and may even fall into one of these steaming hot springs. Also, do not throw coins or anything in the geysers or hot pools as this may permanently damage them.
3. Don’t forget binoculars or a large telephoto lens.
It’s not uncommon to see large herds of buffalo and animals in Yellowstone right on the side of the road but all too often they can be far away. Bring a pair of binoculars or purchase a large telephoto lens to really capture the amazing creatures. If you do bring anything with a lens and it gets sprayed by a geyser be sure to wipe it off immediately as the residue can be very hard to get off.
4. Don’t underestimate the weather.
Yellowstone is over 3,400 square miles. It can be raining in one part of the park while sunny and picture-perfect in a different part so it’s always best to pack an umbrella or a coat just in case it’s raining in a different area you intend on traveling to.
5. Don’t think you can see it in a day.
I have heard of people attempting a day trip to Yellowstone, but I don’t recommend it. Getting to the park takes a while and driving around non-stop would take you more than half a day without stopping so I recommend staying at least 3 days to really soak in and sightsee all the scenery.
6. Don’t forget to make a reservation for a hotel.
Yellowstone is the world's first national park and it’s extremely popular with more than two million people traveling to it just in the summer months. For this reason, don’t expect you can just drive into the park and book a hotel. You will need a reservation months in advance to get the dates you really want if you intend on staying several days. Hotels are also quite expensive with prices ranging from 300 to over 600 dollars per night. I could not afford this so I went camping in Yellowstone for just $40 a night at Grant Village.
7. Don’t forget bear spray.
You definitely want bear spray in Yellowstone if you intend on hiking or getting out of your car. The entire park is considered a bear habitat so come prepared. You can buy or even rent bear spray at park stores like those found in Canyon Village. Renting bear spray costs about $16 per day.
8. Don’t expect great cell service.
Cell phone service in Yellowstone was weak and spotty at best. I never really could do more than send a text or make a phone call. The park gets really crowded in the summer so the cell towers may be too busy to surf the internet. I did find some cell phone service in Canyon Village and by Old Faithful but it wasn’t great either.
9. Don’t speed.
Yellowstone is federal property so you can expect tickets to cost a lot more here. Some people reported getting speeding tickets even as high as $300. The speed limit in Yellowstone is 45 mph but with lots of cars and bison traffic jams, you might not be able to even go that fast.
10. Don’t forget to fill up your gas.
Gas in Yellowstone is not only expensive but hard to come by. There are only 7 stations in the entire park with some stations being over an hour away from each other so remember to fill up when you can.
That’s everything, I hope you enjoyed this list of things you shouldn’t do in Yellowstone National Park. Stay tuned for more and thanks for watching.

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Good place for a 6.0!