Hikes in the Beautiful Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone Park is located not in just one state but three – Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming. Spread out over 2.2 million acres, this national park is considered one of the premier wilderness areas in the United States. Here, you will enjoy magnificent scenery and a large variety of birds and wildlife. The more than 1,100 miles of trails makes this the perfect area for hiking enthusiasts.

Any time you hike in the wilderness, whether on groomed trails, or those more difficult, it’s important to use caution. In Yellowstone Park, weather can change in just a few minutes, wild animals might attack, and rocks that break loose could cause injuries. To be safe and smart about your hike, familiarize yourself with the park rules, pay attention to the weather, and study your surroundings. Just doing a few simple things will ensure your safety and enjoyable time.

Day hiking is a popular activity in Yellowstone Park and with such an abundance of trail choices, the ideal way to spend the day. To get started, stop by the ranger station where you can pick up a map and other important information. The ranger will go over specific aspects of the park with you to include being alert for bears, sudden storms, fires, and to always carry a first aid kit, sunscreen, raincoat, and insect repellent with you.

For Yellowstone Park, you do not need a permit for hiking although some parks do have this requirement. As you meander among the trails, you will find yourself going into remote sections of the park. Some of the trails are smooth and easy, offering gentle terrain. However, you will also come across trails that require hiking skill and endurance. Therefore, always check the trail conditions before starting out and choose trails that match your hiking ability.

Most importantly, bring your camera along and take tons of pictures. This part of the country is truly breathtaking and the overall experience of hiking through valleys, fields of flowers, and over small passes while seeing all the beautiful wildlife is something you will never forget.

Copyright 2006, Georgina Burelson, All Rights Reserved. This article may be published on web sites or in newsletters provided this notice and the resource box is included without ammendment.

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Georgina Burelson is the webmaster and operator of Be Hiking, a web site which focuses on Yellowstone Park which is considered to be one of the premier wilderness areas in the United States. For more information, visit: www.behiking.com

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