Comments on: Caution: Geothermal Wonders http://www.yellowstonepark.com/2007/01/cautionary-tale/ Resource to help you plan a Yellowstone National Park vacation including; lodging, maps, and itineraries. Sat, 18 May 2013 21:39:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Lynnette http://www.yellowstonepark.com/2007/01/cautionary-tale/#comment-96515 Lynnette Wed, 12 Sep 2012 01:47:23 +0000 http://yellowstonepark.com/2007/01/a-cautionary-tale-yellowstones-geothermal-wonders/#comment-96515 on my way there this weekend and look so forward, just ask for safety and protection against any wild animals and hope people will follow the rules. Makes it better for everyone! on my way there this weekend and look so forward, just ask for safety and protection against any wild animals and hope people will follow the rules. Makes it better for everyone!

]]> By: biobeanie http://www.yellowstonepark.com/2007/01/cautionary-tale/#comment-96499 biobeanie Tue, 11 Sep 2012 19:10:27 +0000 http://yellowstonepark.com/2007/01/a-cautionary-tale-yellowstones-geothermal-wonders/#comment-96499 We went in July and had a wonderful time! I am amazed at the beauty of the park. We all did our homework ahead of time and learned the proper way to do things to stay safe, etc. We realized that not everyone does that though. We had absolutely no problems telling people when they were doing something stupid. I think we said something to 4 different parties of people. Most of them were thankful and realized the danger after that so maybe it helped? I don't know but we didn't want to witness a horrible tragedy on our vacation. I don't care if people think I am sticking my nose in. If I see something wrong, I just speak up. We went in July and had a wonderful time! I am amazed at the beauty of the park. We all did our homework ahead of time and learned the proper way to do things to stay safe, etc. We realized that not everyone does that though. We had absolutely no problems telling people when they were doing something stupid. I think we said something to 4 different parties of people. Most of them were thankful and realized the danger after that so maybe it helped? I don’t know but we didn’t want to witness a horrible tragedy on our vacation. I don’t care if people think I am sticking my nose in. If I see something wrong, I just speak up.

]]> By: darell http://www.yellowstonepark.com/2007/01/cautionary-tale/#comment-96477 darell Tue, 11 Sep 2012 02:43:39 +0000 http://yellowstonepark.com/2007/01/a-cautionary-tale-yellowstones-geothermal-wonders/#comment-96477 heed the park warnings on all things wild and enjoy the best place on earth heed the park warnings on all things wild and enjoy the best place
on earth

]]> By: paynus http://www.yellowstonepark.com/2007/01/cautionary-tale/#comment-88845 paynus Fri, 03 Aug 2012 20:20:46 +0000 http://yellowstonepark.com/2007/01/a-cautionary-tale-yellowstones-geothermal-wonders/#comment-88845 I love Yeelowstone. its great! I love Yeelowstone. its great!

]]> By: John Nolley http://www.yellowstonepark.com/2007/01/cautionary-tale/#comment-88652 John Nolley Mon, 30 Jul 2012 20:36:43 +0000 http://yellowstonepark.com/2007/01/a-cautionary-tale-yellowstones-geothermal-wonders/#comment-88652 There is definitely a "Disney effect" going on in the brains of many visitors to our National Parks. At Arches and Zion, I've seen parents dragging 2-year-olds up some incredibly steep climbs and once at the top, just letting the kid run wild without a thought or fear that the child might take a tumble over the slickrock. Likewise, earlier this year at Yellowstone, I witnessed a father with his out-of-control young kids next to the Fountain Paint Pots with the kids running and chasing each other on the boardwalk a good 40 feet away from the dad. One actually tripped, skidded, and got a skinned knee out of it but fortunately didn't fall off the boardwalk itself. It's like the parents just assume "it's a park" and think they're in Disney World. I'm frankly surprised more children aren't tragically injured. Of course, it's not just toddlers and parents. At Yellowstone, I saw some pretty rough horseplay amongst a group of college-age kids right up next to several features including if I recall correctly Mud Volcano (at least there the railing might help, though it messes with the scenery quite a bit, too). There is definitely a “Disney effect” going on in the brains of many visitors to our National Parks. At Arches and Zion, I’ve seen parents dragging 2-year-olds up some incredibly steep climbs and once at the top, just letting the kid run wild without a thought or fear that the child might take a tumble over the slickrock. Likewise, earlier this year at Yellowstone, I witnessed a father with his out-of-control young kids next to the Fountain Paint Pots with the kids running and chasing each other on the boardwalk a good 40 feet away from the dad. One actually tripped, skidded, and got a skinned knee out of it but fortunately didn’t fall off the boardwalk itself. It’s like the parents just assume “it’s a park” and think they’re in Disney World. I’m frankly surprised more children aren’t tragically injured.

Of course, it’s not just toddlers and parents. At Yellowstone, I saw some pretty rough horseplay amongst a group of college-age kids right up next to several features including if I recall correctly Mud Volcano (at least there the railing might help, though it messes with the scenery quite a bit, too).

]]> By: Debbie McCravy http://www.yellowstonepark.com/2007/01/cautionary-tale/#comment-86656 Debbie McCravy Sun, 22 Jul 2012 18:52:44 +0000 http://yellowstonepark.com/2007/01/a-cautionary-tale-yellowstones-geothermal-wonders/#comment-86656 July 2012 - We just returned from our first trip to beautiful Yellowstone and loved our visit. You will enjoy your visit, too, by obeying the rules and using common sense. Please watch out for the other person and for children on the boardwalks when you are viewing the geysers. Amazingly, parents do not always hold their children's hands and kids and people bump into you when they are taking pictures and not looking where they are going. And there are very many people from other countries visiting who do not speak English and realize the danger. Our biggest surprise was driving along a main road when the traffic came to a stop for a huge male Elk grazing directly on the side of the road. I could not believe a woman was out of her vehicle taking pictures less than 3 feet away, but what was most disturbing was seeing her two young girls walking in front of her!! I was so scared for the children and told the girls they were too close when I rolled my window down. I know it's not my business, but who wants to witness a trajedy when you're on your dream vacation. We left the area as soon as we could. Be mindful on the geyser boardwalks and stay in your car around wildlife and you'll have a wonderful visit !! July 2012 – We just returned from our first trip to beautiful Yellowstone and loved our visit. You will enjoy your visit, too, by obeying the rules and using common sense. Please watch out for the other person and for children on the boardwalks when you are viewing the geysers. Amazingly, parents do not always hold their children’s hands and kids and people bump into you when they are taking pictures and not looking where they are going. And there are very many people from other countries visiting who do not speak English and realize the danger. Our biggest surprise was driving along a main road when the traffic came to a stop for a huge male Elk grazing directly on the side of the road. I could not believe a woman was out of her vehicle taking pictures less than 3 feet away, but what was most disturbing was seeing her two young girls walking in front of her!! I was so scared for the children and told the girls they were too close when I rolled my window down. I know it’s not my business, but who wants to witness a trajedy when you’re on your dream vacation. We left the area as soon as we could. Be mindful on the geyser boardwalks and stay in your car around wildlife and you’ll have a wonderful visit !!

]]> By: Medic 21 http://www.yellowstonepark.com/2007/01/cautionary-tale/#comment-85743 Medic 21 Thu, 19 Jul 2012 18:33:28 +0000 http://yellowstonepark.com/2007/01/a-cautionary-tale-yellowstones-geothermal-wonders/#comment-85743 After spending a week at Yellowstone and traveling to all the main areas we witnessed many occurrences of dangerous activity. We did our research before going and read all cautionary information including posted signs. We had four grandchildren with us and kept a close watch on them at all times. I was astonished to see people approach wildlife and walk off the boardwalks at the geyser basins. The adults who did this were just idiots. But a greater concern was parents. Many of them let their small children run ahead or trail far behind while walking the boardwalk through the geyser fields almost like they were taking a path through an amusement park, oblivious to the danger. One little toddler's family upset me so much that I actually said something to the mother but she didn't seem concerned at all. Her 2 year old was 40+ feet behind the rest of the party on the boardwalk. Anything could have happened to that child. I don't know what the answer is. I would hate to see the natural beauty spoiled by enclosures and barricades. While driving through Mammoth Hot Springs we were horrified to watch a 3-4 year old little boy almost get backed over by pick-up truck leaving a parking spot. The child had chased a little ball across the roadway and stopped to pick it up right behind the pick up. The driver of the pick up never saw the child, just missed him and drove away. The child returned to a motorhome parked on the opposite side of the road and went through an open side door. As I drove closer slowly, out the door the ball bounced again with the little boy right after it but this time directly in front of me. I stopped just in time. I looked over at the motorhome and the man in the driver's seat was sitting there on his cellphone totally unaware of both near misses. I just retired after 27 years in EMS as a Paramedic. It has been heartbreaking to see the tragedy of what carelessness can bring in my career. I will never understand what these people are thinking. After spending a week at Yellowstone and traveling to all the main areas we witnessed many occurrences of dangerous activity. We did our research before going and read all cautionary information including posted signs. We had four grandchildren with us and kept a close watch on them at all times. I was astonished to see people approach wildlife and walk off the boardwalks at the geyser basins. The adults who did this were just idiots. But a greater concern was parents. Many of them let their small children run ahead or trail far behind while walking the boardwalk through the geyser fields almost like they were taking a path through an amusement park, oblivious to the danger. One little toddler’s family upset me so much that I actually said something to the mother but she didn’t seem concerned at all. Her 2 year old was 40+ feet behind the rest of the party on the boardwalk. Anything could have happened to that child. I don’t know what the answer is. I would hate to see the natural beauty spoiled by enclosures and barricades. While driving through Mammoth Hot Springs we were horrified to watch a 3-4 year old little boy almost get backed over by pick-up truck leaving a parking spot. The child had chased a little ball across the roadway and stopped to pick it up right behind the pick up. The driver of the pick up never saw the child, just missed him and drove away. The child returned to a motorhome parked on the opposite side of the road and went through an open side door. As I drove closer slowly, out the door the ball bounced again with the little boy right after it but this time directly in front of me. I stopped just in time. I looked over at the motorhome and the man in the driver’s seat was sitting there on his cellphone totally unaware of both near misses. I just retired after 27 years in EMS as a Paramedic. It has been heartbreaking to see the tragedy of what carelessness can bring in my career. I will never understand what these people are thinking.

]]> By: Maian http://www.yellowstonepark.com/2007/01/cautionary-tale/#comment-78727 Maian Wed, 04 Jul 2012 21:09:38 +0000 http://yellowstonepark.com/2007/01/a-cautionary-tale-yellowstones-geothermal-wonders/#comment-78727 We have just returned from Yellowstone. While we there, we saw an elk 6 pointer too. He was beautiful and a man was mabye 2 or 3 yards from him next to a tree. We. Drove by and my parents and evertlyone in the car was calling him stupid. It never really occured to me that he may not be educated on how friendly they can look and how dangerous they can truley be. We have just returned from Yellowstone. While we there, we saw an elk 6 pointer too. He was beautiful and a man was mabye 2 or 3 yards from him next to a tree. We. Drove by and my parents and evertlyone in the car was calling him stupid. It never really occured to me that he may not be educated on how friendly they can look and how dangerous they can truley be.

]]> By: Mary http://www.yellowstonepark.com/2007/01/cautionary-tale/#comment-58362 Mary Fri, 18 May 2012 04:27:20 +0000 http://yellowstonepark.com/2007/01/a-cautionary-tale-yellowstones-geothermal-wonders/#comment-58362 The first time I went to Yellowstone (1992) a man was knocked into next Sunday by a bison when he was taking an up close picture a couple of hundred feet from a road. Dead before he hit the ground. When I visited again in around 2006 a bison was wandering peacefully around old faithful area, right around stores and the hotel. I can see that some people seeing this tolerated would not take warnings too seriously. I was very suprised. The first time I went to Yellowstone (1992) a man was knocked into next Sunday by a bison when he was taking an up close picture a couple of hundred feet from a road. Dead before he hit the ground. When I visited again in around 2006 a bison was wandering peacefully around old faithful area, right around stores and the hotel. I can see that some people seeing this tolerated would not take warnings too seriously. I was very suprised.

]]> By: Amorette http://www.yellowstonepark.com/2007/01/cautionary-tale/#comment-48884 Amorette Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:01:53 +0000 http://yellowstonepark.com/2007/01/a-cautionary-tale-yellowstones-geothermal-wonders/#comment-48884 Yellowstone is worth a dozen visits but make sure you obey the signs, stay on the trails/boardwalks and don't think the animals are tame. If you use common sense, there is no problem. Yellowstone is worth a dozen visits but make sure you obey the signs, stay on the trails/boardwalks and don’t think the animals are tame. If you use common sense, there is no problem.

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