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Parks like Yellowstone are wild places, which means you can share a trail, boardwalk, or even parking lot with wildlife! 🫈 Always be aware of your surroundings, carry bear spray (in parks where it is allowed and know how to use it!), and maintain a distance of at least 100 yards (91 m) away from bears, wolves, and cougars, and at least 25 yards (23 m) away from all other animals, including bison and elk. 👉Learn more safety tips at: go.nps.gov/YELLsafety Photo: A grizzly bear track (probably not Bigfoot) in the mud on a park trail.