Chad Clift loves the Yellowstone National Park for a variety of reasons, but mostly because of its unique atmosphere and amazing flora and fauna, which allows him to really get away from the everyday grind. Hiking in the park is one of the most profoundly coolest experiences a hiker can enjoy, but there are certain regulations that need to be followed and respected.
Things One Cannot Do
The park completely prohibits people to do the following activities: following wildlife and purposefully remaining close to them, leaving boardwalks, throwing stuff in the thermal waters, swimming in the thermal waters, removing and possessing anything that can be considered a cultural source, leaving side mirrors attached when they are removable (this does not apply while pulling trailers), using a bicycle off the designated area, and spotlighting the animals (viewing them with the spotlights on).
Using Firearms in the Park
The February 22, 2010 federal law now allows people to carry firearms if they have an open carry permit for it. With that said, the visitors have the sole responsibility for being able to interpret and comply with the state laws and regulations. Yellowstone spans over three different states; Wyoming, Montana and Idaho, which means that one should be well-versed in the gun laws of these three states, especially since all three have different regulations in place. Even if one possesses an open carry permit, they are not allowed to have their gun on them in certain facilities of the park, including the government offices. Lastly, hunting and the discharge of the weapons remain outlawed in Yellowstone.
Chad Clift likes to revisit the park annually, discovering new hiking routes during the process.
Sources:
https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/management/lawsandpolicies.htm
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