Yellowstone National Park is one of the nation's most popular tourist destinations. But some travelers' blatant disregard for the rules has sparked outrage on the internet.
The Facebook page Yellowstone National Park: Invasion of the Idiots is a treasure trove of such incidents.
Pictures in this post showed multiple tourists walking their dogs on the Grand Prismatic boardwalk in the park despite a "no dogs" rule.
The caption underneath read, "Some people don't believe the 'no dogs' and the 'your dog can die' rules and signs apply to them…"
Unfortunately, this kind of disrespectful behavior in vulnerable and protected outdoor areas is not an isolated incident.
For instance, many people were outraged when photos were posted of tourists taking pictures in a protected tundra ecosystem in Rocky Mountain National Park. And sadly, there are many more examples of tourists wandering off clearly marked paths and disturbing ecosystems at Yellowstone National Park.
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Actions like this not only endanger humans (or, in this case, their dogs). People who disregard marked signs might trample delicate plant life and disrupt ecosystems. They may come into contact with wild animals. And while that is a danger to humans, even a provoked attack by an animal could result in it being euthanized.
There are many ways to be a respectful tourist and outdoor enthusiast. First and foremost, obey all the rules and regulations of the park you are visiting.
Choosing low-impact travel options is one way to plan a trip that will be environmentally conscious ahead of time. And supporting eco-friendly travel destinations helps ensure places with delicate ecosystems maintain their pristine beauty.
Commenters on the original post were shocked by the brazen disregard for the rules.
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$200 or more 💰 One said, "Those that break the rules should immediately be barred from the park."
Another suggested that fellow park-goers be more vocal about the problem: "Confront them and tell them they aren't supposed to have their dogs there."
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