It’s that time of year when bears are coming out of hibernation, and staff observed grizzly bear tracks in the northern part of the park on March 9. It’s important to Be Bear Aware! 🐾 Carry bear spray & know how to use it. Stay alert & make noise to avoid surprises. Hike in groups and stay on designated trails. If you encounter a bear, never run – remain calm and back away slowly. All of Yellowstone National Park is bear country: from the deepest backcountry to the boardwalks around Old Faithfu

The water flowing through Yellowstone and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE) is a vital national resource. The headwaters of seven great rivers located here flow from the Continental Divide across the nation to the Pacific Ocean, and the gulfs of California and Mexico. Rain and snow in the mountains and plateaus of the Northern Rockies flow through stream and river networks to provide essential moisture to much of the American West. Together, Yellowstone’s streams and rivers support an abun