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Lamar Valley at Crystal Creek
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Inside Yellowstone National Park
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Lamar Valley at Crystal Creek
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In the 1800s, westward expansion brought settlers and their livestock into direct contact with native predator and prey species. Much of the wolves’ prey and habitat was destroyed as agriculture flourished. With the prey base removed, wolves began to prey on domestic stock. Although wolf packs once roamed from the Arctic tundra to Mexico, loss of habitat and extermination programs led to their demise throughout most of the United States by early in the 1900s. Predator control, including poisoning, was practiced here in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Other predators such as bears, cougars, and coyotes were also killed to protect livestock and “more desirable” wildlife species, such as deer and elk. Restoration In 1973, the US Fish and Wildlife Service listed the northern Rocky Mountain wolf as an endangered species. From 1995 to 1997, 41 wild wolves from Canada and northwest Montana were released in Yellowstone National Park. As expected, wolves from the growing population dispersed to establish territories outside the park where they are less protected from human-caused mortalities. The park helps ensure the species’ long-term viability in Greater Yellowstone and provides a place for research on how wolves may affect many aspects of the ecosystem. Animals are Dangerous Do not approach or feed any animal. Bison and elk have injured people. Stay 100 yards (91 m) from bears and wolves. Stay 25 yards (23 m) from all other animals. You are responsible for your safety. Think Safety, Act Safely. Yellowstone is a Dangerous Place.
Lamar River Bridge
~1 min drive
<p>At first, travel to and within the park was difficult. Visitors had to transport themselves or pay a costly transportation company.</p> <p>In the park, there were only a few places for food and lodging. Access improved in 1883 when the Northern Pacific Railroad reached Cinn…
Garnet Hill Loop Trailhead (2K2)
~7 min drive
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Lost Lake Loop
~8 min drive
Round trip 2.8 miles (4.6 km), moderate. The trail climbs 300 feet up a forested hillside. At the junction, veer right (west). You reach Lost Lake in 0.2 miles (0.3 km). From there, follow the trail through a ravine to the Petrified Tree parking area. From the parking lot, th…
Poacher
~16 min drive
Moderate 13.23-mile backcountry trail with 1,855 ft elevation gain.
Slough Creek Campground Entrance Vault Toilet
~1 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Wyoming.
Lost Lake
~8 min drive
6.6 mi · Moderate
Hellroaring Trailhead (2K8)
~11 min drive
Nestled a 1/4-mile (0.4-km) off the Grand Loop Road, this trailhead provides access to the following trails: Buffalo Plateau Trail Coyote Creek Trail Garnet Hill Loop Trail Hellroaring Creek Trail There is a decent amount of parking at the trailhead. Buffalo Plateau Trai…
Telephone Basin
~20 min drive
Remote 18-mile alpine basin trek with 2,185 ft elevation gain.
Lamar Valley - Evidence of Glaciers
~5 min drive
<p>Glaciers result when, for a period of years, more snow falls in an area than melts.</p> <p>Once the snow reaches a certain depth, it turns into ice and begins to move under the force of gravity or the pressure of its own weight.</p> <p>During this movement, rocks are picked…
Dunraven Pass - Mount Washburn Trail
~18 min drive
7.0 mi · Moderate