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Yellowstone National Park Stunning views of Minerva Terrace are located at Mammoth Hot Springs.
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Backcountry Trip Planner

A new law regarding firearms in National Parks went into effect Feb. 22, 2010. See Laws & Policies for more information.

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The booklet Beyond Roads End (618 KBpdf) contains regulations and guidelines for backcountry travel in Yellowstone. Please review its contents as well as reading the information in the Backcountry Trip Planner above.


To prepare for a backcountry trip in Yellowstone, please view the videos below.

 

Summer Backcountry Video

This video will help prepare you for a summer backcountry trip in Yellowstone.
18 mins. 46 secs.

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Winter Backcountry Video

This video will help prepare you for a winter backcountry trip in Yellowstone.
11 mins. 27 secs.

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Bear Pepper Spray Video

The proper use of bear pepper spray can prevent a bear encounter from becoming a bear mauling.
10 mins. 44 secs.

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Lake Trout Illustration

Did You Know?
Lake trout are an invasive species of fish that is decimating the native cutthroat trout population in Yellowstone Lake.
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Last Updated: January 04, 2012 at 07:36 MST