A press release from park officials says Yellowstone wildland firefighters are currently suppressing the creeping ground fire, and it is now controlled.
Yellowstone National Park staff trapped and killed an 11-year-old male grizzly bear on May 14 after the bear repeatedly sought out human food sources in developed areas of the park.
Between April 3 and May 13, the 400-pound grizzly bear overturned several large, bear-resistant dumpsters and gained access to human food and trash near Old Faithful, the Nez Perce Picnic Area, and the Midway Geyser Ba
Yellowstone's naming history is as fascinating as its stunning landscapes, shaped by explorers and geologists who left their mark on this natural wonder.