Is it safe to drink the water in Yellowstone National Park's backcountry? • Idaho Capital Sun

Is it safe to drink the water in Yellowstone National Park's backcountry? • Idaho Capital Sun

Scientists sample water from the Firehole River in Yellowstone National Park. The work was done under National Park Service research permit 5194. (Courtesy of the Yellowstone Caldera Chronicles)Yellowstone National Park has over 1,000 miles of trails and nearly 300 designated backcountry campsites, allowing people to venture beyond the main roads and boardwalks. The Yellowstone backcountry includes amazing forests, grasslands, mountains, rivers,…