Yellowstone’s Hot Springs Are Under Attack—by Hats

Yellowstone’s Hot Springs Are Under Attack—by Hats

I’ve written a lot this year on the beauty and hardships of Yellowstone National Park. From its ecological revival thanks to the reintroduction of gray wolves, the mysterious blue pool that appeared out of nowhere, and even the bison that was boiled alive in front of tourists in one of those thermal pools. I regret to inform you that Yellowstone’s hot Springs are under attack yet again, and not just from poached bison. They are being attacked by…

Yellowstone Tells Visitors ‘Hold Onto Your Hats!’

America’s first national park has a new public enemy, and this time it's not the tourons.Actually, it's still the tourons. But more specifically, their clothing.According to the U.S. Geological Survey, Yellowstone’s hydrothermal features — meaning hot springs, geysers and mudpots — are being choked with trash and other items that don't belong there. And one of the most common culprits? Hats. Ball caps, bucket hats and beanies are routinely fishe…