NPS: Man gored by bison in Yellowstone
"....MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – On May 4, 2025, a 47-year-old man from Cape Coral, Florida, was injured by a bison in Yellowstone National Park...."
Walked through the beautiful #cherryblossoms in DC. If you wind through the #Tourons counter clockwise from 17th St. around the Tidal Basin, you can see some of the oldest trees. That will take you to the #MLK memorial, which is well worth a visit.
The walls in the memorial are inscribed with words from Dr. King. I thought this was prescient.
Comment un simple paquet de chips a bouleversé l'#écosystème entier d'un parc américain
"Ce florilège de comportements problématiques a inspiré aux Anglo-saxons un nouveau surnom cocasse pour les touristes. Les voici désormais des "#tourons", contraction de "tourist" et "moron" (crétin)."
I have been to the supermarket. Which means it is time for my regularly scheduled:
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Yellowstone National Park: WARNING: Stay away from bull elk in Yellowstone, especially during fall mating season
"Stay alert, stay away, stay safe! Bull elk are unpredictable and much more aggressive during this time of year and people have been severely injured. Elk run quickly and may change direction without warning. Attacks can be unprovoked and unpredictable."
Two Men Indicted For Damaging Rock Formations At National Recreation Area In Nevada
"...A federal grand jury indicted two Henderson men for allegedly damaging ancient rock formations at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Nevada.... If convicted, the defendants each face up to ten years imprisonment."
https://www.justice.gov/usao-nv/pr/two-men-indicted-damaging-rock-formations-national-recreation-area-nevada #LakeMead #vandalism #tourons #NPS
AccuWeather: "Depressed' black bear sitting next to Florida road probably overheated, officials say
"Onlookers were trying to take selfies with the bear and he’s clearly not in the mood for pictures. The bear has shown signs of severe stress," the sheriff's office said."