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Jan 10, 2013 23:41:11   #
MT Shooter Loc: Montana
 
The West end of Yellowstone Parks Lamar Valley was closed to hiking off the main roadways yesterday due to a female grizzly bear coming out of hibernation. I didn't see her myself but did see her tracks. The rangers posted these warning signs on all the pullouts in the area to keep would be hikers from getting off the roads and possibly encountering the bear when they least expected it. The unseasonably warm weather was a likely cause as there is only about 8 inches of snow in the Lamar right now.

Note the written date of closure.
Note the written date of closure....

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Jan 11, 2013 03:56:25   #
bhowdy Loc: Maryville, Tennessee
 
Wow .... Now that's unusual ... in January and the sow was out and about. Only 8 inches of snow instead of 8 feet!

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Jan 11, 2013 07:39:22   #
rodart Loc: Comanche, TX
 
MT Shooter wrote:
The West end of Yellowstone Parks Lamar Valley was closed to hiking off the main roadways yesterday due to a female grizzly bear coming out of hibernation. I didn't see her myself but did see her tracks. The rangers posted these warning signs on all the pullouts in the area to keep would be hikers from getting off the roads and possibly encountering the bear when they least expected it. The unseasonably warm weather was a likely cause as there is only about 8 inches of snow in the Lamar right now.
The West end of Yellowstone Parks Lamar Valley was... (show quote)


That's one sign I think I would follow the rules on!

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Jan 11, 2013 07:42:27   #
dancepartners Loc: Nova Scotia, Canada
 
Yes indeed a Sign to heed for sure. Thanks for sharing .

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Jan 11, 2013 12:57:19   #
photogirl Loc: Sequim, WA
 
MT Shooter wrote:
The West end of Yellowstone Parks Lamar Valley was closed to hiking off the main roadways yesterday due to a female grizzly bear coming out of hibernation. I didn't see her myself but did see her tracks. The rangers posted these warning signs on all the pullouts in the area to keep would be hikers from getting off the roads and possibly encountering the bear when they least expected it. The unseasonably warm weather was a likely cause as there is only about 8 inches of snow in the Lamar right now.
The West end of Yellowstone Parks Lamar Valley was... (show quote)


Miss Yellowstone, worked there 9 years. I lived in the park the first 2 of those and in Gardiner the rest of the time. It is truly an amazing place and I so enjoy your posts from there.

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Jan 13, 2013 11:49:12   #
MT Shooter Loc: Montana
 
dancepartners wrote:
Yes indeed a Sign to heed for sure. Thanks for sharing .


Its amazing how many people don't. These signs are common in the Spring and Fall, very unusual in the winter months though.

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Jan 13, 2013 11:50:53   #
MT Shooter Loc: Montana
 
photogirl wrote:
MT Shooter wrote:
The West end of Yellowstone Parks Lamar Valley was closed to hiking off the main roadways yesterday due to a female grizzly bear coming out of hibernation. I didn't see her myself but did see her tracks. The rangers posted these warning signs on all the pullouts in the area to keep would be hikers from getting off the roads and possibly encountering the bear when they least expected it. The unseasonably warm weather was a likely cause as there is only about 8 inches of snow in the Lamar right now.
The West end of Yellowstone Parks Lamar Valley was... (show quote)


Miss Yellowstone, worked there 9 years. I lived in the park the first 2 of those and in Gardiner the rest of the time. It is truly an amazing place and I so enjoy your posts from there.
quote=MT Shooter The West end of Yellowstone Park... (show quote)


I was in Sequim in June for a trip to Olympic Park (yes I know how to pronounce Skwim....LOL). I hope you got to see some of the others I posted along with this set.

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Jan 13, 2013 12:14:04   #
fdeak Loc: Saint Michaels Maryland
 
:shock:

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Jan 13, 2013 12:39:39   #
buglinbilly Loc: Murray, Utah
 
That is unusual and that sign might not stay up long if that gal sees it. (Ha Ha) Last spring I caught a few photos of a sow and her cubs tearing down signs on a bulletin board up there.

http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq22/buglinbilly/Bears/36.jpg

http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq22/buglinbilly/Bears/35.jpg

http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq22/buglinbilly/Bears/34.jpg

http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq22/buglinbilly/Bears/33.jpg

Have a great day. BB

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