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Yellowstone National Park - Wyoming

Yellowstone National Park, though primarily located in Wyoming, also extends into parts of Montana and Idaho. Covering over 2.2 million acres of wilderness, the park is renowned for its stunning landscapes and geothermal features, particularly its famous hydrothermal hot springs. Visitors from around the world flock to Yellowstone to see the Grand Prismatic Spring, the diverse wildlife, or to enjoy water sports. However, the park's beauty comes with significant dangers, including risks of heat stroke, dehydration, and even fatal encounters with bison. These high-risk factors should not be underestimated when visiting this beautiful national park.

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In 2024, a visitor had to be partially driven out of the park after burning his feet on the scorching sand, as helicopters were unable to land due to the extreme heat.