Day 21 - August 25, 2006 Today we went to Yellowstone. It is amazing. It looks so different from what I imagined. I always thought it was mostly flat and dry, like the pictures you see around the geysers, but it’s not. There are several rivers, meadows full of grasses, mountains, rocky terrain, and of course, the geysers. Even though the geysers are interesting, the wildlife is infinitely more fascinating. At the gate, the attendants hand out brochures detailing the dangers of messing with wildlife. For instance: WARNING Many visitors have been gored by buffalo. Buffalo can weigh 2000 pounds and sprint at 30 miles per hour (three times faster than you can run). These animals may appear tame, but are wild, unpredictable, and dangerous. DO NOT APPROACH BUFFALO (this is accompanied by a picture of
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