*** “When you visit Yellowstone, the magma may be as close as 3 miles below the surface. This does not seem to concern the visitors (who would die instantly in an eruption, anyway) but does make for some spectacular hot springs, geysers, fumaroles, mud pots, etc. It is definitely worth a visit (or 2 or 3...)” ***
I spent a month back in the 70’s hitch hiking/hiking camping all over the Park, Rangers were always telling me to get bells and go back where the Tourists were ... too young to listen, it is amazing that I didn’t end up being Grizzley food. ;^)
That sounds like an amazing experience.
These days, they do not recommend bells, as they seem to catch the bears’ curiosity. They recommend instead to hike in groups of at least three, make lots of noise, and carry bear spray. Making noise seems to defeat the purpose of communing with nature...but that is the recommendation. “They” are Jen and Eric, who broadcast on Yellowstone radio.