You will have some very memorable moments at Yellowstone Holiday. From fishing, relaxing, sharing around the campfire, to all the many activities available in the area, you will return home refreshed, rejuvenated, and ready to face your responsibilities with a fresh attitude. However, neglecting safety precautions on any camping trip can easily turn your good times into a nightmare. Be sure that you educate yourself and your family about good camping safety precautions, before you arrive at your West Yellowstone cabin rental. Here are a few points that can help.
On hiking trips, a map or compass can prove very handy in case you get lost. In this day and age, cell phones have also become a strict necessity for most of us. In areas where you will have signal, you can use your phone to keep in touch with others in your party and also to call an authority for help if needed. As a backup to cell phones, invest in a set of whistles, distribute them to each member of your group, and agree on a way to communicate with them. If you get parted on a hiking trail for example, you should be able to hear each other’s whistles for great distances in the open wild.
Carrying little snacks and refreshments during a hike can offer great relief in certain moments. Water is a must when engaging in any intensive exercise and snacks can replenish lost energy. The campground at Hebgen Lake has a general store for your convenience. So, before heading out on an excursion nearby, grab some treats and water to carry with you.
Remember your sunscreen and First Aid Kit with everything in it to handle an insect bite, sting, or a scrape or bruise, including bandages, gauze pads and some kind of antiseptic.
While hiking, be aware of the kinds of plants and insects in the area. It would be great if you could familiarize yourself with this before going on a trip. Beware of plants like poison ivy, and check for ticks at the end of a hiking day. Be smart about your environment, don’t pull any stunts, or try to impress anyone with antics that could harm you or someone else. Many accidents occur with reckless behavior.
Campfires are something everyone can look forward to on a camping trip. Yellowstone Holiday has fire pits scattered across their campgrounds. If you come in an RV though, there is a Yellowstone RV park for your convenience, with slips that have their own fire pits. When you’ve set up a campfire, exercise caution. There should always be someone to watch the fire. Never leave a campfire unattended.
When you’re out in the wild, watch what you put in your mouth. Those berries might look appetizing but they may not be edible and you could wind up sick or poisoned. Do NOT eat wild berries. It’s the same with water. Carry your own bottled water on outdoor excursions. Streams and other tributaries may look clean by ecological standards, but that doesn’t mean they are drinkable. In the same vein, Hebgen Lake is a beautiful lake – to fish, boat, and splash around in, not to drink.
Carry clothes that are good for a variety of situations. The mornings and nights may get chilly, and the summer afternoons may be sizzling hot. Hiking through dense vegetation with your limbs exposed may get you plenty of snags on your skin, or insect bites and ticks, so cover up your arms and legs. Layers are a good idea, because you can remove or put on a layer to adjust to your desired state. Wear good hiking shoes, and carry gear for an unexpected rainy day.
Last, but definitely not least, beware of animals. Do not try to go near or feed a wild animal. Once in a while, a large animal may come near the campground. The best thing for you to do is observe this beautiful creature from afar and not go near the animal or try to get its attention.
Follow these precautions and you are destined to have an unforgettable Yellowstone vacation.