Hiking Slough Creek and my Assessment of the Yellowstone Park Ranger
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- This is a June 10, 2020 hike from the Slough Creek trailhead to the park boundary at the Silvertip ranch and back. It is 22 miles round trip and this time of year the temperature is cool, lots of animals to see, and if you like wildflowers and birds there are a lot of them to see also. I also talk a little bit about my impressions of Park Rangers. I hear both good and bad stories from people but this is my personal thoughts. This is only about Park Rangers and not the other staff that you see like, for example, the park staff at bear jams.
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22 miles that’s a long hike, specially filming and carrying all the equipment. Always enjoy your videos
The world is a much more peaceful place when we hike with Stan ;)
Slough Creek was my very first adventure in Yellowstone. I think God created this place with the idea that anyone seeing the stars here, would understand...
Love this post.
Stan, I’m living in Yellowstone for the next few months and I’m looking for advice on where to overnight backpack. I’m in the Mammoth Hot Springs area. Would you consider allowing me to tag along on a trip with you? I have the gear, just looking for someone who knows the area. I was going to Sportsman’s Lake, but that’s under grizzly management and solo hiking is discouraged. Your channel is a big inspiration for me, also trying to post some videos of my own. Let me know if you wouldn’t mind the company! Cheers!
I just joint you on your Chanel youtube.....i néed to ses more and more and more nature 🤗
The park is beautifully green, creeks running full, there is no place like Yellowstone! Thanks so much for sharing.
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Wonderful hike Stan, and thanks for taking us along. Your impressions of the Park Rangers are the same as mine regarding their professionalism and knowledge and interactions.
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Another Great One 🇺🇲✌🏻
We did this hike two days after you! Only made it 4 miles in, though. And didn’t see any bears. 😢
Stan. In an earlier video you expressed your irritation that the NPS in Yellowstone hassles motorists to keep moving when there is an animal alongside the roadway. Some of your irritation may be legit, but there's the flip side of the coin. I'm a volunteer under the park's law enforcement division and one of my duties is to respond to animal jams. In my training it was stressed that visitors should be permitted to view the animals as safely as possible, including at jams. The problem is that often there is not enough shoulder for cars to safely pull over. Some motorists simply turn off their car in the middle of the road and exit to get a better view, or they only put 2 tires off the pavement thereby blocking traffic. Obviously this cannot be permitted. It very quickly causes long back-ups and deprives people in line behind to miss the animal or get delayed to where they're headed. Worse, it can delay emergency vehicles from responding to calls for help. This unfortunately happened today at Norris Geyser Basin when an EMT was held up by a bison jam. There's no easy answer. I really try to let people get a look and take pics from their cars as they slowly move forward, or inform them of a pull-over area ahead. Most of the rangers, and the volunteers, try to do a good job in these situations. Not everyone can be satisfied.
did anybody accompany you or did you do it alone? I understand the park suggests 3 or more people? I am heading there alone for a week in the same area and would love to know your thoughts. Apologies if the question was already asked and answered. Thank you!
I almost always hike and camp in the backcountry alone. My thoughts, I’ve been doing this most of my life. There is no reason why you can’t do it. I think it is more of an adventure by yourself. Thanks for your comments.
Stan, I love your videos of Park hikes. The few times I've been in Parks hiking, I walk with large jingle bells on my boots, especially if I'm alone. I see you walking quietly & alone...it gives me chills. I've had Sows with cubs cross hiking trails I'm on, so I keep my bear spray in my hand. Did I see a sign that prohibited firearms in that park?
Thanks Stan. I have had the good fortune to experience several trips up the Slough Creek drainage, once during a multi-day backpacking adventure during the summer and once skiing it in the dead of winter. Both were excellent trips. Your video brought back many good memories of the wonderful sights and sounds YNP has to offer, especially if one takes the time and makes the effort to explore the trails. Thanks again for sharing your adventures.
I once climbed to the top of that butte at the beginning of the first meadow while my brother fly fished below in the creek. The view was simply incredible from up there.
Beautiful scenery! Thanks for sharing!
My family and I visited the Slough Creek campsite in July 2019. We didn't have the opportunity to hike the trail. It's beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
Can someone tell if a print is a Grizzly or a Black bear? Or would that be to hard to tell? And why ever now and again there is a fence? I've seen several fences in your videos.
Tammy, I have a video in my "Tutorial and educational" playlist that is all about how to identify bear tracks. Thanks
I enjoyed your video immensely and hope some day hike the same trail....thank you for sharing your experiences in this beautiful hike...you are truly blessed.
Nicely done video. The wildlife in that park is astounding.
Wow, there's a bear. Isn't it dangerous?
Hiking Man black bears aren’t very aggressive with people..you just make sure you don’t surprise it, and give him an exit route
I just stumbled upon, and subscribed to your channel. Your narration is great and you give me courage to seek out more bears in my future adventures!! Im from South Dakota and despite our beautiful Black Hills, I must admit that the rockies are my favorite!! If you ever invite viewers on adventures, I hope i make the list!! Thanks Stan!! #BohemianBackpackers
What do the signs "2S3", "2S4", etc... means?
The park is quite large and is broken up into areas. In the case of 2S3 etc. it represents 2 ( Tower area of park) S ( Slough Creek ) 3,4,5,6 etc. ( represent the different camping areas ). If you were along Coyote Creek in that same area you would see 2C1, 2C2 etc. Tower area, Coyote Creek and camp #.
Wonderful! Great hike with lots of wildlife and info.! So nice to get out there with you! Thank you!
Very beautiful that place and an excellent video, I congratulate you and thank you very much for sharing it. I hope you have a great day. Regards.
You let us see nature that many of us would never enjoy, and you do it in a way that makes it feel like we are there, watching the noble animals in nature's beauty. Thanks so much for this. When our worlds become chaotic, it's nice to know you are there, inviting us to join you in that peaceful wonder.
Wonderful as always! My grandson was 5 when we were there and he did the Junior Ranger program. So cute. At the end he had to get his badge from a ranger. I thought it would be a badge and a picture but he sat down and went over every page in the booklet with him. I was so impressed that he took his time. We have reservations to be there in mid September. Can’t wait.
Dang I stayed in that cabin that night with those two researchers from MSU. I was counting birds in the fields south of the cabin off trail and you must have passed by then
I talked with a woman park ranger in Mammoth last year and she was everything you described. I have read Jerry Mernin's book and the rangers do a lot. Body recovery from different situations (canyon or bear attacks), rescue, and bear trapping as the visitors sleep. Mernin was very fond of his horses and mules.
Stan, thanks for taking me along on another beautiful hike. Always enjoy Yellowstone, my favorite park. Also, enjoyed hearing your comments about the Park Rangers. What a terrific bunch of people.
Again thank you Stan for beautiful video. It is so green and bright colors this time of year.
You are a master!! Thanks for sharing as it carries me back to what little time we spent in the park and makes us anxious to return.
Dear Stan,
Yellowstone np is defintely wonderland! Thanks for this new video and the way you’re showing us the wonders of this park. I’ve been several times in the area and I planed to come back in September this year but who knows with the pandemic if it will be possible? Anyway, a BIG thanks again and please, keep going! Greetings from Switzerland! 🇺🇸🇨🇭Take care!
I was wondering if you have ever made it back to Yellowstone? I would love to visit Switzerland. Thanks for your comments.
Another beautiful peaceful walk.......thank you Stan!
Cant believe all the wildlife, and the fact that you needed to keep moving! Thank you
How is this hike in Winter? Do you have any winter hikes you suggest for an experienced outdoorsman from the East?
You live a good life, Stan.
This a beautiful area! I wonder what is your favorite area in the park is Stan.
Thank YOU! IN 30 yrs I tried Twice to head north on that trail...1973 and 2010. First time I got scared about bears. Then in 2010 there was a sign by slough creek campground,,no overnite..Bear danger... I wish I could go w YOU sometime...My fav place on this planet. I was raised in NE Ohio and fell in love with the Park my first visit Sep 1973...I' m 66 now and just Have to get back..Now living in AZ. Thank you
You are about the same age as me. I will turn 70 in a couple months. I will be doing this hike again this year in early June to spot bears. Where in Arizona do you live. I lived in Tucson and Prescott 1954-1962.
Haven't ever gone to the boundary just to the ranger cabin which is 16 miles round trip. Love this northern area of yellow stone and staying in Cooke city
My only true question is this: HOW? How do you hike 22 miles with those massive brass balls of yours dragging behind? - A dangerous hike to do with others, never mind solo. - RR -
Thank you specially info on park rangers. Birds are a very important indicator of any parks health. They tell the story of climate beyond the park. The history info I didn’t expect but it makes total sense! Thank you!
THANK YOU sharing this fantastic document .
You put on a lot of miles there. Just spectacular.🙏🏼
Wow!! Thank you for sharing this video!! Amazing hike!
That was excellent and I appreciate that you recognize your channel as being 'Educational' and not merely entertainment. I learn something from all of your videos. You have a great library. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Stan! Wish I was there.
I wonder if those bridges still stand. That one looked close to getting picked up, and this a couple years ago on what might just be normal runoff.
Another fantastic video Stan...my favorite area of the park...hoping to get there again next month. Thanks for bringing us along, and keep up the great work!
Did this late Sept 2020. Took me a while to recognize some of it because, when we went, the rivers were really low.
Gorgeous footage, informational and very entertaining! Thank you for sharing your explorations and your knowledge of the area. Those Rangers are phenomenal! I really like your approach to your videos! Thank you!
Love your videos. Nice hiking with you! You got me feeling envious of those Rangers lol! Thanks again
Thank you for this video of your hike. You are brave to walk there by yourself!
Steven Brown much safer than most big cities
@@spicyroads very true ive always felt & at home safer in a forest alone even a few animals birds walk up to you to say hi specail moments alone✌
Great vid Stan! Very informative and great cinematography!
Another premium video from Stan. Loved what you shared on the Rangers. Good stuff ! Stay safe.
Wonderful video.
Thanks for sharing a terrific hike and beautiful country.
Really nice video. Loved the bears glad to see them enjoying the morning . Looked like the one mama detected you.babies and mother look really healthy. Nice scenery and sunrise. Great job ! Thank you Stan.
Excellent video! We were in Yellowstone a few days back and I am so ready to go back.
Stan is the Hiking Man. Thanks for sharing all those miles with us and for ideas on possible hikes in Yellowstone!
Magnificent! And total respect for park rangers! 😉🇨🇦
Excellent video
Good channel!
Beautiful place. Most people never see the back roads.
Wyoming did not look much different than Wyoming.
wonderful video, thank you for sharing it.
Stan, me & my wife did part of this hike on Monday June 15th, We watched a wolf in lamar valley and a grizzly sow with 2 cubs on a mountain behind Lamar River trailhead so by the time we got to Slough it was almost noon. I wanted to make to Elk Tongue Patrol cabin but we started too late. We ended up stopping at 2S2, I made lunch in the jetboil, took my shoes & socks off and soaked my feet in the chilly creek. I had to settle for my binoculars. I lugged my spotting scope two days prior on a short Yellowstone River Picnic Area, I knew it would be too much for Slough creek. We didn't see any bears on the hike, dozen or so large Bison, 3 Marmots, Grouse, red fox and a badger on the trail. (good news is the last 3 days in the park we saw 18 black bears but no cubs-- saw a cinnamon, brown and black in the meadow across from Pebble Creek CG. The black eventually ran west towards trout lake area.) Some day we hope to make it to SilverTip and back. Keep up the great videos!
John, nice to hear you had a great Yellowstone trip. Thank you for your comments.
Thanks for sticking up for our Park Rangers.
In 40 yrs of hiking and climbing on Rainier, North Cascades and especially the Olympics I've had maybe one ranger that was an ass.
Otherwise in hundreds of encounters I have always enjoyed their conversation, advice and professionalism.
I make sure to shake their hands and thank them for their service to our nation.
Most are part-time/seasonal as elected conservatives haven't really wanted to fund our Parks since Reagan and Watt.
Its why there are billions in work waiting to be done in the system.
It's not political to point out historical facts.
You do comment that this an educational site.
Happy Trails.
I'm in a wheelchair, so hiking is out of the question for me. However, I use to be a horse trainer, and would love to see the park on horseback. Could you do a video on horseback trails and camp areas?
Kim, I am not totally sure, but I think most trails are open to horseback riding. Just can't do it if the trail is muddy I think.
Stan, I think I have watched each and every video you have posted. They are all fantastic and so informative. They are beautiful! I love your Grizzlies but also love the little critters. I will be in Yellowstone for three days and plan to hike Sept 14. I will be alone and like you I want to be on the trail at dawn. I am experienced and hike a lot like you. I walk softly and keep my eyes open. I am also a photographer and hope to get some good shots of the wildlife. My dilemma is where to hike for one day. I am leaning towards Slough Creek Trail. Possibly Lamar Valley Trail. Would you agree or do you have another suggestion. Thank you again for your beautiful videos!
Art, exploring is exploring. Go wherever sounds good to you. I was up above slough creek last week on Frederick peak. I didn’t see any wildlife. A couple days ago I was off trail in an area where no one ever goes and saw no wildlife. That’s how it is this time of year. I am going to go up Bighorn on the highway 89 side this weekend. Things should be getting better when you start hiking in mid September. I hope you plan to make some videos.
There is no better channel to experience the wildlife and beauty of Yellowstone. It feels like we are there with you on the hike. One question: How close were you to the black bear at the 1:50 mark?. I appreciate it when you zoom out after a close up. It gives us a view of the awesome environment and also informs us how you approach photographing the animals.
He was about half mile up the trail at 5:30 am. I was walking by and looked left and I saw him just sitting there watching me walk by. He was maybe about 20 steps or 20 yards away. Thanks for your comments.
Beautiful hike! Thanks for sharing.
Just started watching your videos today. Your videos are very calm even the ones where you run into bears lol
That is the idea; to show how beautiful and peaceful it is in God’s beautiful creation. Thanks for your comments.
Great videos, thank you for sharing
My first time up slough was 1960, with my uncle, go every year.
1960 wow! Did you see any bears?
@@StanMills yes not so many tourons then
Well it's beautiful country but I would rather see it real except being close to the bear's lol . I give you points for bravery as well and that you respect wildlife in nature. God bless 🙏 and praise Christ Jesus always 🙏💯🌹
“I am at peace with the stones of the field and its wild animals are at peace with me”. Thank you for your comment.
Ur videos are amazing thank you
Boy could I use an expert packer right about now. Two weeks away, one suitcase....not going well.
No flirting on this channel please
Thank you for showing baby bear !
Stan wins the internet. Almost always.
I thought firearms were legal in all national parks 16:17...especially in bear country! Or is that just an old sign?
Fabulous video Stan!!!
Love your videos very enjoyable
Certainly magnificent nature.
I have been watching many of your videos while "sheltering in place". I enjoy them all, since Yellowstone National Park is about my favorite place on this ole planet earth. It is a treat to see what is off the beaten path, and thank you for letting nature be your soundtrack. So many travel videos use very subjectively chosen music, which can be annoying. The map you show is a nice addition.
I will be returning to YNP in September, all things being equal. I made the first visit nearly 70 years ago, when bears were fed garbage behind the hotels, with bleachers set up, no less! My dad worked for the Northern Pacific Railroad (R.I.P. NP in 1969; merger with Great Northern an Burlington railroads) and sometimes he escorted tours for train passengers disembarking in Livingston for a tour of the park.
Just a suggestion: I think most viewers can identify the larger mammals, but it would be nice to have identification given for the birds and waterfowl you include.
Thank you again for sharing your adventures. You are an example and inspiration for responsible backcountry use.
Cindy, that is very interesting to hear about your experiences in the park. Thank you for your comments. I hope you make it back in September.
The reason I don't identify the birds is because I don't know that much about all the different kinds of birds. But I really like seeing them just like I like seeing all the wildlife. I did make an attempt to identify a lot of birds on a video call "Bird Watching on Slough Creek".
@@StanMills Thank you so much for recommending your "Bird Watching on Slough Creek" video. It is very informative and interesting, and certainly a help for my next visit. Your videography is very professional and well edited. Thank you again for sharing your talent and knowledge.
Some of those trails look like quad trails. Interesting that they utilize them up there
That trail is used by the Silver Tip Ranch. They can only use horse and wagon.
👍👍 Thank you and God bless ✌️
An enlightening adventure-filled YNP wilderness video! Excellent highcountry
& wildlife photography with commentary. A marvelously beautiful trail hike! Thx!
How in the holy heck (excuse my French) do you close a backcountry camp site? Someone should inform the rule makers that 22 miles > 6 feet as per social distancing requirements. Perhaps you should have told them you were protesting on behalf of BLM.
incredible nature
Just found your videos and I thank you for your wonderful love for God's great creations. Endless!
What is wrong feting permission from park rangers out to public. we sure could have used it. Wounder full videos of Gods Creation Stan Mills.
Thanks so much Stan for another great hike! Do you film your entire hike or just the interesting parts? And can you or someone please tell me what the animal was at the very end of the video! It look likes squirrel on steroids! LOL Thanks again for a great hike Stan, God bless you & be safe!
Mags, I mainly video what I think is interesting, mainly wildlife, but I put in scenery and hiking along the trail otherwise the videos would be only 5 minutes long. I learned that a lot of people may want to plan and do the same hikes so that is why I show a lot of video with my GoPro just hiking down the trail. The animal at the end is a Yellow-bellied marmot; also called rock-chuck. Thank you for your comments.
Thanks Stan for response, it's greatly appreciated!
Do you ever get scared walking yourself?
Interesting question and here is why. I never get scared while I am out there hiking or camping. But sometimes it is a little scary when I am at home thinking about it.
Stan, thank you for loving wildlife and the spaces they call home. You are so respectful.
Love your videos. Thank you for sharing your hikes with us less fortunate.🙂 (One thing...would you put text up as to how far you are actually away from the wildlife when you shoot them? Kinda a disclaimer for all those literally no brainers out there.) Thanks again for your time out there....
You really put down some mileage in a day. Have a question about the rangers and the bears. Do the rangers know who the problem bears are and do they "collar" them so they know where they are and can warn park visitors if they come close, or steer the bears away from campgrounds or high volume trails or picnic areas?? Just wondered to what degree the rangers manage the bears, or the bears come and go as they please.
Great video
Thank you Stan
Do they pack horse feed too? Would take a few 50 pound bags to feed those horses for a week.
the nicest videos on ynp ever. no need to look further this channel
Thank you very much. It is getting about time to start seeing wildlife.
Great video without any annoying music. Do you carry bear spray?
Good video. Always a pleasure to watch. Will be at 2s4 for 3 days this weekend. Hopefully the fish and wild life will cooperate and show them selves
Did you do your trip and did you make a video?
@@StanMills Yes we did. Saw three grizzlies and alot of buffalo. It rained on us and the creek was still pretty high. We came out a day early because I was having a nasty back issue. That was the second trip into slough creek. We want to go again but they changed to system for getting a permit so I dont know what kind of luck we will have. I grew up around yellowstone and teton parks and love that area.
NO video. Just photos