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Reckless visitors are destroying Yellowstone's iconic thermal pools with trash
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Yellowstone National Park's geology team collected over 23,000 pieces of trash from geysers and hot springs, including AirPods and rubber ducks. The park did not specify the time period over which the trash was collected or provide details on visitor numbers during that period. Park officials have not announced new enforcement measures in response to the findings.
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