Each day, there are more cars in Yellowstone as the summer season moves towards it’s busy time. If you’re coming to the park this summer there are a couple of things to remember as you drive through Yellowstone. The maximum speed limit is 45 mph and in some places often lower. There are many blind curves and it’s always possible that wildlife could be in the road around that curve, or traffic could be at a stop. Also, with that speed limit in mind, while it might only be 15 or 20 miles between one destination and another, it’s important to allow more time than you might think you need to get to your destination. Finally, bison often use the roads to travel as well. Expect to be stuck in a bison jam at some point in your stay. While it may be inconvenient, please be patient and respectful. We’ve all seen videos of “stampeding” bison I’m sure, and those are usually caused by people pushing the bison with their vehicles. While it’s not only stressful for the animals, it also may lead to a bison hitting someone else’s car. Yes, I’ve seen it happen. It certainly can be frustrating being stuck in a bison jam and I’ve been frustrated by it too, but staying calm and realizing that it is part of what will happen at some point is important to remember.