Water Safety National Park Service

Yellowstone's thermal features and wildlife can present serious dangers to park visitors. Listen for tips on staying safe while visiting Yellowstone.

Yosemite National Park: Water in Yosemite is more dangerous than it looks, and stories like Matthew's are a common occurrence.

Yosemite National Park: Water in Yosemite is incredibly beautiful, but can be powerful and deadly. Sixteen people died in Yosemite's creeks and rivers between 2002 and 2011. Yosemite Search and Rescue rangers share their knowledge of common mistakes and how to avoid them.

Yellowstone National Park: Rules and safety tips for enjoying the water resources at Yellowstone are included in this video.

Grand Canyon NP: Water temperature and flow variations of the Colorado River are discussed. Emphasis is placed on how they affect visitors navigating the river. Safety tips are also discussed including how to combat hypothermia.

Shenandoah National Park: Included in this video are a few hints and safety tips for exploring the 16 waterfalls at the park.