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As of September 2026, staff at Yellowstone National Park have removed 20,100 pieces of trash from hydrothermal areas, setting a new record. Commonly found items include hats, camera lens caps, and baby pacifiers, highlighting the impact of high visitor numbers and strong winds on littering.
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As of September 2026, staff at Yellowstone National Park have removed 20,100 pieces of trash from hydrothermal areas, setting a new record. Commonly found items include hats, camera lens caps, and baby pacifiers, highlighting the impact of high visitor numbers and strong winds on littering.
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