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Lively or Not
I live about 60 miles from a state park featuring free-range bison. They have a lovely, small campground. Last autumn I drove my car up, camped two nights, and hiked among the bison. With luck, I'll be able to bike there this spring for a weekend escape.
Don't get too close. When people think of Yellowstone wildlife danger, bears immediately come to mind. However, bison kill and injure far more park visitors than bears do. They can go from 0 to ramming speed quickly, and their heard are like wrecking balls. They are especially prone to charge when they are with calves and feel threatened.
With that said, they are majestic creatures to see roaming free. From my 2015 tour in SD. Notice the bird on his back picking off insects: