Traffic gridlock, also known as "bear jams," have been a fixture in Yellowstone going back generations. In the past, begging black bears, hooked on human food, would approach cars and sometimes creating dangerous encounters. Today, grizzlies are often seen along the roadside in Yellowstone and Grand Teton but they forage on natural food.  Photo courtesy NPS
Traffic gridlock, also known as "bear jams," have been a fixture in Yellowstone going back generations. In the past, begging black bears, hooked on human food, would approach cars and sometimes creating dangerous encounters. Today, grizzlies are often seen along the roadside in Yellowstone and Grand Teton but they forage on natural food. Photo courtesy NPS