With pandemic-related international travel restrictions in place, more people are finding domestic destinations as exciting and fascinating as lands far away. One of these destinations is Yellowstone National Park, always a draw for outdoor enthusiasts. Before COVID-19, seeing the park without the curious crowds was an exercise in patience. Today, the park is no longer as crowded as it used to be. Yellowstone is open, albeit not all its services and recreational facilities are. Reservations for guided tours by park staff are on hold. Restaurants will offer takeout only (opening dates differ). Most of the lodges have delayed operations for summer 2021 until May or June, and on a limited basis in some cases. Social distancing rules are in place, and people must wear masks in all crowded places. Ann Smarty and her family visited the park in summer 2020 when these rules were already in effect. “We were visiting …