Yosemite , a stunning tourist hotspot that captivates millions of visitors each year with its breathtaking waterfalls and deep valleys, has been marred by an unsightly habit that has infuriated officials. California's Yosemite National Park Service officials have expressed their frustration over an "all too familiar" sight of tourists leaving behind used toilet paper. On Monday, officials took to Instagram to share an image depicting piles of used toilet paper along with a full roll in a wilderness area near Rancheria Falls.
The post read: "Picture this: Yosemite's majestic wilderness, stunning vistas, and...
surprise! Used toilet paper waving hello near Rancheria Falls- a full roll too," park officials wrote alongside the photos. "Unfortunately, this is a sight that's become all too familiar in Yosemite, even in wilderness areas." Park rangers are urging visitors who bring toilet paper into the park to take it back out with them when they leave, reports , and gave advice on what to bring when visiting.
"You can bring a sealable plastic baggie to stash it in, and even cover the bag in tape so you don't have to look at it. Because really, nobody wants to stumble upon a surprise package left behind by an anonymous outdoor enthusiast," park officials said. Rangers also cautioned visitors against burying their toilet paper as it can be easily exposed by weather and erosion, and "animals can dig it up and disperse it long before it decomposes" with some animals even using the toil.
