Seeing yellowstone on foot?

Naio wrote:
I've been reading the past threads on Yellowstone here, and people keep talking about long scenic drives. But I don't like to do that -- I like to drive to where I am camping, and then leave the van at the campsite for however many days I am there, with awning out and all, and do my sightseeing on foot.

Can I do that at Yellowstone? I made reservations for a week each at Grant and Canyon, based on reading the threads here. But are those too close together? What can I do/see from each base? My trip is far enough in the future that I can probably move reservations if you folks think I oughta.

I realise there may be a shuttle bus, but I prefer to avoid those, too :). On the plus side, I don't mind missing some 'important sights' -- just being in a beautiful place is good.

And are the buffalo going to gore me if I am not in a vehicle? I will keep my distance, of course, but if they are on the road and headed my way...

It’s obvious that you are inexperience with dangerous animals and true wilderness.

If you are taking about hiking the established trails in Yellowstone, go for it. There is plenty of beauty to be seen and as others have said bring Bear Spray.

On the other hand, if you are considering trekking the backcountry, off-trail, in the mountainous/hilly terrain with all the blowdowns and at elevation then you are being foolhardy. If you plan to do this alone there is an excellent chance you’ll be mentioned of the next edition of the book Death in Yellowstone.