The first part of the title, I often recall, that’s what Yogi the Bear said the park ranger. <br />The human species choice of vehicle break-ins, in the USA, is the Cadillac Escalade. <br />But if you have a minivan and go to the national parks, you are in danger. <br />The minivan is vehicle of choice of the park bears. <br />They don’t march in a parade, <br />-however they stealthly prey on their prey. <br />One should fear. <br />The reasons aren't entirely clear, <br />-says study author Stewart Breck of the National Wildlife Research Center, <br />but probably have something to do with the messy passengers common in minivans. <br />'Not all minivans had food in them, ' Breck says of his study’s findings, <br />'but what they do have is 'microtrash' <br />(a certain type of prepubescent adolescent stash) <br />— (from) kids spilling juice and pulverizing crackers. … <br />(if kids can then they mostly likely they would) <br />A lot of these minivans smell like food, even though they don’t have food in them.' <br />A lot of food is left on the floor and seats not in his or her tummy. <br />'Bears like toiletries, ' says Yosemite ranger Kari Cobb. <br />'Peach shampoo smells really yummy.' <br />So campers clean out your minivans to the tee and with no haste, <br />Before you travel the Yosemite and the Great Teton National Parks. <br />“The motivation to rip into a vehicle wafting potato-chip scent is strong. <br />Bears in Yosemite normally subsist on a diet of acorns, berries, grasses and herbs. <br />Why munch acorns when you can chow down on cookies, <br />-granola bars and even toothpaste? <br /> <br />10-17-09<br /><br />Joe Rosochacki<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/hey-mr-ranger-sir-all-that-i-want-is-a-picnic-basket-uhm-better-make-it-a-minivan/
