India, May 14 -- A fan-run TikTok account dedicated to Yellowstone National Park has gone viral and racked up nearly a million followers in just a few days by posting "thirst traps." In each clip, users start off in wholesome, outdoorsy outfits before dramatically switching to sultry looks, then cutting to stunning shots of Yellowstone itself.

The unexpected TikTok trend has quickly spread, inspiring similar fan-run accounts for other US national parks. The videos have also spilled over to other social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Reddit.

While many viewers are applauding the creativity, others are confused- particularly over whether the account is officially run by the National Park Service.

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