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Be Bear-Aware This Spring

It may still look like winter in parts of Yellowstone, but spring has arrived in one important way: bears have started emerging from their dens. All of Yellowstone is bear country, from the trails in the park’s backcountry to the boardwalks and parking lots around Old Faithful. You can play... read more →

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Bear Spray: What You Need to Know

Each and every spring season, bears in Yellowstone emerge from hibernation on a constant search for food. Sows are on the move with their cubs and big grizzly boars look to claim winter carcasses. Bears are generally more visible this time of year and potentially more aggressive, which makes them... read more →

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Yellowstone Camping FAQ

Camping in Yellowstone is a budget-friendly alternative to hotels, and also a whole lot of fun. It's a terrific way to unplug, experience the park's natural environment, and enjoy simple pleasures like cooking and eating around the campfire. Ready to plan your trip? Read on for answers to the most... read more →

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Happy Birthday to Yellowstone!

Guess who’s celebrating a birthday? Yellowstone National Park turns 148 years old today. Yellowstone was established as the world’s first national park by an act of Congress and signed into law on March 1, 1872, by President Ulysses S. Grant. In honor of this special day, here’s a brief look... read more →

March 1, 2020
Yellowstone History

Yellowstone’s National Historic Landmarks

“If you’re in Yellowstone National Park, chances are you are within a historic property,” says Zehra Osman. She explains that the majority of the park’s roads, hotels, cabins, general stores, quarters, and offices are listed on or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Eight of these... read more →

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Lamar Buffalo Ranch in Winter

Imagine being serenaded to sleep by wolves howling in the distance as you snuggle up in your cozy log cabin. In the morning, you wake up to a fresh dusting of snow and a cluster of bison ambling past your window. This scenario is more than just a daydream for... read more →

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Yellowstone Holiday Traditions

For more than a century, day trippers and out-of-town guests have enjoyed spending the holidays in Yellowstone—an experience like no other. Park staff are on duty and ready to help visitors have a memorable experience. From festive dinners to candlelight services, here's your guide to holiday events in Yellowstone. Christmas... read more →

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Rime Ice

by Michael Rosekrans, Naturalist As the days shorten and grow colder, Yellowstone begins to brace for winter. Natural processes unseen to the common visitor occur, transforming this dynamic ecosystem from a boisterous, bustling place of bugling elk to a seemingly frozen world sleeping underneath a blanket of snow. With close... read more →

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Winter in Yellowstone: Adapt or Die

Winter can be a harsh and unforgiving season in Yellowstone National Park. Heavy snow, brutal winds, and bitter cold often make the park a cruelly inhospitable place. So it’s no surprise that for wildlife like some bison and elk, or sandhill cranes and mountain bluebirds, the best option is to... read more →

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A Race Against Time

The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is home to the largest concentration of wildlife in the lower 48 states. But a dangerous threat to the ecosystem and its inhabitants lurks deep beneath the surface of Yellowstone Lake: lake trout. Below are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about lake... read more →

November 22, 2019
Preserving the Park

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