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Half the park is after dark

“If I had a chance to go, that’s it. I’m gone.” That’s Lynn Powers, president of the Southwest Montana Astronomical Society and instructor for the Yellowstone Forever Institute. She’d catch a ride to space if the opportunity ever presented itself. No questions asked. Powers is bringing that passion for space... read more →

November 13, 2019
Institute

Meet a Few of Yellowstone’s Lesser-Known Animals

By Jenny Golding Did you know that Yellowstone has its own boa constrictor, or is home to a butterfly that uses antifreeze to survive the winter? Yellowstone doesn’t just protect bears, wolves, bison, and trout. While not all of the park’s residents are furry, toothy, or otherwise “charismatic,” each has... read more →

November 7, 2019
Inside Yellowstone, Wildlife, Yellowstone Quarterly

Yellowstone Forever Raises $1 Million in Three Days for North Entrance Project

NEWS RELEASE Bozeman, MT (November 6, 2019) – Yellowstone Forever, the official nonprofit partner of Yellowstone National Park, announced today it raised $1 million in private funds over three days at the end of September. Those funds have been matched dollar for dollar using federal funds appropriated for the National... read more →

November 6, 2019
Park Updates, Partners

Naturalist Notes: Western Tiger Salamander

By Brad Bulin, Art by Lauren Beltramo The life of the western tiger salamander (Ambystoma mavortium), one of Yellowstone’s few species of amphibians, is intriguing. Seldom seen, this seclusive salamander begins its life as an egg deposited in one of the many ponds and lakes of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem,... read more →

November 6, 2019
Inside Yellowstone, Wildlife, Yellowstone Quarterly

Putting Canyon’s Iconic Views Within Reach of All

The myths and stories of how Yellowstone became the world’s first national park are rich, varied, and sometimes, even true. There’s no denying, for instance, that Thomas Moran’s paintings and sketches of the park’s otherworldly vistas helped sway public and political opinions toward the creation of Yellowstone National Park. His... read more →

November 5, 2019
Preserving the Park, Yellowstone History, Yellowstone Quarterly

Legendary Teamwork of Moran and Jackson Puts Yellowstone on the Map

The end of the tale is the most familiar: artist Thomas Moran and photographer William Henry Jackson returned from the Hayden Expedition with images that helped convince Congress that Yellowstone should be protected as a national park. But what twists of fate brought these two men together, and how did... read more →

Preserving the Park, Yellowstone, Yellowstone History, Yellowstone Quarterly

Mudpots

Yellowstone’s dramatic geysers and rainbow-hued hot springs have long astounded visitors and inspired generations of painters and photographers. But their cousins, the mudpots, hold their own unique allure for those who take the time to observe them in all their gooey glory. In fact, Ferdinand Hayden, during his 1871 expedition... read more →

Yellowstone, Yellowstone Quarterly

Yellowstone’s Petrified Trees

by Virginia Miller Yellowstone is a land of microbes, megafauna, and devastating geologic events. From glaciers and earthquakes to the Yellowstone Volcano, everything here can be traced back to geologic roots, including the petrified trees standing high above the northern range. Fifty million years ago, the Absaroka volcanoes that follow... read more →

September 24, 2019
Inside Yellowstone, Yellowstone Quarterly

Catch the Fall Raptor Migration in Greater Yellowstone

Humans have long been fascinated by birds of prey. Their graceful passage through the sky, hunting prowess, and impressive wingspans make them awe-inspiring to watch. Luckily for us, a great time and place and to see raptors on the wing is autumn in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Increasingly colder temperatures... read more →

Events, Inside Yellowstone, Wildlife, Yellowstone

10 Reasons to Visit Yellowstone in Winter

Yellowstone in winter is a true wonderland—a place of natural beauty and inspiration, with steaming thermal features, incredible snowy landscapes, and recreation opportunities for both the novice and the expert. Those who have visited will undoubtedly tell you it was the trip of a lifetime. But with so much to... read more →

Inside Yellowstone, Institute, Yellowstone

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