by Stephen Camelio With more than 40 peaks in the park soaring over 10,000 feet and at least 70 named mountains over 8,000 feet, youâd think that the parkâs highest points would be first and foremost on visitorsâ minds. But thatâs not always the case. The fact that Yellowstone is... read more →
Sep
09
Sep
07
Each autumn, visitors to Yellowstone National Park are treated to a dramatic spectacleâthe thrilling display of the fall elk rut. September to mid-October is elk mating season in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, where mixed elk herds gather to carry out the fascinating ritual. Park visitors from all over the... read more →
Sep
01
Many people may never have the chance to visit Yellowstone National Park in their lifetime. However, individuals, particularly students, are increasingly able to visit Yellowstone from afar through Distance Learning programs. Since 2011, Yellowstone has offered the opportunity for classrooms to have a park ranger visit them virtually through Skype or... read more →
Aug
23
by Ruffin Prevost For nearly nine decades, some form of Junior Ranger program has been feeding that ambition among young visitors, offering a chance for kids to forge a deeper connection to nature, and explore more of what itâs like to be a steward of extraordinary public lands. [caption id="attachment_19638"... read more →
Aug
19
by Chelsea DeWeese Whether itâs capturing images of the colorful Grand Prismatic Spring or a black bear climbing a tree, itâs hard to resist photographing Yellowstone in summertime. âYellowstone is an amazing place to visit and photograph,â says Jake Frank, audiovisual production specialist with Yellowstoneâs office of strategic communications. Cooler... read more →
Aug
02
In 1903, early visitors to Yellowstone National Park arrived by train to Gardiner, MT. As these visitors disembarked from the train and set foot into the gateway to "Wonderland", their eyes were immediately drawn to two sights: the iconic Roosevelt Arch, and the adjacent sign on the W.A. Hall store... read more →
Jul
19
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Jul
16
Planning a trip to Yellowstone in the winter is rewarding, but can be challenging. There are a lot of logistics involved. Where do you stay? How do you travel and get the most out of the trip when road access is limited? Luckily, Yellowstone Forever and Yellowstone National Park Lodges... read more →
Jul
10
You could feel the energy as you turned the corner on the Trout Lake Trail, and you could see it too: eleven bright helmets on the trail ahead. Trout Lake Trail in the Lamar Valley climbs 150 feet from the Northeast Entrance Road to a pristine, high-elevation lake. Itâs a... read more →
Jul
01
Old Faithful geyser might be Yellowstone National Parkâs most famous feature, but thereâs another destination not to be missed. The dramatic, 1,000-foot-deep Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone rewards visitors with dazzling views of multi-hued rock walls and majestic waterfalls. With walking and hiking trails for all abilities, and learning opportunities... read more →