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Safeguarding Yellowstone: The US Army Years 1886–1918

When Yellowstone National Park was established in 1872, there was no precedent for how to manage and care for it. In fact, the National Park Service itself had not yet been created. During its first decade, the park was under serious threat from those who would exploit, rather than protect,... read more →

Inside Yellowstone, Yellowstone

Stories of Yellowstone’s Spring Babies

by Jenny Golding Few times of the year are more exciting than spring in Yellowstone. As the snow recedes and new plant life springs forth, so too do Yellowstone’s baby animals. By mid-June, the park is teeming with life: Elk calves frolic on gangly legs through the tall grass;... read more →

April 17, 2019
Wildlife, Yellowstone Quarterly

Colors of Curiosity: Yellowstone’s Microbes

by Joshua Theurer, Citizen Science Program Manager There are many reasons Yellowstone National Park grabs our imagination. The grand sweeping vistas, the roaming herds of bison, and its rich human history are all staggering examples of the wonders this place has to offer. However, the thermal features, those strange surficial... read more →

April 16, 2019
Inside Yellowstone, Yellowstone Quarterly

Old Faithful Streaming Webcam

Daydreaming about a trip to Yellowstone? Don’t fret! You can be transported there instantly from your computer or mobile device with live-streaming video of Old Faithful Geyser, wandering wildlife, and other geysers in the Upper Geyser Basin. You’ll also see up to date predictions of the next expected eruptions. Yellowstone National... read more →

Geysers, Inside Yellowstone, Yellowstone

Spring Wildlife Watching in the Northern Range

Now that spring is officially here—or what passes for spring—you may have come down with a case of spring fever. As ski season gives way to mud season, a drive out to Yellowstone’s Northern Range for wildlife watching might be just what the doctor ordered. Even during this bridge season,... read more →

April 9, 2019
Inside Yellowstone, Wildlife

Kick Off Your Day at the Albright Visitor Center

Five miles south of Yellowstone National Park's North Entrance is the historic village of Mammoth Hot Springs—the park's headquarters. Mammoth is a great place to begin your Yellowstone adventure, and stopping by the Albright Visitor Center while you're there is the perfect way to kick off your day. From hands-on... read more →

Inside Yellowstone, Yellowstone

Naturalist Notes: Hibernation

Are bears “true” hibernators? For years the answer to this question was a resounding “no,” as bears do not experience the dramatic decrease in body temperature associated with true, or deep, hibernation. Recently this view has shifted. Bears are what are known as “super hibernators.” In Yellowstone, most black and... read more →

Yellowstone, Yellowstone Quarterly

Insider Look: Clearing the Snow in Yellowstone

Spring is on its way in Yellowstone National Park! The park’s incredible snow removal teams have been hard at work clearing roads and keeping Yellowstone in top condition. It’s a critical job that often goes unseen — until now! Scroll down to see photos of snow removal in action, and... read more →

March 13, 2019
Inside Yellowstone, Reports from the Field

Winter Song: When Yellowstone Lake Sings

Icicles frost the trees. The air glistens in the below-freezing temperatures, all moisture having been frozen into tiny specks of glittering ice. A deep layer of early snow blankets the park and dampens all sound. Stand on the shores of frozen Yellowstone Lake and, if conditions are just right, you... read more →

Inside Yellowstone, Yellowstone, Yellowstone Quarterly

A Modern Timeline of Yellowstone National Park

Click through and learn about the history of Yellowstone National Park, and Yellowstone Forever's work to help preserve it!

March 1, 2019
Yellowstone History

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