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Feb 04
Jan 16

Naturalist Notes: The Activity of Passivity

by Sam Archibald, Lead Field Educator January. A time of cold somber mornings scraping ice from car windshields, days hunkered comfortably indoors or braving the snowy winds for a weekend ski, and cozy evenings by the wood stove. The aspen, willows, and cottonwoods are bare, the songbirds have largely left,... read more →
Dec 19

Winter Wolf Programs in Yellowstone

2025 marks the 30th anniversary of the reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone National Park. This winter, the Yellowstone Forever Institute is offering a number of excellent wolf related programs and tours with the opportunity to view wolves in the wild like nowhere else. Programs include three of our always-popular... read more →
Dec 10
Dec 07

Naturalist Notes: The Color of Winter

by Amanda Evans, Institute Lead Field Educator It was my first winter in Yellowstone, a time of great growth as I learned to adapt alongside the wildlife that I shared this home with. As I finished the short steep descent coming down the Trout Lake trail, I eagerly made my... read more →
Nov 16
Nov 15

Register Now for Summer 2025 Institute Programs

Make your next visit to Yellowstone unforgettable with a Yellowstone Forever Institute Field Seminar! Registration for 2025 Summer Field Seminars is now open. Gain in-depth knowledge from professors, naturalists, scientists, and acclaimed artists and photographers while immersed in the beauty and grandeur of Yellowstone. This summer join us at the historic Lamar... read more →
Nov 11

Yellowstone Holiday Gift Guide 2024

Find the perfect gift for the Yellowstone enthusiast in your life (or for yourself!) this holiday season! From Yellowstone-related games, plush animals, clothes, collectibles, books, art, and more, there are gifts for all ages and interests. Every purchase supports vital projects and programs in Yellowstone National Park. Choose from... read more →
Nov 08
Nov 05
Brink of the Lower Falls

10 Reasons to Be Thankful for Yellowstone

We have so much to be thankful for in Yellowstone: more than 10,000 hydrothermal features, 500 active geysers, the largest concentration of mammals in the lower 48 states, Native American culture and heritage, national park rangers. Here's our list—in no particular order—of 10 Reasons to be Thankful for Yellowstone.  ... read more →