The Art of Layering: How To Dress For A Yellowstone Winter Adventure
If you are visiting Yellowstone during its most beautiful and harrowing season, simply look to the “experts” for inspiration. The park’s wildlife are naturally equipped for frigid weather in many ways, including growing thick underlayers of fur or insulating downy feathers and packing on layers of fat during times of feast. While we may not…
September 29, 2024
Grizzly Encounter: Never Let Your Guard Down
Yellowstone National Park The day was June 18th, 2024, and what better way to spend your day off than exploring Yellowstone’s wonders with a camera in hand? This time of year, there is so much going on in the Northern Range that it’s hard to go elsewhere. Nonetheless, my curiosity led me to take a…
September 16, 2024
Slow Down and Smell the Sulphur
Whoosh. I pull into a roadside pullout to let yet another tailgating vehicle pass. “Everyone is in such a hurry,” I chuckle to myself as I return to the road, and we continue on our way. It is common for visitors to Yellowstone to try to pack as much as possible into one trip…
September 9, 2024
Grand Cycle of Life: The Bison & Elk Rut
The seasonal changes in Yellowstone are more than just shifts in weather; they are the catalysts for the natural cycles that govern the lives of its wildlife. The migration of bison and the rutting of elk are intertwined with these seasonal rhythms, creating a dynamic and ever-changing landscape. For those lucky enough to witness these…
September 3, 2024