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... read more →
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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... read more →
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Each and every fall season, bears in Yellowstone shake off the doldrums of summer and become much more active. They are on a constant hunt for food in preparation for... read more →
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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.... read more →
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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... read more →
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A new issue of Yellowstone Science magazine takes an in-depth look at archaeology in Yellowstone, celebrating the achievements of recent research and tracing the history of the park’s archaeology program. From historical Native... read more →
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by Heather White, President & CEO This year Earth Day has me thinking about nature’s gifts, and the beauty that surrounds me here in Yellowstone, one of the most extraordinary... read more →
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The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is home to the largest concentration of wildlife in the lower 48 states. But a dangerous threat to the ecosystem and its inhabitants lurks deep beneath... read more →
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Take a look back at 2018 with us to celebrate another remarkable year in Yellowstone National Park! With your generosity and support, we’ve funded dozens of priority projects for Yellowstone and... read more →
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Although Yellowstone National Park is known for its charismatic mammals and impressive birds like eagles, osprey, and swans, relatively little is known about its substantial songbird populations. These small but... read more →