On a crisp January morning, when the air holds its breath and the only sound is the soft rasp of a ravenâs wings overhead, itâs easy to think of winter... read more →
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A field guide to interpreting snow prints, wing marks, beds, and scatârevealing how wolves, foxes, otters, and ungulates navigate deep winter. Includes tips for safe observation and Leave No... read more →
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A look at how species like bison, foxes, and otters adapt to extreme cold and deep snow. by Kyle Wonders, YF Institute Lead Field Educator The alarm rings. Long johns... read more →
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January 2025 marked the 30th anniversary of the reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone National Park. For winter 2026, the Yellowstone Forever Institute is offering a number of excellent wolf... read more →
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by Alyssa McGeeley, YF Tribal Engagement Manager Yellowstone National Park has become a home for me in more ways than one. My journey began with two summers at Old Faithful,... read more →
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Turn your next Yellowstone visit into an unforgettable experience with a Yellowstone Forever Institute Field Seminar! Registration for our 2026 Summer Field Seminars is now open! This is your chance... read more →
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Local professional photographer and guide, Lisa Culpepper, has more than 20 years of experience photographing the magic of Yellowstone in winter. She has also spent that time sharing her love... read more →
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A look at the delicate balance between wolves, mountain lions, coyotes, and the ungulates they hunt. It was early June, and I had just come into Lamar Valley to... read more →
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Most visitors never get to see Yellowstone like this â quiet, pristine, and nearly untouched. Winter transforms the park into a peaceful wilderness where iconic landscapes and wildlife take center... read more →
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Like its musical namesake, all symphonies begin with an opening movement, and that is the same with the annual elk rut. With a nod, if you will, to cervus canadensis'... read more →