When it comes to how Yellowstone National Park handles bear management, a lot has changed since visitors first began pouring in more than a century ago. At that time, bears... read more →
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Who can resist the charm of clumsily cute baby animals? Spring and summer Yellowstone visitors on the lookout for wildlife can often catch a glimpse of their playful antics. We've... read more →
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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... read more →
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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... read more →
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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... read more →
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Have you ever wanted to conduct field research in the great outdoors? Growing opportunities in citizen science provide an exciting way to assist Yellowstone National Park by helping researchers collect... read more →
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Bison will often place themselves in and around hot springs and steam to stay warm during Yellowstone's harsh winters. Here, a group of bison are standing on top of Excelsior... read more →
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by Jenny Golding A few months from now, hints of green grass will emerge from the snow at lower elevations around Yellowstone. Those first shoots will blossom into a “green... read more →
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Many may recognize this image of wolves howling taken by renowned nature and Yellowstone photographer, Tom Murphy. What you may not have seen is the video that Tom captured at... read more →
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By Ruffin Prevost One of the most popular visitor destinations in Yellowstone National Park in 1919 was a spot called the Lunch Counter, about a 10-minute walk from the Old... read more →