Have you ever spotted a weasel darting in and out of the snow in the middle of winter? Or a collection of âsnow fleasâ (springtails) on top of the snow... read more →
Yellowstone Quarterly
Yellowstone Quarterly
Ravens and wolves have a special relationship. Called âwolf birdsâ by various cultures, ravens have important ties to wolves. Like many scavengers, the common raven (Corvus corax) is especially tied... read more →
Yellowstone Quarterly
By Jenny Golding In the pre-dawn light of winter, you hear a low howl. Anticipation rises as you look through the spotting scope, hoping to get a glimpse in the dim... read more →
Yellowstone Quarterly
âIf youâre in Yellowstone National Park, chances are you are within a historic property,â says Zehra Osman. She explains that the majority of the parkâs roads, hotels, cabins, general stores,... read more →
Yellowstone Quarterly
Imagine being serenaded to sleep by wolves howling in the distance as you snuggle up in your cozy log cabin. In the morning, you wake up to a fresh dusting... read more →
Yellowstone Quarterly
by Michael Rosekrans, Naturalist As the days shorten and grow colder, Yellowstone begins to brace for winter. Natural processes unseen to the common visitor occur, transforming this dynamic ecosystem from... read more →
Yellowstone Quarterly
Winter can be a harsh and unforgiving season in Yellowstone National Park. Heavy snow, brutal winds, and bitter cold often make the park a cruelly inhospitable place. So itâs no... read more →
Yellowstone Quarterly
By Jenny Golding Did you know that Yellowstone has its own boa constrictor, or is home to a butterfly that uses antifreeze to survive the winter? Yellowstone doesnât just protect... read more →
Yellowstone Quarterly
By Brad Bulin, Art by Lauren Beltramo The life of the western tiger salamander (Ambystoma mavortium), one of Yellowstoneâs few species of amphibians, is intriguing. Seldom seen, this seclusive salamander... read more →
Yellowstone Quarterly
The myths and stories of how Yellowstone became the worldâs first national park are rich, varied, and sometimes, even true. Thereâs no denying, for instance, that Thomas Moranâs paintings and... read more →