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 rounded up for you some captivating photos and a few tips for where and when to spot these young critters.... read more →
Apr
28
Apr
25
It has now been over 100 years since park rangers assumed responsibility for Yellowstone National Park from the U.S. Army. To celebrate the rich history and incredible change in the park over the years, we put together these âthen-and-nowâ photos, highlighting just how Yellowstone has changed. The true beauty of... read more →
Apr
23
The worldâs first national park is a great place to explore and learn together as a family. There is no end to the number of options and activities available to you. The hard part is trying to figure out which one to do first! We've pulled together all the resources... read more →
Apr
21
When Yellowstone National Park was established in 1872, there was no precedent for how to manage and care for it. In fact, the National Park Service itself had not yet been created. During its first decade, the park was under serious threat from those who would exploit, rather than protect,... read more →
Apr
17
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 Yellowstoneâs baby animals. By mid-June, the park is teeming with life: Elk calves frolic on gangly legs through the tall grass;... read more →
Apr
16
by Joshua Theurer, Citizen Science Program Manager There are many reasons Yellowstone National Park grabs our imagination. The grand sweeping vistas, the roaming herds of bison, and its rich human history are all staggering examples of the wonders this place has to offer. However, the thermal features, those strange surficial... read more →
Apr
12
Daydreaming about a trip to Yellowstone? Donât fret! You can be transported there instantly from your computer or mobile device with live-streaming video of Old Faithful Geyser, wandering wildlife, and other geysers in the Upper Geyser Basin. Youâll also see up to date predictions of the next expected eruptions. Yellowstone National... read more →
Apr
09
Now that spring is officially hereâor what passes for springâyou may have come down with a case of spring fever. As ski season gives way to mud season, a drive out to Yellowstoneâs Northern Range for wildlife watching might be just what the doctor ordered. Even during this bridge season,... read more →
Apr
04
Five miles south of Yellowstone National Park's North Entrance is the historic village of Mammoth Hot Springsâthe park's headquarters. Mammoth is a great place to begin your Yellowstone adventure, and stopping by the Albright Visitor Center while you're there is the perfect way to kick off your day. From hands-on... read more →
Mar
19
Are bears âtrueâ hibernators? For years the answer to this question was a resounding âno,â as bears do not experience the dramatic decrease in body temperature associated with true, or deep, hibernation. Recently this view has shifted. Bears are what are known as âsuper hibernators.â In Yellowstone, most black and... read more →