Page 17 – Yellowstone Forever

Putting Canyon’s Iconic Views Within Reach of All

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 sketches of the park’s otherworldly vistas helped sway public and political opinions toward the creation of Yellowstone National Park. His... read more →

November 5, 2019
Preserving the Park, Yellowstone History, Yellowstone Quarterly

Legendary Teamwork of Moran and Jackson Puts Yellowstone on the Map

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 should be protected as a national park. But what twists of fate brought these two men together, and how did... read more →

Preserving the Park, Yellowstone, Yellowstone History, Yellowstone Quarterly

Mudpots

Yellowstone’s dramatic geysers and rainbow-hued hot springs have long astounded visitors and inspired generations of painters and photographers. But their cousins, the mudpots, hold their own unique allure for those who take the time to observe them in all their gooey glory. In fact, Ferdinand Hayden, during his 1871 expedition... read more →

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Yellowstone’s Petrified Trees

by Virginia Miller Yellowstone is a land of microbes, megafauna, and devastating geologic events. From glaciers and earthquakes to the Yellowstone Volcano, everything here can be traced back to geologic roots, including the petrified trees standing high above the northern range. Fifty million years ago, the Absaroka volcanoes that follow... read more →

September 24, 2019
Inside Yellowstone, Yellowstone Quarterly

Catch the Fall Raptor Migration in Greater Yellowstone

Humans have long been fascinated by birds of prey. Their graceful passage through the sky, hunting prowess, and impressive wingspans make them awe-inspiring to watch. Luckily for us, a great time and place and to see raptors on the wing is autumn in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Increasingly colder temperatures... read more →

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10 Reasons to Visit Yellowstone in Winter

Yellowstone in winter is a true wonderland—a place of natural beauty and inspiration, with steaming thermal features, incredible snowy landscapes, and recreation opportunities for both the novice and the expert. Those who have visited will undoubtedly tell you it was the trip of a lifetime. But with so much to... read more →

Inside Yellowstone, Institute, Yellowstone

Park Peaks: The Creation and Significance of Yellowstone’s Mountain Tops

by Stephen Camelio With more than 40 peaks in the park soaring over 10,000 feet and at least 70 named mountains over 8,000 feet, you’d think that the park’s highest points would be first and foremost on visitors’ minds. But that’s not always the case. The fact that Yellowstone is... read more →

September 9, 2019
Inside Yellowstone, Yellowstone Quarterly

Skype with a Yellowstone Park Ranger

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. Since 2011, Yellowstone has offered the opportunity for classrooms to have a park ranger visit them virtually through Skype or... read more →

September 1, 2019
Preserving the Park

Yellowstone Junior Rangers forge deep connections to the park

by Ruffin Prevost For nearly nine decades, some form of Junior Ranger program has been feeding that ambition among young visitors, offering a chance for kids to forge a deeper connection to nature, and explore more of what it’s like to be a steward of extraordinary public lands. [caption id="attachment_19638"... read more →

August 23, 2019
Inside Yellowstone, Yellowstone Quarterly

Summer Photography: How to Take Your Very Best Yellowstone Images

by Chelsea DeWeese Whether it’s capturing images of the colorful Grand Prismatic Spring or a black bear climbing a tree, it’s hard to resist photographing Yellowstone in summertime. “Yellowstone is an amazing place to visit and photograph,” says Jake Frank, audiovisual production specialist with Yellowstone’s office of strategic communications. Cooler... read more →

August 19, 2019
Inside Yellowstone, Yellowstone Quarterly

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