Oct
07
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 Faithful Inn. The newly established feeding ground for bears was described in the hotelâs brochure as a place where visitors...
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Oct
03
Each summer in Yellowstone, teens from across the country come together to participate in the Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program. The YCC engages teams of 15- to 18-year-olds in leadership, education, recreation, and work activities in the park. The work-based learning program, led by a dedicated group of NPS staff,...
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Sep
29
By Neala Fugere Far from the paved roads and drive-through entrance gates of more developed areas, the Bechler region is tucked away in the parkâs southwest corner. This region can be difficult to get to, often requires overnight travel, and is generally associated with a sense of wilderness and solitude....
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Sep
25
by Chelsea DeWeese For summer visitors to Yellowstone National Park, perhaps nothing is more refreshing than spending an afternoon at one of the areaâs idyllic waterfalls. With about 290 waterfalls (more than 45 named waterfalls that are more than 15 feet high throughout the park), the opportunities to enjoy...
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Sep
20
We were thrilled to host the Biennial Scientific Conference on the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem in Big Sky, MT earlier this month. This yearâs theme was âTracking the Human Footprintâ and focused on the human experience and the role scientific research and communication will play in shaping future management of the...
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Sep
20
by Jenny Golding On a clear night in July, dozens of park visitors are standing in the dark at a large pullout along the road between Mammoth Hot Springs and Tower Junctionâstaring up at the sky. Overhead, the Milky Way splashes across the heavens in a seemingly impossible river of...
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Sep
19
Managing the coexistence of people and wildlife in Yellowstone is more important than ever before. The park has experienced a significant increase in visitation since 2015, leading to increased tragedies including bear-related fatalities and bison gorings. This is where the Visitor and Wildlife Safety Education comes in. This project, funded in part...
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Sep
12
While Old Faithful Geyser and other natural features draw visitors from around the world to the Upper Geyser Basin, there's also a legendary man-made feature that is not to be missed: the Old Faithful Inn. The Old Faithful Inn was designed by Robert C. Reamer, who is said to have...
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Sep
09
Yellowstone doesn't just have a volcano, Yellowstone is a volcano. And it's active. A plume of molten rock that rises beneath the park creates one of the worldâs largest active volcanoes, and we can see evidence all around us in the form of geysers, hot springs, mud pots, and other...
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Aug
31
National Park Service Press Release - August 31, 2018 People visiting the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River are now able to enjoy the view from Inspiration Point. The overlook has been closed for a two-year rehabilitation project, which created an expanded viewing area that is safer and more accessible. âThe...
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