Because geology involves the study of rocks it is easy to think of it as a static scientific field. But in examining the topography of a place like Yellowstone, where the landscape has remained relatively untouched by humans, it becomes apparent that geology is as dynamic a discipline as any... read more →
Feb
03
Feb
02
For years it was suspected—but never proven—that life could survive in the extreme heat of Yellowstone’s thermal features. Then, in the 1960s, researcher and professor Dr. Thomas Brock found a number of bacteria thriving in a hot spring near Great Fountain Geyser. Since Dr. Brock’s discovery, dozens of other thermophilic... read more →
Feb
01
Registration is now open for the fifth annual virtual Yellowstone Summit, a multi-day online event February 19-22 highlighting the latest updates from Yellowstone and more! This event is co-hosted by A Yellowstone Life and Yellowstone Forever, and a portion of the proceeds from this online event will be donated to Yellowstone... read more →
Jan
20
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Jan
11
A field guide to interpreting snow prints, wing marks, beds, and scat—revealing how wolves, foxes, otters, and ungulates navigate deep winter. Includes tips for safe observation and Leave No Trace in cold conditions. by Kyle Wonders, Lead Field Educator As Yellowstone slips deeper into winter, the accumulating snow provides... read more →
Dec
15
A look at how species like bison, foxes, and otters adapt to extreme cold and deep snow. by Kyle Wonders, YF Institute Lead Field Educator The alarm rings. Long johns on. Coffee. Snow pants on. Mid-layer. Snow bibs. Puffy jacket. Thermos. Snow cap. Extra layer. Sunglasses. Heck, maybe another puffy.... read more →
Dec
09
Sending Cheerful Seasons Greetings from all of us at Yellowstone Forever We hope you enjoy some of our favorite images and video taken by Yellowstone Forever staff this past year! https://youtu.be/WBmvYp2--LY In 2025, Yellowstone Forever supporters made meaningful impacts in the following projects and programs. These, among many others, truly... read more →
Dec
07
Join us for a film screening of Guardians of Yellowstone: The Yellowstone Cougar Project and a panel discussion with Yellowstone's Senior Wildlife Biologist Dan Stahler PhD, filmmakers, and members of the cougar team. For over 35 years, a dedicated team of biologists has quietly shaped one of the most enduring and impactful... read more →
Dec
03
Yellowstone holds a special place in the hearts of Todd Tornay and his wife, a sanctuary where nature’s grandeur and quiet hope intertwine. The couple has long yearned to live among the wild majesty of America’s charismatic megafauna—especially moose. Though life led them to Oregon, a state with fewer wildlife... read more →
Nov
21
Yellowstone Forever’s partnership with Delaware North, the primary authorized retail concessioner in the park, began back in 2003 (their first year in operation in Yellowstone). In fact, Delaware North was recently awarded a well-deserved extension of their retail contract with Yellowstone National Park through to 2038. Delaware North owns and... read more →