Early explorers marveled at the other-worldly features and abundant wildlife found in the Yellowstone region. The tall tales they told of geysers, waterfalls, boiling mud, grizzly bears, and more seemed... read more →
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We have so much to be thankful for and to honor in Yellowstone: more than 10,000 hydrothermal features, 500 active geysers, the largest concentration of mammals in the lower 48... read more →
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Yellowstone has often evoked visions of frightening wonders—spectacles that early explorers would describe as “strange and marvelous.” With features like Demon’s Cave, Devil’s Gate, Coffin Spring, Black Dragon’s Caldron, and... read more →
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Warm daytime temperatures, abundant wildlife, and long daylight hours provide ideal conditions for exploring Yellowstone’s wonders during the summer season. Along with the magnificent sightseeing and adventure opportunities, there are... read more →
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It may still look like winter in much of Yellowstone, but spring has arrived in one important way: bears have started emerging from their dens. The National Park Service annually... read more →
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Photography + Yellowstone = a match made in Wonderland. With its abundant and magnificent wildlife and spectacular geysers, hot springs, and canyons, Yellowstone is a photographers dream. Whether you are... read more →
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The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is home to the largest concentration of wildlife in the lower 48 states. But a dangerous threat to the ecosystem and its inhabitants lurks deep beneath... read more →
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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 doesn’t just protect... read more →
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By Brad Bulin, Art by Lauren Beltramo The life of the western tiger salamander (Ambystoma mavortium), one of Yellowstone’s few species of amphibians, is intriguing. Seldom seen, this seclusive salamander... read more →
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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.... read more →