One of the best ways to explore Yellowstone National Park during the winter is by strapping on some cross-country skis! Yellowstone boasts world-class cross-country skiing and abundant wilderness trails, and... read more →
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Yellowstone's Northern Range is the only area of the park accessible by automobile year-round. Spectacular in every season, this region also happens to be one of the best places in... read more →
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Though Yellowstone National Park is spectacular in every season, the park in winter is truly a magical place. A winter visit will leave you with lasting memories of steaming geyser... read more →
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by Michael Rosekrans, Naturalist As the days shorten and grow colder, Yellowstone begins to brace for winter. Natural processes unseen to the common visitor occur, transforming this dynamic ecosystem from... read more →
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Winter can be a harsh and unforgiving season in Yellowstone National Park. Heavy snow, brutal winds, and bitter cold often make the park a cruelly inhospitable place. So it’s no... read more →
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Have you ever spotted a weasel darting in and out of the snow in the middle of winter? Or a collection of “snow fleas” (springtails) on top of the snow... read more →
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Planning a trip to Yellowstone in the winter is rewarding, but can be challenging. There are a lot of logistics involved. Where do you stay? How do you travel and... read more →
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More than four million visitors come to Yellowstone each year—most of them during the summer. Relatively few people experience the magic of the park’s winter wilderness. But the quietly beautiful... read more →
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Are bears “true” hibernators? For years the answer to this question was a resounding “no,” as bears do not experience the dramatic decrease in body temperature associated with true, or... read more →
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By Virginia Miller, Institute Instructor Icicles frost the trees. The air glistens in the below-freezing temperatures, all moisture having been frozen into tiny specks of glittering ice. A deep layer... read more →