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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by Carolyn Harwood, Supporter Engagement Manager Are bears “true” hibernators? For years the answer to this question was a resounding “no,” as bears do not experience the dramatic decrease in... 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 →
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by Chelsea DeWeese Frosted sagebrush. Steaming geysers. Bison covered in snow. These are just some of the images that come to mind when one thinks about photographing Yellowstone in winter.... read more →
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by Ruffin Prevost Getting around Yellowstone National Park in the winter has never been easy. Over the past century, visitors and workers have relied on an array of evolving and... read more →
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Under a blanket of snow, Yellowstone’s landscape is transformed, and so is the park experience. From photography to wildlife watching and geyser gazing, any familiar activity can seem new and... read more →
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Your breath freezes in the frigid January air; last you checked, the thermometer in your vehicle read –25°F. Your hand instinctively wraps around the camera battery you’ve placed in your... read more →
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We love all weather in Yellowstone, but there is something particularly special about seeing and feeling the first snowfall of the season. Winter often comes in fall in Yellowstone... We... read more →
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It may still be summer, but we’re already planning for the frosty days of winter in Yellowstone, and we hope you will, too! Registration for winter 2018-2019 Field Seminars is... read more →
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Have you been to Yellowstone National Park in the winter? Many experienced visitors proclaim winter their favorite time of year in the park. During this quietly beautiful season, there are... read more →