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 Forever.

The Summit will bring together a wide variety of speakers including park staff, scientists, guides, historians, artists, filmmakers, and storytellers who share fresh insights, behind-the-scenes knowledge, and new ways to experience the park you love.

2026 presentations include:

• Ronan Donavan, Wildlife Photography and Remedies to Species Loneliness
• Bob Landis, Autobiography of a Wildlife Filmmaker
• Mike Tranel (Deputy Superintendent), What’s New in Yellowstone: Park Update (VIP)
• Jeff Henry, The History of Winterkeeping in Yellowstone
• Rick McIntyre, Cherished Memories from 30 Years of Yellowstone Wolf Watching
• Brad Bulin, Deep Dive into Bear Sign (VIP)
• George Bumann, Enjoying Yellowstone’s Butterflies
• Todd Wilkinson & Louisa Willcox, How You Can Help Support Greater Yellowstone
• Nakia Williamson-Cloud & Roger Amerman: The Legacy and Ancient Relationship of Nez Perce Peoples with Southwest Montana and the Yellowstone Region (VIP)
• Jim Halfpenny, Wolverines Roam the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem
• and beyond!

Short overview of the Summit:

• The summit will run from February 19-22, 2026, and will take place 100% online.
• Presentations are 20–45 minutes each, with new pre-recorded sessions released daily February 19-22 and available for 48 hours to enjoy at your own pace.
• Registration for the summit is $15 and a portion of the proceeds benefit Yellowstone Forever. 
• After registering, you can also upgrade to the VIP Pass, which provides participants lifetime access to presentations, exclusive live Q&A sessions, summit podcast feed, special community chats, live trivia contest, and entry into special giveaways.

We look forward to celebrating Yellowstone with you!