This week in Yellowstone National Park, we will get some real winter weather in and around Yellowstone. I will also tell you about how some tour guides got in trouble, how many people visited Yellowstone in 2024, where to see hoarfrost, and where you should hike if you are hoping to brave the cold and …
This Week In Yellowstone: January 9th through January 15th, 2025
From the banks of the Yellowstone River, next to the border of the AB Wilderness, and under the looming ridgelines of the Absaroka Mountains of Montana, this is This Week in Yellowstone for the week of January 9th to the 15th of 2025. LISTEN TO THIS AS A PODCAST! This week in Yellowstone National Park, …
What to Expect When Visiting Yellowstone National Park in November
Thinking of heading to Yellowstone National Park in November? You won’t see many other people. November is historically the least-visited month for Yellowstone National Park. Over the last 20 years, November visitation has averaged roughly 15,590 visitors, or just under 520 people a day. To help put this in perspective, July averages roughly 900,000 visitors, …
Yellowstone National Park Winter Hiking and Snowshoe Tours 2024-2025
Visiting Yellowstone National Park in the winter can be an incredible experience, giving those who make the journey memories that will last a lifetime. For most who visit the park in the winter, the trip is spent mostly indoors, more often than not in the heated comfort of their vehicle or bundled up at a …
Where to See the Bighorn Sheep Rut Around Yellowstone National Park
November and December are when bighorn sheep mating season occurs around Yellowstone National Park. if you haven’t witnessed it, make this year the year you do. There is nothing quite like seeing two bighorn sheep rams slam their horned heads against each other. As they turn and twist their heads, getting ready for impact, a …
Elk Rut in Yellowstone National Park: The Best Time and Places to Witness this Active Mating Ritual
As crisp autumn air descends upon Yellowstone National Park each fall, a remarkable and ancient mating ritual unfolds in select corners of the park. This annual event is one of the park’s most captivating wildlife spectacles, drawing nature enthusiasts, photographers, and wildlife lovers from around the world. The elk rut, or mating season, is a …
Ten Easy Hikes In Yellowstone That Go Beyond The Boardwalks
Yellowstone National Park, renowned for its dramatic landscapes and abundant wildlife, also offers a plethora of easy hikes that make its natural wonders accessible to everyone. From the tranquil shores of Lost Lake to the breathtaking views of Grand Prismatic Hot Springs, these short and relatively flat trails invite hikers of all ages and abilities …
Polyamory On The Prairie: The Bison Rut In Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park, stretching across Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho, is a sanctuary for national park enthusiasts, nature aficionados, and researchers of all fields. Among its many natural marvels, the bison rut stands out as a dramatic and captivating event. Each year, from late July through September, the bison rut transforms the park into a showcase …
Five Simple Ways To Be A Responsible Driver in Yellowstone National Park
Driving through Yellowstone National Park offers a chance to experience its stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife up close. However, it also requires a commitment to driving responsibly to protect this unique environment and ensure the safety of all visitors. By staying in your lane, following speed limits, using pullouts correctly, being mindful of wildlife, and …
Nine “Secret” Trails and “Hidden” Hiking Gems In Yellowstone National Park
Let me start by quickly stating that the trails listed in this article are in nearly every guidebook and map of the area. They are on AllTrials, the Hiking Project, and even on National Park Service websites. They are even recommended by rangers when you ask for a hike. The use of the words “secret” …