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Seven Winter Wonderland Adventures Around Paradise Valley, Montana

North of Yellowstone National Park’s famed North Entrance and south of the iconic town of Livingston, Montana, you’ll find Paradise Valley. Split in half by the majestic Yellowstone River and flanked to the east by the tower Absaroka-Beartoooth Mountains and Wilderness, there are few places that inspire adventure as much here. While the area is …

Where to See the Bighorn Sheep Rut Around Yellowstone National Park

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 stillness fills the air before a deafening crack echos off the cliffs from the hard heads crashing together. They may repeat the battle a few times, …

The Best Salmon Watching in Olympia, Washington

Olympia doesn’t have a great reputation around the state. From Spokane to Bellingham, and Vancouver to Ocean Shores, the capitol of Washington State is known mostly for politics and a somewhat drab, occasionally unsettling downtown scene. Outsiders might quickly stop by on trips to more exotic locations, but for most, Olympia is skipped over. Even …

This Week in Yellowstone June 10th through June 16th, 2022

This week in Yellowstone should be a little wet, a little wild, and a lot of awesome. In this edition, I take a look at the Memorial Day visitation numbers, as well as share about the name change of a mountain in the park, celebrate the reopening of the Beartooth Highway, share the best hikes …

This Week in Yellowstone: June 3rd through June 9th, 2022

Coming to Yellowstone this week? Be ready for some rain, then the return of some warmth around the region. Bears are active and so are the wolves. Hiking trails are opening, elk are having babies, and popular overlooks are now accessible. If you are headed to the park this week, be ready for a memorable …

This Week in Yellowstone: May 27th through June 2nd, 2022

This Week in Yellowstone will be a good one! Both Dunraven Pass and the Beartooth Highway are opening (weather permitting/check conditions), wildlife watching will continue to be incredible, and snow may fall over the three day weekend. In this edition, I also look at a bear attack that both shocked and horrified park visitors and …

This Week in Yellowstone: May 20th through May 26th, 2022

This Week in Yellowstone is for bear and wolf lovers. I should clarify. If you love seeing wolves and bears, this week will be one you enjoy immensely. Wolf pups are out and playing, while bears are around nearly every corner in the northern part of the park. The weather will continue to improve after …

This Week in Yellowstone: April 29th through May 5th, 2022

This Week in Yellowstone, I celebrate an increased snowpack, highlight another road to hike before it opens to cars, and even give hiking tips for the mud and snow season we are currently in. The wolves have been putting on a show in the northern range and bear sightings have increased, so if you are …