by On March 2nd, 1909, Teddy Roosevelt used the Antiquities Act to create Mount Olympus National Monument, now known as Olympic National Park. Thanks to people like Lieutenant O’Neil and the Press Expedition, the mystery of America’s mountainous Shangri-La started to be explored, mapped and shared with the world. Their experiences and stories captivated the minds …
This Week in Yellowstone National Park: February 25th through March 3rd, 2022
This week in Yellowstone, the sub-zero temperatures are leaving, the wolf hunt is winding down, and Yellowstone National Park turn 150 years old!!! If you are visiting the park this week, be prepared for otters, moose, and maybe even a grizzly bear! The weather will be good, the snowpack is less than ideal, but it …
This Week in Yellowstone February 18th through February 24th, 2022
O Winter, where art thou? This week in Yellowstone, I share some exciting wildlife watching that occurred last week, provide context to the improvements coming to cell and internet service in the park, and suggest an overlooked road in the park to drive. I also take a serious look at our snowpack, before sharing my …
Yellowstone National Park’s Cell and Internet Service to Improve
If you follow any social media site about Yellowstone, I am sure you have already heard this news. On February 14th, YNP officials issued a press release that read “Yellowstone to Improve Telecommunication Systems in Developed Areas.” This immediately set off an online firestorm, with people bemoaning that the improvements will destroy the park. The fury and outrage was so great that I had to run outside to make sure that the sky was not actually falling.
Turns out, the sky is not falling, nor are the improvements going to negatively impact the park. Those who took the time to read beyond the headlines discovered that the updates will not only improve life for rangers and park staff, but will also help restore views around the park by removing unsightly towers.
Yellowstone National Park Invites You to Help Decide the Future of Bison
Yellowstone National Park’s bison are unique and incredible, surviving a near extinction and rebounding back to a healthy population within the borders of America’s first National Park. Now, the National Park Service is asking for your thoughts on the best way to continue to support these incredible ungulates. In the past, once the herd became too big, bison would be gathered when they left the park boundaries and culled. Now, with support from indigenous populations around North America, there is a resounding push to increase the range and habits of the national mammal of America. The best part is that you, yes you, can have a say in their future.
This Week in Yellowstone National Park- February 4th through February 10th, 2022
This week in Yellowstone, I share about a bald eagle with pied plumage seen around the park, provide an update about the wolf hunt and let you know you have a say in the future of Yellowstone’s bison. Plus, I give you a few spots to see frozen lakes and the historic town of Gardiner, Montana from the trails. If you are headed out this week, you should have an amazing time!
This Week in Yellowstone: January 28th through February 3rd, 2022
This Week in Yellowstone, I look at the number of backcountry campers over the last decade, share where to find the artistic wonder of hoarfrost, give an update on the wolf hunt, and try to convince you to walk down the road to the Slough Creek Campground on a winter day. The snowpack isn’t great, …
Yellowstone 2022 Backcountry Permits Will Be Available Online
Hoping to backpack in the majesty of Yellowstone National Park in 2022? You can now get your permits online. Starting on March 1st, 2022, those interested in camping in the wilds of this wonderland can start reserving a site far from the hustle and bustle near the park’s roads. The following is a press release …
Yellowstone National Park’s Numbers Show it Had a Record Visitation Year in 2021. But did it really?
On Friday, January 21st, Yellowstone National Park announced that they had 4,860,537 recreation visits in 2021, up 28% from 2020 (3,806,306 visits), making it the busiest year on record. It was no doubt a busy summer in the park. Long lines at the Madison Junction turned quick summer trips into the park into a parking …
This Week in Yellowstone: January 21st through January 27th, 2022
This week in Yellowstone, I share the updated wolf hunt numbers from Montana, share about a wolf kill of an elk on the road in front of visitors, share about an injured boreal owl, and then tell you to go chasing frozen waterfalls. If you are headed to the park this coming week, enjoy the sun and temper those wildlife watching expectations.