by No matter the month, you should take any and every opportunity you have to get away from the roads in Yellowstone National Park. While driving the north roads when visiting in November and December will give you an amazing wildlife-watching experience, the true spirit and soul of the region is found while on foot. Know …
The Limping Coyote Of Yellowstone’s Northern Range: A Short Story
It was a cold winter day in Yellowstone National Park. There was nothing out of the ordinary or noteworthy about the weather. Snow was on the ground, temperatures were below freezing and the roads were occasionally slick with compact ice in the shady spots. I had once again driven into the northern range in hopes …
The Myth of Visiting Yellowstone National Park in September
There is a myth that is prevalent in Yellowstone National Park. It is stated as fact so often, it is hard to believe that it isn’t true. Yet, simple data proves that the words are not accurate: Yellowstone National Park does not empty in September. You’ve probably heard the myth and believed it too. After …
This Week in Yellowstone National Park: July 28th- August 3rd, 2023
This week in Yellowstone National Park, we will see some awesome things. Summer is in full swing and despite a few thunderstorms in the afternoons, it’ll be warm and wonderful. Wildflowers are popping off in the high country, the bison are entering their mating season in full force, and things are still green! EXPERIENCE OF …
This Week in Yellowstone National Park Hiking: July 7th through July 13th, 2023
Wildflowers continue to dazzle, mosquitoes continue to bite, and a wind storm has helped bring down some trees. I’ll talk about all that and more for this week’s hiking in Yellowstone National Park overview. As with last week, the wildflowers in the park are putting on quite a great display. While the lower areas of …
This Week in Yellowstone National Park Hiking: June 30th through July 6th, 2023
Thank you for reading! Please know that while this will serve as a great starting point to have the perfect trail adventure in the park, this is not a complete overview of everything you need to know about hiking in Yellowstone National Park. This is also not for the boardwalk hiking paths, as those are …
“Beyond the Boardwalks: 50 Rugged and Scenic Hiking Destinations in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem” is finished!
Just in time for the snow to start melting and the trails of the region to open up for hikers, it is with great excitement and nervousness that I am making the following announcement. My new guidebook,“Beyond the Boardwalks: Your Guide to 50 Rugged and Scenic Hiking Destinations in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem”is finished. I …
Find the Animal: The One With the Wolves Following the Bison
It was April 10th, 2023 and the warmth of spring was finally making an appearance in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. It had recently snowed, and would be snowing a few days later, but on this date, the temperature in the park was nearly 50 degrees Fahrenheit. It was truly glorious and knowing what the forecast …
Find the Animal: The One with the Grizzly and the Trees
It was near the end of April, 2022 in Yellowstone National Park and wildlife watching was picking up speed. The air had a warmth to it that felt out of place. The snowpack was dwindling fast and all around the park, it felt like this was going to be the start of a very busy …
2023 Spring Bicycling and Road Running in Yellowstone National Park Starts April 7
On Friday, April 7th, road runners and bicyclists will have a unique chance to access a section of Yellowstone National Park’s interior. Each spring, as plow crews make their way through the west side of the park’s interior roads, the park staff begins to open the roads to pedestrians. While the date is always up …