Hiking Tours Beyond Yellowstone's Boardwalks
Hiking Tours Beyond Yellowstone's Boardwalks
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from September 18th through September 24th, 2025, I will tell you about the park’s trash problem, briefly talk about the bear attack, tell you that time is running out for driving on a scenic road, and share some other fun and interesting things. I will also give you the …
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from September 11th through September 17th, 2025, I will tell you how elk self-anoint themselves, share a trek where you may see bears, tell you a spot north of the park for wildlife watching, and also try to convince you to get out early in the cold mornings. I …
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from September 4th through September 10th, 2025, I will share with you what you need to know for the start of the elk rut, give a brief overview of bears entering hyperphasia, share a trail for those looking for serious miles and serious views, and let you know why …
If you are heading into the park in September, I want to give you a heads-up: The park will not be empty. Contrary to popular thinking, the park doesn’t experience a huge decrease in population once Labor Day Weekend is behind us. In fact, Yellowstone’s September visitation is nearly as high as visitation in August, …
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from August 21st through August 27th, I will let you know how and where to see an overlooked geyser erupt, talk about bear bells, discuss the history of Quake Lake, and share a mountain summit that few ever hike to. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, …
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from August 14th through August 20th, I share with you the visitation numbers in July, try to convince you to wake up extremely early for a good reason, highlight the museums and visitor centers in the park, and give you a quick history lesson on Sheepeater Cliffs. I will …
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from August 7th through August 13th, give an update on the fire danger in the park, let you know of a cool event taking place in Gardiner to end this week, let you know about wildlife watching etiquette, and even give you some insight into a cool geologic event …
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from July 31st through August 6th, I talk about a thermal area incident, tell you to go for a scenic drive, try to convince you to go stargazing, and take you back in time to the days of lawlessness in Yellowstone. I will also give you the complete weather …
On July 11, Yellowstone National Park staff made the difficult decision to lethally remove an adult female black bear near a backcountry campsite in the Blacktail Deer Creek drainage. Park officials cited a pattern of escalating behavior that posed a serious threat to visitor safety. The bear’s unusual behavior started on June 7, when it …
This week in Yellowstone National Park, from July 17th through July 23rd, I share the news about a new thermal feature, tell you why you should visit Hayden Valley, teach you about Mission 66, and let you know of a great hike for this week. I will also give you the complete weather forecast, wildlife …