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“That the tract of land in the Territories of Montana and Wyoming, lying near the headwaters of the Yellowstone River,… is hereby reserved and withdrawn from settlement, occupancy, or sale under the laws of the United States, and dedicated and set apart as a public park or pleasuring-ground for the benefit and enjoyment of the…

If you are visiting Yellowstone during its most beautiful and harrowing season, simply look to the “experts” for inspiration. The park’s wildlife are naturally equipped for frigid weather in many ways, including growing thick underlayers of fur or insulating downy feathers and packing on layers of fat during times of feast. While we may not…

Yellowstone National Park The day was June 18th, 2024, and what better way to spend your day off than exploring Yellowstone’s wonders with a camera in hand? This time of year, there is so much going on in the Northern Range that it’s hard to go elsewhere. Nonetheless, my curiosity led me to take a…

The seasonal changes in Yellowstone are more than just shifts in weather; they are the catalysts for the natural cycles that govern the lives of its wildlife. The migration of bison and the rutting of elk are intertwined with these seasonal rhythms, creating a dynamic and ever-changing landscape. For those lucky enough to witness these…

I’m letting you in on the secret of viewing wildlife successfully. Timing, patience, and optics. These essential aspects of viewing wildlife are crucial for a successful day of spotting untamed animals in vast wilderness landscapes such as Yellowstone. Photo courtesy of Jess Nelson @ Chocolate Moose Images Of course, it helps to know the different…

Enjoy the magic of winter in Yellowstone.  All video footage captured while on tour with guests.  

Header image courtesy of NPS/Jacob W. Frank Last week, Yellowstone National Park made headlines yet again. From notable news outlets to your TikTok For-You page, a real-time video filmed by a passing observer spread around the globe, engaging the curiosity of all who watched it.  On Tuesday, July 23, Biscuit Basin—an isolated thermal area…

To see a badger, start by asking yourself if they live where you are and if there is suitable habitat to support them. American badgers’ distribution in the U.S. ranges from the entire West Coast to the Great Lakes and down diagonally towards Texas. Our next step in search of badgers is figuring out what…

Photo courtesy of Kyle Moon Only a few lucky visitors to Yellowstone may witness wolves hunting, taking down, or feeding on an elk or bison. If you are one of these fortunate few, you can almost always see a sleek, black bird known as the common raven as the first scavenger wandering around a wolf-killed…

One of the most remarkable things about Yellowstone National Park is that every season brings something new to get excited about. Spring showcases the first wildflowers, animal babies, and grizzly and black bears waking up from their dens. Fall is the season of the elk rut, bright yellow aspen trees, bighorn rams, and the first…