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Blog written by Parker Napolitano Peregrine Falcons are the fastest bird on Earth, full stop. Reaching diving speeds of more than 200 miles per hour while pursuing prey, this remarkable raptor has fascinated observers for thousands of years, and it’s still showing off today. A peregrine falcon in a “stoop”. Image courtesy of USFWS Evolution…

Blog and watercolors by YW Naturalist Jesse G. Before there was modern day science, art helped people to communicate and make sense of the natural world. Humans have been using creative methods like painting and drawing for documentation and visual communication long before spotting scopes and camera lenses existed. Paintings and stories were once the…

Blog by YW Lead Naturalist Laura Lyznicki   “When’s the next big one?” “Is it gonna blow while we’re here (insert nervous laughter)?” “How devastating will a major eruption be?” These are among the most common questions Yellowstone guides hear on nearly every tour. And honestly, the thought isn’t a small one — a volcanic…

There comes a time in every guide’s life when they look themselves in the mirror, strap their binocular harness to their chest, and ask themselves one question: am I ready to be a guide? As the saying goes, if you have to ask, you already know. The four new guides at Yellowstone Wild, supported by…

Blog and photos by Kyle Moon As a photo guide and instructor with Yellowstone Wild, I am often asked, “What setting should I be at?” The truth is, it simply depends on what you’re trying to accomplish. Let’s not forget that photography is a form of art, and you can manipulate your camera settings to…

Blog & photos by Evan Watts On a cool morning, an eerie noise, sounding almost prehistoric, echoes through the crisp mountain air. An elk bugle… the first heard in nearly a year. The aspens, willows, and cottonwoods, all of which are full of vibrant green leaves, begin to yellow. Where a month ago, it was…

Blog by YW Lead Naturalist Laura L. Featured image courtesy of Rob Harwood. We are all Earthlings, fellow passengers on a living planet spinning through the vastness of space. The Earth remembers its story in stone. Rocks hold the record of upheaval and renewal, of oceans that came and went, of creatures long gone…

Written by Aleksa B. Forming emotional attachments to wild animals is usually a recipe for heartbreak. Unlike domesticated species (dogs, cats, other pets), the lives of animals in the wild are often fleeting and unforgiving. But when you work in Yellowstone, see these animals every day, and are fortunate enough to witness their entire lives…

Blog by YW Naturalist Parker N. Before Yellowstone became famous as the world’s first national park in 1872, it was a home and hunting ground for Native American tribes who occasionally lived, and regularly traveled through, for thousands of years. While many people think of Yellowstone as a “pristine wilderness,” untouched before it was protected,…

For most visitors to Yellowstone National Park, spotting an owl is a rare and unforgettable experience. These elusive birds, cloaked in secrecy and stealth, are masters of camouflage and often go unnoticed by the casual observer. Their primarily nocturnal habits, keen senses, and shy disposition only add to their allure. While many people hope to…