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Blog by YW Naturalist Mads Buchman Cover photo by Kyle Moon. It was a brisk June morning and everywhere I looked there were herds of brand new bison calves and their moms set against a backdrop of vibrant spring greenery. That day was a bear and wolf tour, so our main focus was on wildlife,…

Written by YW Lead Naturalist Matt D. It’s well known that Yellowstone is the world’s first and arguably, greatest national park. What’s less well known is that Gardiner, Montana, is the first and arguably greatest gateway town. Yellowstone has five entrances: North, Northeast, East, South, and West. Three of those entrances are in Montana, two…

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…

Trip Report by YW Photo Naturalist Kyle Moon One of the things I love most about Yellowstone is its unpredictability. Every day presents new opportunities, and spring is especially rewarding because nearly every species that calls the park home is active and available to photograph. Yellowstone Wild Spring 2026 Photo Workshop: Hours old bison calves…

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…

Trip Report & Photos by YW Photo Naturalist Kyle Moon This winter sparked plenty of conversation — many wondering if it would ever fully arrive. Conditions were certainly different than what we typically expect, and as always, weather remains the one variable we can’t control. But we head out regardless. And while the season looked…

Blog by YW Photo Naturalist Rob Harwood ​Landscapes blanketed in a thick layer of white, red foxes diving face-first through the snow to capture rodents underneath, cottonwood trees along the Lamar River encased in glittering ice…these are some of the classic images that come to mind at the mention of winter in Yellowstone. But what…

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…