Matriarch 907F: A Wolf To Remember
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…
August 2, 2025
Why Is Old Faithful So…Faithful?
By YW Naturalist Laura L. Old Faithful is not the tallest geyser in the world. It’s not the most frequent. It may not even be the most exciting. And yet, it’s undeniably the most famous. Why? The answer can be found in a combination of factors working in sync to create its signature “faithfulness”. For…
July 1, 2025
The Ultimate Yellowstone Experienced: A Week of Unforgettable Wildlife Encounters
TRIP REPORT: Wolves & Winter Wonders January 2025 Day 1: The guests arrived in Bozeman, where they had what I can only imagine was an exciting and memorable evening. I didn’t know this absolutely as I didn’t join the adventure until Day 2, but Bozeman is a great town, and the guests were about…
February 9, 2025
Photographing Wildlife Ethically
Emil McCain – Owner Yellowstone Wild photography instructor guides are leaders in the field of ethical wildlife photography. Deep understanding of wildlife biology and keen observational skills drive our guides’ uncanny ability to set our photography clients up for powerful images, while truly respecting the wildlife, without causing any undue stress, discomfort or harm. The…
March 23, 2023
2023 Winter Photography Workshop Trip Report
Rob Harwood – Workshop Instructor Day 1 Winter storms, howling wind, beautiful light, and snowy bison….this year’s multi-day winter photo workshop had it all! We set out from Bozeman on the first day with forecasts of heavy snow and wind in the coming week, which a normal person might be nervous about. But we’re not…
March 15, 2023