Latest Reports 12-4-20 Junctions, moose posted by Laurie Lyman Dec. 4, 2020 — Hi Everyone ~   Lovely wolf watching weather again today with clear, blue skies and sunshine.   It was a bit of a runaround this morning Read more > Listing of whitebark pine could give Montana’s alpine forests a chance posted by Dave Hornoff Dec. 4, 2020 — After waiting more than a decade, whitebark pine may finally receive endangered species protection. But some say the listing proposal may need modific Read more > Snomester online program spotlights lessons from 70 years of studying Yellowstone lizards posted by Dave Hornoff Dec. 4, 2020 — The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Montana State University, formerly MSU Wonderlust, will host a special Snowmester presentation on Thursday, Read more > 12-3-20 Junctions posted by Laurie Lyman Dec. 3, 2020 — Hi Everyone ~   Another clear, beautiful day for wolf watching from Hellroaring Overlook with 33-34 wolves in view.     They were u Read more > 12-2-20 Junctions and 8 Mile posted by Laurie Lyman Dec. 2, 2020 — Hi Everyone ~     Well, back in the saddle again for a bit.  Lovely day with the light of silvery moon shinning on high snowy peaks a Read more > US: Mountain Pine Tree That Feeds Grizzlies Is Threatened posted by Dave Hornoff Dec. 2, 2020 — BILLINGS, MONTANA - Climate change, voracious beetles and disease are imperiling the long-term survival of a high-elevation pine tree that's a Read more > 12-1-20 Junctions, ? Wapiti posted by Laurie Lyman Dec. 1, 2020 — Hi Everyone ~   Junctions from Susan C. ~  There was only a light dusting of snow overnight so no real difference on the hillsides. Cloudy Read more > 11-30-20 Junctions, Wapiti posted by Laurie Lyman Nov. 30, 2020 — Hi Everyone ~   We will start today out with Jeff’s afternoon report that did not reach me yesterday.   AfternoonWapitis and Junct Read more > 11-29-20 Wapiti, 8 Mile posted by Laurie Lyman Nov. 29, 2020 — Hi Everyone ~   From Susan C.  ~  Another clear sky day with temperatures dropping into the negative as we drove through the park. &n Read more > Minneapolis woman reunited with dog that was lost in Montana posted by Dave Hornoff Nov. 29, 2020 — Melissa Buescher, a 35-year-old from Minneapolis, missed a phone call from Billings on Nov. 17 following one of her late-night shifts at the intensive Read more > Book review: Yellowstone park wolf chronicler gives ‘top dog’ its due posted by Dave Hornoff Nov. 29, 2020 — Rick McIntyre, a devoted naturalist who has spent a lifetime observing wolves, continues his epic account in a newly released second volume   Read more > 11-28-20 Junctions, Wapitis, 2 ? wolves posted by Laurie Lyman Nov. 28, 2020 — Hi Everyone ~   From Susan C. ~  Another lovely day.  It even felt warm (relatively) in the sunshine despite negative temps.  Gi Read more > 11-27-20 Junctions, Wapitis posted by Laurie Lyman Nov. 27, 2020 — Hi Everyone ~   From Susan C.  ~  We hope that everyone had an enjoyable day yesterday, whether alone or in good company.    Read more > 11-26-20 Junctions, Wapiti posted by Laurie Lyman Nov. 26, 2020 — Hi Everyone ~  Hope you all enjoyed a pleasant Thanksgiving Day.   From Susan C.  ~  It was a glorious morning with clear skies Read more > Yellowstone SPOTR version 3.2 release posted by Laurie Lyman Nov. 25, 2020 — NOW AVAILABLE! We are pleased to announce Version 3.2 of Yellowstone SPOTR, which consists of: - Version 3.2 of the Yellowstone SPOTR app & - V Read more > 11-25-20 Junctions posted by Laurie Lyman Nov. 25, 2020 — Hi Everyone ~     From Laurie ~  I want to wish all of you a very Happy Thanksgiving.  I know that we are all very grateful for Read more > 11-24-20 Junctions posted by Laurie Lyman Nov. 24, 2020 — Hi Everyone ~     Junctions from Susan C. ~  The sky was clear as we left Gardiner this morning, and we could see heavy clouds to the Read more > 11-23-20 Junctions, Carnelians posted by Laurie Lyman Nov. 23, 2020 — Hi Everyone ~   Junctions from Susan C.  ~  It was overcast this morning so, even though we left home a little later, it was still to Read more > Using wolves as first responders against a deadly brain disease posted by Dave Hornoff Nov. 23, 2020 — Are the wolves of Yellowstone National Park the first line of defense against a terrible disease that preys on herds of wildlife? That is Read more > 11-22-20 8 Mile, Junctions posted by Laurie Lyman Nov. 22, 2020 — Hi Everyone ~     From Susan C.- Another beautiful day with clear skies - and the temperature hovering around 0F.    We s Read more >

Features Thanksgiving Martens posted by Dan Hartman Nov. 27, 2020 —      We've had three martens off and on this winter so far.  Our big male from last year was no surprise, but a yearling that Read more > Getting ready for Winter — More on the white-bark pine story posted by Dan Hartman Oct. 21, 2020 —      We've been busy at the cabin trying to ready ourselves for winter, before the snow and cold settles in.    &n Read more >

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