Latest Reports 8 Mile, grizzlies, other critters 7-21-19 posted by Laurie Lyman July 21, 2019 — Hi Everyone ~    From Susan ~  Not much wolf activity today.  But a lovely day to be out enjoying the sunshine in the park.&nb Read more > Smokejumpers attack Bondurant blaze posted by Dave Hornoff July 21, 2019 — A team of 10 smokejumpers from West Yellowstone, Montana are working to put out a wildfire that flared up Friday just across the highway from last fal Read more > 8 Mile, Junctions 7-20-19 posted by Laurie Lyman July 20, 2019 — Hi Everyone ~   8 Mile from Susan ~  It was decidedly chilly this morning in the park.  We had beautiful clear skies but a low temp Read more > Junctions, 8 Mile, report from the South 7-19-19 posted by Laurie Lyman July 19, 2019 — Hi Everyone ~   From Susan ~  Going in a little later today, we stopped at Blacktail at about 6:15am and got a big ‘thumbs up&rsqu Read more > Lightning-ignited structure fire burns historic Mount Holmes Fire Lookout in Yellowstone posted by Dave Hornoff July 19, 2019 — Tuesday, July 16, in the afternoon, the historic Mount Holmes Fire Lookout burned to the ground having been struck by lightning from a severe thunders Read more > Duane Bubac selected as Yellowstone’s next Chief of Facility Management and Operations posted by Dave Hornoff July 19, 2019 —  Superintendent Cam Sholly announced the selection of Duane Bubac as the new Chief of Facility Management and Operations for Yellowstone National Read more > 7 Mile Hole Fire in Yellowstone posted by Dave Hornoff July 19, 2019 — The first wildfire of the year was detected Wednesday, July 17, by hikers on the Sevenmile Hole trail.   The lightning-ignited 0.1 acre fire i Read more > Yellowstone, Grand Teton turning to dogs for help detecting mussels posted by Dave Hornoff July 19, 2019 — Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks are using dogs to raise awareness about aquatic invasive species over the next few weeks. Tobias, a Read more > Junction, Wapiti 7-18-19 posted by Laurie Lyman July 18, 2019 — Hi Everyone ~   From Susan ~ Back to blue skies and sunshine today after yesterdays mists.  We stopped at Blacktail, joining Doug M and Read more > 8 Mile and ?Junction 7-17-19 posted by Laurie Lyman July 17, 2019 —   Hi Everyone ~   From Susan ~  The theme for this morning was mist.  We had clear skies and a beautiful full moon as we left Read more > Junctions, 8 Mile 7-16-19 posted by Laurie Lyman July 16, 2019 — Hi Everyone ~   Junctions from Susan ~  Since we only had limited time available in the park today we left a little earlier than usual - Read more > Junction, 8 Mile, Mollies, grizzlies 7-15-19 posted by Laurie Lyman July 15, 2019 — From Susan ~  Another lovely morning with blue skies and sunshine; we are getting used to this routine.  We stopped briefly at Blacktail w Read more > July 18 Cooke City event to celebrate ecological restoration of Soda Butte Creek... posted by Dave Hornoff July 15, 2019 — Decade-long project brought together agency and community partners to restore creek flowing into Yellowstone News Release Date: July 11, 2019&nb Read more > Visitation statistics for June 2019 posted by Dave Hornoff July 15, 2019 — The park hosted 781,853 visits in June 2019. This is a 3.6 percent decrease from last June (810,884 visits). Read more > Summer crowds at Yellowstone mean delays, limited parking posted by Dave Hornoff July 15, 2019 — More than 780,000 people visited Yellowstone National Park in June as the park continues to grapple with large summer crowds. The National Park Servi Read more > 9 people rescued from Yellowstone River near Laurel posted by Dave Hornoff July 15, 2019 — Authorities report nine young adults were rescued Saturday from the Yellowstone River. Yellowstone County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Kent O’Don Read more > Wapiti evening July 14, 2019 posted by Laurie Lyman July 14, 2019 — From Susan and George ~   We spotted 7 Wapitis this evening at 8:05. They appeared near where we lost them this morning and were travelin Read more > Junction, 8 Mile, Wapiti 7-14-19 posted by Laurie Lyman July 14, 2019 — Hi Everyone ~   Warm one today and the flies have begun to bite!  I think it was up close to 80 before noon.  Clear skies though wi Read more > Junctions, 8 Mile group, report from down south, grizzlies 7-13-19 posted by Laurie Lyman July 13, 2019 — Hi Everyone ~   Yet another beautiful warm day in Yellowstone.     Junctions ~  Early this morning, Missy made a great spot Read more > Junctions, 8 Mile Wapiti 7-12-19 posted by Laurie Lyman July 12, 2019 — Hi Everyone ~   Bright sun and high temperatures this Friday with 76 degrees at 11:45am at Elk Creek.  The grasses are beginning to look Read more >

Features Beartooths — Great Horned Owl Nest posted by Dan Hartman July 19, 2019 —      Since my boreal owl nests did not materialize and I never picked up a great gray nest (and believe me, I spent many hours sea Read more > YELLOWSTONE LIVE — AIRS TONIGHT posted by Dan Hartman June 23, 2019 —      The first episode of Yellowstone Live airs tonight at 8PM MT time.  The next three will air at 7PM.  (Mon-Tues-Wed) Read more > Aspen Grove Film — Completed at Last!! posted by Dan Hartman June 17, 2019 —      I've finally finished editing my "Life of the Aspen Grove" film.      Follow naturalist Dan Hartman as Read more > Still searching the forests — A couple wildlife encounters posted by Dan Hartman June 16, 2019 —      In a spring that's been extremely productive just driving the roads looking for photos, I still enjoy walking the woods, sear Read more >

Featured photos Hunting for Coyotes by Russ Kehler A Walk In The Lupine by Russ Kehler Black Bear COY Climbing by Russ Kehler Raven in Flight by Russ Kehler Mountain Acrobat by Russ Kehler Handsome Male Gray Junction Butte Yearling by Russ Kehler A Moment of Peace by Russ Kehler Serious Battle or Dare and Chase? by Russ Kehler Dining in the Lupine! by Russ Kehler First steps by Pete Bengeyfield Call of the Wild by Russ Kehler Moose by Pete Bengeyfield