Articles related to "Yellowstone"
People Watching in Yellowstone
Yellowstone National Park provides spectacular viewing opportunities of wildlife and human interactions.
• wildlife and human interations in yellowstone nati
• people and wildlife in yellowstone
• dangerous wildlife in yellowstone
• dangerous wildlife in yellowstone national park
• dangerous wildlife in national parks
Yellowstone National Park, Part 1
Yellowstone National Park is a product of its geology. Without the geological processes that shaped it, Yellowstone would be another mountain range.
• geology
• geophysics
• earth science
• yellowstone
• yellowstone national park
The Yellowstone to Yukon Corridor
The Yellowstone to Yukon (Y2Y) Conservation Initiative brings together scientists and conservationists to protect Rocky Mountain habitat, grizzly bears and other species
• yukon to yellowstone ecosystem
• rocky mountain habitat
• wildlife corridor
• grizzly bear
• endangered species act
Yellowstone Learning in Winter
Yellowstone National Park's new winter Lodging and Learning Program allows visitors to adventure in the park while learning about the park's science, history and art.
• yellowstone national park
• yellowstone association institute
• winter sports
• backcountry skiing
• skiers
Yellowstone National Park Guide
Latest edition of Lonely Planet guide to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks has 20 itineraries, 40 hikes & trips to Jackson Hole and Cody, & Beartooth Highway.
• lonely planet guidebook to yellowstone and grand t
• north america
• usa hiking and rafting
• kayaking and mountain biking
• jackson hole and cody
Yellowstone Without Tourists
Yellowstone National Park is magical anytime. Maybe the most in winter, when the animals outnumber the tourists.
• adventure travel
• yellowstone national park
• bison
• buffalo
• wolves
Paleontology in Yellowstone National Park
Although Yellowstone National Park is better known for its geothermal features, our oldest national park also provides a lot of paleontological information
• yellowstone
• paleontology
• paleontological
• geothermal
• geology
Spring Wildflowers in Yellowstone
...next up on our trip from Boulder, Colorado to the coast of Washington was Yellowstone National Park. Like Devil's Tower, and along the interstates before it, we weren't sure what, if any wildflowers we might see there. Geysers? Sure. Stinky, sulfuric fart smells. Without a doubt. Bison? Grizzly bears? We hoped so. But wildflowers? We just didn't know.
• spring wildflowers in yellowstone
• gregg m. pasterick
• wildflowers of north america
• botany
• ecology
Yellowstone National Park, Part 2
The star attraction of Yellowstone is the geysers. But what is a geyser, and how do they work?
• geology
• geophysics
• yellowstone
• yellowstone national park
• wyoming
Yellowstone National Park, Part 3
More than volcanism has shaped the Yellowstone we see today. Ice, in the form of glaciers, has sculpted and carved the landscape to what we see today.
• geology
• geophysics
• earth science
• glacier
• volcanism
All-Female Adventures in Montana
Trips for women are focus of outfitter celebrating 25 years; owner Susan Eckert says 7 out of 10 clients are repeat visitors who enjoy "Grand Dame of Adventure Travel"
• female adventures
• senior womens travel
• women only trips
• montana vacations
• yellowstone
Buffalo Walkers
Marchers walk more than 500 miles from Rapid City, S.D. opposing buffalo slayings
• buffalo
• brucellosis
• yellowstone national park
• buffalo field campaign
Geysers: Rare Geologic Wonders
Millions of visitors travel to Yellowstone National Park and Iceland to watch geysers. Here is look at the science behind them.
• geyser
• yellowstone
• geologic process
• iceland
• geyserite
God's Gardens
The magnificent gardens of nature.
• garden of the gods
• canyonlands
• yellowstone
• adirondack mountains
• crete
Hugh Glass, Mountain Man (Part 1)
Hugh Glass is mostly known as the mountain man who survived an attack by a bear. Even when others didn't know him personally, they knew him for that fact. But what about his life before and after that event. Much is still unknown, but some details are available to paint a complete picture of the brave mountain man.
• hugh glass
• arikara
• pawnee
• andrew henry
• mandan
John Colter, Mountain Man
John Colter was one of the earliest men to become known as a mountain man. After spending three years with the Lewis and Clark expedition, Colter went back into the wild to hunt and trap. He is generally credited with discovering the Yellowstone geysers and hot springs.
• john colter
• yellowstone
• blackfeet
• manuel lisa
• lewis and clark
Poached Buffalo
The man who contracts with the State of Montana for the Duck Creek bison capture facility, poaches buffalo on his land.
• buffalo
• poaching
• yellowstone area
• dale koelzer
Slough Creek Campground
Yellowstone National Park's mountain scenery and abundant wildlife make this campground a spectacular place to camp.
• slough creek
• campground
• wyoming
• yellowstone
• wildlife
The Legend Of Yogi
A discussion of the notorious antics of national park bears that inspired the famous cartoon bear, Yogi. Special attention is given to three specific parks because of the contrasting behavior of the bears there.
• yogi bear
• yellowstone
• yosemite
• porcupine mountains
• great smoky mountains
The Slaughter Continues
The Slaughter Continues on the Yellowstone Bison
• bison
• buffalo
• montana
• buffalo nations
• yellowstone
Western Gray Wolves
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service must decide whether or not to remove the controversial gray wolf from federal protections in the northern Rocky Mountains.
• wolves
• gray wolves
• wolf reintroduction
• yellowstone
• public comments
ATV Trails: Wyoming Big Horns
ATV riding in the Wyoming Big Horns Mountains presents challenges to the seasoned ATV rider along with pleasurable, scenic riding for the beginning and leisure ATV rider.
• atv
• atv trails
• wyoming
• big horn mountains
• camping
Early Established Forts
In the 1820s, the race was on to establish fur-trading locations in the western reaches. As a result, Forts Cedar, Vanderburgh, Kiowa, and Benton were established. During this time, and a little earlier in other locations, Forts Bellefontaine, Clark, Kaskasia, and Osage were established.
• fort
• atkinson
• bellefontaine
• cedar
• recovery
Trumpeter Swans
The Trumpeter swan is the rarest bird in the world. Trumpeters are not only beautiful but are marvelously effective ambassadors for wetland habitat. Help to protect this magnificent species.
• trumpeter swan
• swan
• wetlands
• canadian tourism
• canadian travel
Bison: Yesterday and Today
How could 60 or 70 million of the largest native land animals in North America disappear from the continent? And what did the U.S. Army have to do with it?
• bison
• buffalo
• colorado
• rocky mountains
• plains
Custer's Last Stand (Part 2)
In a day and a half of fighting, the 7th Cavalry lost three-fourths of its men. The Sioux, and their allies the Cheyenne, decimated the army, without much loss to themselves. Custer did not get his wish of becoming president of the United States.
• little big horn
• rosebud
• yellowstone
• bighorn
• george armstrong custer
Dogsled or Snowshoe with Wolves
The International Wolf Center provides a unique way to mix wintersport—dogsledding and snowshoeing—with the study of wolf ecology.
• international wolf center
• dogsledding
• snowshoeing
• wintersport
• wolves
Fumaroles: A Sign of Volcanism
Often less captivating than erupting geysers and colorful hot springs, fumaroles are fascinating signs of volcanism at work.
• fumarole
• solfatara
• yellowstone roaring mountain
• volcanism
• volcanic processes
Geysers
Geysers are temporary geological features. They are considered rare with only about 700 geysers in the world today. Find out what conditions are needed in order for a geyser to form and then visit the geysers at Yellowstone National Park in this week's article.
• geyser
• geysers
• geothermal
• web sites
• websites
Grand Tetons, Wyoming
Near Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Park offers budget lodging and family activities like mountain hikes, horseback rides and boat cruises - perfect for a holiday!
• grands teton national park
• grand tetons lodging
• grand tetons camping
• grand tetons tent cabins
• family activities
Grey Wolf Proposed for Delisting
The grey wolf population in northern Rocky Mountains has exceeded target recovery rates. Proposed delisting is causing concern but how justified is it?
• gray wolf
• endangered species act
• y2y corridor
• yellowstone national park
• livestock predation
Grizzlies & Army Cutworm Moths
During late summer, grizzly bears forage rocky slopes at high elevations, eating massive quantities of army cutworm moths in preparation for winter hibernation.
• grizzly bears
• cutworm moths
• yellowstone
• talus slopes
• foraging bears
Hot Springs & Mudpots
Calming, warm waters of hot springs entice tourists to resorts. Bubbling mudpots and colorful hot springs are special volcanic features located around the globe.
• hot springs
• mudpots
• geyser
• process of heating water
• yellowstone
Jim Bridger and the Fur Trade (Part 2)
After 1840, the demand for beaver pelts was drastically reduced. That was because the silly fashion that had demanded it (top hats), had changed to silk. Now what was Jim Bridger to do with his time?
• fort laramie
• fort bridger
• sioux
• snake river
• marcus whitman
Judge Stops Public Wolf Hunt in the West
The Fish and Wildlife Service removed the gray wolf from the Endangered species list in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming. A preliminary injunction has reversed that decision.
• gray wolf
• endangered species act
• esa delisting
• northern rockies
• yellowstone wolves
Parque Nacional Lauca in Chile
Parque Nacional Lauca in the Chilean altiplano is a fascinating look at indigenous Andean culture in a contry rarely known for it.
• parque nacional lauca in chile
• chile tours
• chile flights
• lan chile
• cheap flights to chile
Pet Friendly Lodging Big Sky, MT
Big Sky, Montana is a Rocky Mountain ski resort area near Yellowstone National Park. Travelers can bring fido or fifi along when staying at a pet-friendly lodge.
• big sky montana
• yellowstone national park
• ski resort
• pet friendly hotels
• travel with pets
Show Time for Bull Elk
In September and October, the bugling call of bull elk resounds through the forests, as they compete for the attention of the cows. It's an exciting natural drama that nature has designed to determine the strongest, healthiest bulls who will sire next years calves.
• elk
• cervus elaphus canadensis
• wapiti
• yellowstone
• bugling
Summer Music Festivals in the Northwest U.S.
From country to jazz, alternative rock to bluegrass, music festivals in Oregon, Washington, Wyoming and Montana showcase the best of local and regional musicans.
• music festivals
• jazz festival mt hood
• bumbershoot seattle
• country music oregon
• creation fest nw
The Bozeman Trail
The Bozeman Trail was blazed as a fast way to get to the gold mines in Western Montana. Read about the hardships John Bozeman endured while trying to establish the route.
• john bozeman
• bozeman
• montana
• fort hall
• jim bridger
The Lewis and Clark Expedition
In 1804, President Thomas Jefferson sent Meriwether Lewis and William Clark on a journey to explore the unknown territory beyond the Missouri River. His immediate goal was to extend the American fur trade all the way to the West Coast. Secondarily, Lewis and Clark would map the vast unknown territory.
• meriwether lewis
• william clark
• sacajawea
• charbonneau
• mandan
Americas Black West, part 2
In 1866 Congress organizes four regiments of African-American soldiers to help fight the Native Americans. These soldiers participate in a bicycle experiment across the Plains. Black Cowboys are explored such as Bose Ikard, Bill Pickett and Nat Love.
• buffalo soldiers
• cowboys
• pickett
• love
• native-american black jack pershing
Custer's Last Stand (Part 1)
There were many reasons for Custer's defeat at the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Some are outlined in this article. One thing is clear: his forces were far outnumbered by the Sioux by a factor of about ten to one.
• little big horn
• rosebud
• yellowstone
• far west
• terry
Fort Raymond
Fort Raymond, constructed in 1807 at the mouth of the Bighorn River was constructed by St. Louis Merchant and fur trader Manual Lisa. Lisa was also involved in real estate, trade with the Osage Indians, as well as the buying and selling of slaves. Ft. Raymond was named after Lisa’s son.
• fort raymond
• manual lisa
• lewis
• clark
• napoleon
Fort Union
Fort Union is established, in 1827, by Kenneth McKenzie builds a fur trading empire and is relieved of his position because a whiskey still he builds. In 1865 the fort is sold to the military and later is torn down to provide building material for Fort Buford.
• fort union
• kenneth
• mckenzie
• fur trade
• blackfeet
George Armstrong Custer
On December 5, 1839, a baby boy was born in a farmhouse in New Rumley, Ohio. Little did his parents know that one day his name would be known around the world.
• george armstrong custer
• custers last stand
• little bighorn
• south dakota
• mary alward