Inside Yellowstone

The artist that shaped this American treasure continues to work on this unique place today.

Visiting this frozen landscape is worth the planning and effort it takes to get here.

Visitors traveling to and from the West Entrance are rewarded with some of the most beautiful scenery in the country.

The wolverine is an elusive and fascinating animal you may never see.

Fall and spring seem to be the most dangerous seasons because people are not as prepared.

Learning what foods are available at certain times of the year can help you avoid confrontations.

As the climate warms the tree-line moves higher and the Yellowstone region is left with less alpine tundra.

By looking at what we carry, you can develop your own emergency kit.

Meet Park Ranger Kelli English and learn, in her own words, why Yellowstone is one of her favorite places.

Most of the park is closed to wheeled vehicles in the winter. Mammoth is one of the areas that remains open. It offers fascinating views of hot spring terraces year around.

The water in Appolinaris Spring reminded early visitors of the taste of the water from a popular, naturally carbonated, spring in Germany. Our spring was named for the German, Apollinaris Spring.

The Snowlodge is the newest lodge in Yellowstone. This warm, inviting, timber-frame structure opened in 1999.

A bay of Yellowstone Lake and the marina located there were named due to their proximity to the natural bridge. They hold the names Bridge Bay and Bridge Bay Marina.

This ancient lakebed is now a huge valley that, each summer, hosts the largest bison rut in the world.

Does Old Faithful erupt as predicted when the temperature is 40 below zero (F)? Do droughts or heavy rains effect geysers? This video provides some of the answers.

Ranger George provides a information about this largest land mammal in North America. Bison are not only icons that represents the National Park Service but they are also an American icon.

The small grey birds called Dippers got their names from their behavior of dipping their bodies repeatedly before diving into the cold waters of Yellowstone's streams. While submerged they locate insect larvae, fish eggs, and other tidbits that serve as staples in their diet.

With over 2000 campsites, camping opportunities abound for Yellowstone visitors. There are sites for tent campers as well as those driving recreational vehicles. One of our campgrounds, Fishing Bridge RV Park, even offers hookups.

Learn a little about stellar dendrites, simple crystals, and diamond dust. This video will help you develop a better appreciation for the white stuff.

To protect yourself from the dangers of avalanches, watch this video to learn the basics, then follow the links on the bottom of the page to study the details.

Winter rides into Yellowstone are still available on these old over-snow vehicles. These snowcoaches offer an alternative to snowmobiles that is appreciated by many.

Yellowstone is a great place to visit in winter for skiing, snowshoeing, snowcoach touring, or just watching the huge steam plumes from erupting geysers. This video provides some of the basics regardiing winter activities.

Cars and bicycles have replaced stagecoaches on this little used side road.

A brief history of how soldiers and rangers have protected Yellowstone National Park

Get away from the crowds and you will be rewarded with a spectacular view at this unusual little hydrothermal basin.

How did this section of Yellowstone respond to two different disturbances?

A brief history of how soldiers and rangers have protected Yellowstone National Park

They are rarely seen, but Yellowstone is the perfect habitat for mountain lions.

This special bird can feed a bear and plant a forest.

Dawn and dusk are the best times to see moose. But where should you look?

The beauty of these birds should always be enjoyed from a distance.

Can you look at animal tracks to see the past?

Take a closer look at how some animals survive Yellowstone's harsh winters.

Yellowstone's wildlife prepares for a long winter season in many ways.

Yellowstone's cool climate and abundance of water, creates some perfect fish habitat.

You will need to dress warmly, but winter wildlife watching is spectacular.

Researchers brave extreme conditions to understand how wolves are impacting Yellowstone.

Follow Yellowstone's most abundant large mammal through the seasons.

You will need to take a few precautions before camping in Yellowstone's backcountry.

Keep safety in mind when you venture into Yellowstone. Bears are not the only threat here.

While the glaciers are gone, their influence on the landscape remains.

It requires a massive amount of work to operate Yellowstone during winter.

Traveling to and from Yellowstone in winter can be a challenge. Planning a safe trip is a must.

When temperatures drop far below zero, survival can be difficult. This short video explains how some Yellowstone inhabitants do it.

Sheepeater Cliff was named by Yellowstone Superintendent Philetus Norris in 1879. Watch this video to learn why they were given that name.

Since gray wolves were returned they have had a significant effect on other members of the natural community. Park researchers are in the process of studying the effect of the return of the wolf to Yellowstone.

This video provides information that will help you determine if the canid you are watching is a coyote or a wolf. It's not always that easy to tell the difference.

Want to see bears? Yellowstone's visitors have held a fascination for park bears throughout the history of the Yellowstone.

There aren't many bighorn sheep in the park but you might still be able to see them if you follow the advice in this video.

River otters find Yellowstone a perfect home with great fishing opportunities. This video will teach you more about these fascinating creatures.