Book Review: The Rise of Wolf 8
If you've had to postpone your trip to Yellowstone this year, catching up on some of the great books out there is a way to stay connected. I'll be sharing some of the books I've been reading and recommend. Today, it's Rick McIntyre's book The Rise of Wolf 8. This post...
Social Distancing in Yellowstone
I've spent the past couple of days in Yellowstone. Despite all the dire predictions, I have to say my experience was excellent. Let me explain what I saw and the reality (not the drama) of how visitors handled social distancing. This post may contain affiliate links....
Taking Flight 16 May 2020
I took another survey flight over the park on Saturday. I do love this genre of photography, but they are a bit difficult to get. With each trip, though, I'm learning a bit more. In this post, I'll share some "overviews" of what I saw in the geyser basins. NOTE: All...
Around here mid-May 2020
Time for a quick around here post... This post may contain affiliate links. That means that if you follow a link and make a purchase or make a reservation, I receive a small portion of that purchase at no extra cost to you. Yellowstone is opening up again. The phased...
Mother’s Day drive to the Bighorn Mountains
Mother’s Day Drive Field Journal Entry10 May 2020 Miles Driven: 217Route: Cody to Shell to Burgess Junction to Red Gulch to the Devil’s Kitchen and back to Cody.Weather: Cool. Overcast in Cody, then partly cloudy in Shell with clouds that moved in through the day. No...
25 years of wolf encounters
Wolves have been back in Yellowstone for 25 years now. As a part of that milestone, I'd like to share a few memories. This post may contain affiliate links. That means that if you follow a link and make a purchase, I receive a small portion of that purchase at no...
Book Review: Yellowstone Treasures 6th Edition
For many, this covid-19 year will be one without a regular trip to the Yellowstone. So, how do you visit Yellowstone without actually heading to Yellowstone? Through books. There's a new book release from Granite Peaks Publications that will help you be there in your...
Where to stay in an RV outside the East Entrance
We already see some RVs here in Cody. It's likely more people will choose to camp this summer given the circumstances. Cody is already opening up more, with most of the downtown stores opening their doors this week. It wouldn't surprise me to see the East Gate open...
Where do you find wildlife in Yellowstone?
Wildlife watching is a huge draw in Yellowstone, but if you're not familiar with the park, how do you find them? This post covers some of the basics of wildlife watching in Yellowstone. This post may contain affiliate links. That means that if you follow a link and...
What’s May like in Yellowstone?
What is it like during May in Yellowstone? When is the best time to see Yellowstone? These questions regularly arise when people plan their vacation to Yellowstone. This post is the first of a series that will cover what it’s like in the park during different months....
Geyser Hill Observation Report for 26 Sept 2019
The end of the summer season in Yellowstone was cut a bit short last year due to poor weather conditions. Because of this, I wasn’t able to get through all of the Upper Geyser Basin. However, I did do a thorough observational walk around Geyser Hill. In this post, I...
Where to find groceries in Yellowstone
[UPDATED April 2024] Whether you're camping in a tent or an RV, you'll likely need groceries when you're in Yellowstone. This article goes through what you'll find in the way of grocery stores in the park and the surrounding gateway communities. This post may contain...