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...
Setting up a Nature Journal
If you've ever wanted to keep a nature journal, now is always the time to start. I'm sharing in this post about what's working for me with my nature journals. If you've not set up a nature journal before, here's an overview of my system for you. Don't fuss about...
Phenology Report for Mid-April 2020
April is such a fantastic month in Wyoming. It's when we alternate between snow showers and warm, sunny spring days. At the first of the month, everything is brown, but by the end, the white snows melt into the landscape to turn it green. I want to take a few minutes...
Traveling with dogs in Yellowstone
While planning your trip to Yellowstone, if you’re a dog person, you’ll naturally want to bring your friend with you. I understand that. I traveled to Yellowstone for many years with a small pack of Samoyeds (usually five, but occasionally six if a rescue dog tagged...
Finding Moose in Yellowstone (or anywhere they live)
One of my intentions for this year is to add more wildlife photography to my portfolio. So, now that the first part of the website overhaul is done, it’s time to get out more with my camera. Many thanks to those of you who have already purchased prints from me - I...
The difference between a Grand Teton vacation and a Yellowstone vacation
Many people confuse Grand Teton National Park as being a part of Yellowstone. However, they are two completely separate parks giving vastly different experiences. In this post, I’ll go through the differences to help you understand what to expect while visiting each....
New Photo: On the Brink
I have a new camera! I’ve pushed this last camera as far as possible, but it was time. Taking a look atfinances, I realized I can do this. So, I finished my research and placed my order. In this post, I’m sharingan image that has me ready to dive back in more deeply...
Survey Flight 2 Aug 2019
Recently I took another flight over Yellowstone to gather photos - not only for the photography side of my business, but also to write more Get to Know the Geysers posts. It's also an efficient way to keep tabs on the thermal features. This time I invited a couple of...
Around Here July 2019
It’s high time for another “around here” post – especially appropriate when life has caused a pause in my blogging. I used to fuss and worry about these pauses, but I fully accept that this is just a part of it. Bottom line is that I’ve been out and enjoying life. So...
Steamboat throws a rock that splits the sign
Exciting things are happening at Steamboat Geyser. I headed in on the 12th and was lucky enough to catch that eruption and not be hit by the stray rock Steamboat tossed out. Then on the 15th, Steamboat erupted again for what looks like the shortest interval ever. I’ve...
Get to know Depression Geyser
Depression Geyser is a geyser sensitive to earthquakes. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at Depression Geyser and what to watch for when you’re waiting for an eruption. WHERE IT’S LOCATED Depression Geyser is located near Beehive Geyser on the lower part of the...
Happy Memorial Day 2019
Yesterday Mom and I went to put flowers on my father’s and grandfather’s graves for Memorial Day. Both served briefly. Dad in the Army and Grandfather in the last days of WWI. After sprucing up the gravestones and adding in the begonias (that we’ll retrieve to grow in...