Janet Jones is a writer, photographer and amateur naturalist living in Cody, Wyoming.
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From the changes in the seasons to the changes in the thermal features, plus travel tips to make your trip to Yellowstone easier!
Yellowstone Travel
Yellowstone 101
Get to know the Geysers
GeyserWatch
Documenting Wonder
Field Journaling
The Greater Yellowstone Area
With so much to explore, Yellowstone is so vast that one lifetime is not enough to “see it all.”
Yellowstone Communities (5 gateway and 1 in yellowstone)
Seasons (2 commercial seasons)
Thermal Features (a conservative estmiate)
Recent Articles
I write about front country geysers and hot springs, share my photography and observe the changing seasons. I also share some travel tips for Yellowstone from a local’s viewpoint.
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....
SnowMoon Photography
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