In Yellowstone, spring does not unfold so much as erupt. It comes all at once – a visible, almost audible surge of green pushing up through the snow’s retreat. One week the valleys are dull and dun, striped with muddy runoff channels. By the next week, the land is wafting pollen and swathed in color. Grasses spear upward, willows trace the creek edges with new leaves, and wildflowers flare urgent…
Most visitors never get to see Yellowstone like this — quiet, pristine, and nearly untouched. Winter transforms the park into a peaceful wilderness where iconic landscapes and wildlife take center stage, without the crowds. With exclusive access to areas unreachable by most, this is your chance to experience Yellowstone as few ever do. Registration for all our 2026/27 winter season programs and t…
Most visitors never get to see Yellowstone like this — quiet, pristine, and nearly untouched. Winter transforms the park into a peaceful wilderness where iconic landscapes and wildlife take center stage, without the crowds. With exclusive access to areas unreachable by most, this is your chance to experience Yellowstone as few ever do. Registration for all our 2026/27 winter season programs and t…
It’s not a prank: April 1st means winter is coming to a close. The sun is shining down along the valleys on a spring morning. The elk and bison turn their faces toward the warmth that is becoming more prevalent every day as they prepare to calve in the coming weeks of April and May. Bears are emerging from their hibernation dens. Mountain bluebirds, red-tailed hawks, and other migratory birds ret…
The wildness of Yellowstone is not only in its wolves and geysers – there are countless worlds of struggle and beauty, hidden in plain sight. Cedar Mathers-Winn’s enthusiasm for all that is small in the natural world is palpable. A naturalist, biologist, and educator based out of Bozeman, MT, Cedar will be leading the Field Seminar, Inconspicuous Yellowstone, from June 20-23. We caught up with Ce…
We are excited to present you with the winning images of the Yellowstone Forever 2027 Calendar Contest! We had an incredible response this year from photographers from across the country. With so many excellent images received, it is an understatement to say that the judging process was a challenging one. A very big thank you to all who participated. There were so many top-notch images submitted …
Fewer crowds, baby animals, rushing rivers and gushing waterfalls, prime hiking and fly fishing, world-class and iconic lodging options – How does that all sound? Spring in Yellowstone is an absolute delight. Along with the magnificent sightseeing and adventure opportunities, there are plenty of fun and family-friendly activities to participate in as well. You’ll also find and an endless selectio…
March in Yellowstone comes with many things: snow, freezing temperatures, but also the first glimpses of spring. The first bison calves often drop, the earliest of wildflowers poke through, the sun peeks out a little longer each day, and as the park warms, visitors and wildlife alike are reminded that summer adventures are on their way. For most bears, March is when they begin to emerge from thei…
It may still look like winter in parts of Yellowstone, but spring has arrived in one important way: bears have started emerging from their dens. All of Yellowstone is bear country, from the trails in the park’s backcountry to the boardwalks and parking lots around Old Faithful. You can play an active role in protecting yourself and the bears people come here to enjoy. Photo: Jim Futterer Give bea…
Support Yellowstone National Park with a specialty license plate! Proceeds from license plate sales go directly to protecting the park. If you in live in Montana or visited this beautiful state and Yellowstone, you’re sure to have seen this license plate that has been in circulation for over 20 years. The Yellowstone National Park license plate is available at all Montana County Treasurer Motor V…
Yellowstone National Park offers one of the most breathtaking wildlife watching experiences in the world, with its vast and diverse ecosystem home to over 67 species of mammals, 322 species of birds, and a rich variety of plants. While the thrill of spotting moose, bison, elk, and even bears draws countless visitors each year, it’s crucial to remember that these animals are truly wild—and must be…
On a crisp January morning, when the air holds its breath and the only sound is the soft rasp of a raven’s wings overhead, it’s easy to think of winter in Yellowstone as a season of stillness. But beneath the slowly building snowbanks lies the park’s most vital engine. Snowpack – patient, glittering, and ever changing – is the reservoir that fuels the entire year. Every meadow bloom, every chorus…
Yellowstone National Park inspires millions each year with its wildlife, geothermal wonders, and breathtaking landscapes. Protecting a place this extraordinary requires a community of supporters who care deeply about its future. However you choose to give, monthly, in honor of someone special, through your workplace, or as part of your long-term plans, there are many meaningful ways to ensure Yel…
