Mammoth Hot Springs at Yellowstone National Park’s north entrance is one of the few places where large elk are practically part of the town. Herds lounge on the lawns around Fort Yellowstone, cows stash calves under porches and in shrubbery, and in autumn the bugle of rutting bulls echoes between the historic red‑roofed buildings. This concentration of elk is not a coincidence — it reflects a blend of historical landscaping, geothermal microclimates, predator avoidance and th

Located throughout the Park are gas stations, medical clinics, visitor’s centers, restaurants/food centers, and other specialty services,...

This article and the accompanying map provide a comprehensive guide to all the picnic areas in Yellowstone National Park.

What are the top ten attractions at Yellowstone National Park?

As virtually everyone knows, the summer of 2022 was a historic year for Yellowstone National Park. Specifically, June 13, 2022 (my...

Most people come to Yellowstone to experience the many rare and spectacular iconic features of the park (and of course the wildlife), and...

It seems that when we make our annual winter trip into Yellowstone between Christmas and New Year’s we have a specific animal we are...

Yeah, that’s a really good question. It doesn’t matter if you are traveling with kids who just “gotta go”, enjoying traveling during your...

The most consistent Bobcat sightings occur along the Madison River in Yellowstone National Park during the winter months.

Yellowstone National Park has an amazing story to tell. Filled with unique historical characters who traversed the area the vast natural...

As we have done for several previous years, members of the Yellowstone Explored staff journeyed to Yellowstone National Park during our...

After a long Yellowstone winter, the awakening of spring brings with it several new arrivals, the emerging of established wildlife and...

There have been many individuals who have helped shape the history of Yellowstone National Park. In the late 1700s fur traders and other...

There are many things to do and see in Yellowstone during the winter months. There are snowmobile and snowcoach expeditions into the park...

In our series of articles dedicated to the unique happenings and goings on in Yellowstone National Park we decided to present the...

I thoroughly enjoy fishing the different waters of Yellowstone. Recently I was waist deep in one of my favorite rivers to fish in...

Experience the Bison Rut Up Close Yellowstone’s bison population of approximately 5,000 is the largest free-roaming, wild herd of bison...

There is an increasing number of people venturing into the great outdoors and visiting our national parks. There also seems to be an...

About a year ago, while doing some research about Yellowstone and its rich history, I read about the Corkscrew Bridge that is located...

The other day while messaging with a family that was planning a trip to Yellowstone, I was asked if fishing was allowed in the Park. The...