Yellowstone National Park

The Explosive Story Of Excelsior Geyser At Yellowstone National Park

Long before the 2024 explosion of Black Diamond Pool brought renewed attention to hydrothermal hazards in Yellowstone National Park, there was Excelsior Geyser. In the late 1800s, that feature set a standard for hydrothermal explosions.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 1st, 2025 2:30am

Tourists Vs. Wildlife: The Dangers In The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem

There are too many stories about Yellowstone and Grand Teton national park visitors getting in troubling situations with wildlife.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 31st, 2024 9:07am

2024 Year In Review | Photography In The Parks

It’s almost a wrap for 2024, and the year provided plenty of trips and photo ops for contributing photographer Rebecca Latson, who provides a recap of 12 months of park photography articles published in the Traveler. How many of these have you read?

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By Rebecca Latson - December 25th, 2024 3:00am

What Did Yellowstone Look Like Before It Became Wonderland?

Yellowstone has been a site of persistent volcanic activity for 2 million years. But what did the region look like before the volcanoes started to erupt?

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 24th, 2024 2:30am

Wildlife In Yellowstone National Park’s Thermal Basins

Yellowstone National Park is famous for its wildlife and geothermal activity. When we explore the intersection of these two natural grandeurs, we find an ecosystem unlike anywhere else on Earth.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 19th, 2024 6:25pm

Hats On Hydrothermals – Removing Trash From Yellowstone’s Fragile Features

It’s easy for photographers to remove trash they see in their images with sophisticated photo editing, but not so easy for Yellowstone National Park personnel to physically remove that trash from fragile hydrothermal features. A team of dedicated cleanup staff is used for that task, and Traveler contributing photographer Rebecca Latson found out what entails these clean ups.

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By Rebecca Latson - December 19th, 2024 6:25pm

Yellowstone's Winter Season Opens December 15 — Here's What To Expect

There's nothing quite like winter in Yellowstone. Here's how to make the most of it.

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By justin.housman - December 19th, 2024 6:25pm

The Case Of The Missing Cinders From Yellowstone's Cinder Pool

What happened to the cinders that used to float atop Cinder Pool in the One Hundred Spring Plain area of Norris Geyser Basin?

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 19th, 2024 6:25pm

Judge Gives USFWS Until Jan. 20 To Decide Yellowstone Grizzlies' Status

US Fish and Wildlife Service must make decision about delisting Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem grizzlies from Endangered Species list by January 20.

Grizzly bear petition order

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By justin.housman - December 19th, 2024 6:25pm

Find Yourself In A National Park This Coming Winter

It's still a bit early to predict what winter might throw at the National Park System, but if you enjoy snow and cold here's an overview of some of the parks you should consider visiting.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 19th, 2024 6:26pm

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