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Lonely Yellowstone wolf cries out during rare close encounter

A Yellowstone National Park tourist enjoyed a rare encounter last week involving a lone wolf that paused on the road to howl as he drove past the animal.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 23, 2022

Keeping the wild wild: Celebrating 150 years of Yellowstone National Park

As a surfer-snowboarder based in San Diego, the idea of traveling to the American West come winter never crossed my mind. In fact, with the first flutter of a snowflake, I habitually head to the hills for ski season — be it Mammoth, Big Bear or an unfamiliar mountain far…

Tribune News Service · Apr 18, 2022

Yellowstone national park offers an annual pass – that won’t work until 2172

A $1,500 donation will buy an Inheritance Pass, valid for entry in 2172, part of a fundraising effort to celebrate the park’s 150th year

The Guardian - US · Apr 4, 2022

Kevin Costner narrates series on Yellowstone for Fox Nation

Actor Kevin Costner has agreed to narrate a four-part series on the 150th anniversary of the Yellowstone National Park for the Fox Nation streaming service

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2022

US Climate risks are rising – a scientist looks at the dangers her children will have to adapt to, from wildfires to water scarcity

When I was a young researcher studying how forested ecosystems recover from wildfire, I brought my 6-month-old daughter with me to Yellowstone National Park. These forests are incredibly resilient to wildfire because they’ve been adapting to it for 10,000 years. Their story of resilience was a hopeful narrative as I…

The Conversation · Mar 1, 2022

‘Rare winter treats’ on display in Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park is full of natural wonders, and visitors this week can count snow rollers among them.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 15, 2022

Rare Yellowstone cougar encounter caught on video

An ecotour company that operates in Yellowstone National Park has captured extremely rare footage of an active cougar.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 14, 2022

The great Amazon land grab – how Brazil's government is turning public land private, clearing the way for deforestation

Imagine that several state legislators decide that Yellowstone National Park is too big. Also imagine that, working with federal politicians, they change the law to downsize the park by a million acres, which they sell in a private auction.

The Conversation · Feb 2, 2022

Montana weighs wolf hunt limits; 23 from Yellowstone killed

Montana wildlife commissioners are considering if gray wolf hunting and trapping should continue in areas bordering Yellowstone National Park after 23 of the animals roamed from the park and were killed over the past several months

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2022

Yellowstone visits hit record high in 2021, straining staff

A record number of visitors flocked to Yellowstone National Park last year despite fewer hotel rooms and campsites being available because of the coronavirus pandemic and construction projects

The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2022