The remains of a beloved grizzly bear who died last month after being hit by a car in Wyoming have been returned to Grand Teton national park. In a statement released on Friday, the US Fish and Wildlife Service announced that it returned the ashes of Grizzly No 399, a 28-year-old female grizzly bear, to […]
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Overpass project to stop animals getting hit by cars in Yellowstone moves a step closer
Two proposed wildlife overpasses in Yellowstone National Park, designed to minimize animal collisions, are moving forward after receiving funding government funding. In the works for four years already, the overpasses would provide a safe way for animals to cross over a highway near Yellowstone’s Dome Mountain, an area of frequent animal collisions. Between 2012 and […]
The Joys and Challenges of Self-Drive Travel: Exploring the Open Road
Embracing the Adventure of Self-Drive Travel Experience the thrill and freedom of self-drive travel by taking on exciting road trips, exploring stunning national parks, and enjoying the beauty of coastal drives. Each journey offers its own unique adventure and unforgettable memories. The Thrill of Road Trips Setting out on a road trip gives you the […]
“We’re surrounded!” A traffic jam like no other – bikers road-blocked by Yellowstone bison
Bison-created traffic jams are nothing new in Yellowstone, but this great little vid adds an extra dimension of entertainment. Because in this case it’s a gang of bikers who’re being held up by herd of the slow moving beasts, and made even better by a slightly nervous-sounding commentary: “We’re now in the middle of this […]
Historic $100 Million Grant Revealed to Revolutionize US National Parks
In a groundbreaking move, the National Park Foundation, the official nonprofit partner of the US National Park Service, has received a transformative $100 million donation from Lilly Endowment Inc. This gift marks the largest grant in the foundation’s history and is poised to significantly enhance the Conservation and enjoyment of over 400 national park sites […]
Shirtless Yellowstone tourist gives a perfect demonstration of how NOT to photograph bison
A man has been caught at Yellowstone National Park giving a picture-perfect demonstration of how not to photograph the local wildlife, squatting down right beside a herd of bison to take close-ups at dangerously close range. The man, wearing swim shorts and slides, completely ignored advice from the National Park Service (NPS) to stay at […]
Rare Grizzly Bear “Supermom” Sighting in Yellowstone
In the wild, animal parents often face daunting challenges in raising their young. Among these challenges, the sight of a mother grizzly bear with five cubs in Yellowstone National Park stands out as a rare and remarkable event. Grizzly bears are one of the two bear species residing in Yellowstone, the other being the black […]
Yellowstone tourists learn the hard way why you should never, ever approach elk during the rut
With their magnificent antlers and bugling calls, bull elk are at their most impressive during the rutting season, so it may be tempting to get close for a better look at them, but as these tourists learned, it’s much safer to give them space and watch from a safe distance. A video shared this week […]