Mountain Musings | Walking Shadow Ecology Tours Of Yellowstone

Setting Expectations for Your Trip to Yellowstone

Yellowstone National Park often surprises visitors with its vast distances and remote access. It can take hours to get to the next store,...

“When is the best time to visit Yellowstone?”

It’s the most common question, and maybe among the most difficult to answer because it so personalized. Yellowstone National Park is...

Same Same, But Different - Geology’s Effect of Yellowstone’s Thermal Features

By Naturalist Guide Rhiana Peck Why is the thermal activity in the interior of the park different from the northern range? In the winter,...

Our Top 7 Yellowstone-themed Holiday Gifts!

Want to WOW your loved ones with a heartfelt gift from your favorite landscape? Remind them of the strong connection they’ve created with...

The Track of the Bear

Post by Walking Shadow Naturalist Mike Rosekrans A set of large tracks imprint upon a dusting of snow leading up the north face of a...

Seasons Change

Post by Walking Shadow Naturalist Mike Rosekrans noun noun: phenology the study of cyclic and seasonal natural phenomena, especially in...

Why Do I Hike? (Guest Blogger)

by a wanderer Why do I hike? Now that is an interesting question with many an answer. Do I hike for the feel of trails under my boots? Do...

The Sound that Steals Your Breath

Spotting scopes out, pointed the same direction. “Do you see her? Is the scope still focused on her?” People clutter the road and bustle...

Why do I guide in Yellowstone?

...the true answer lay somewhere in the middle of my drive for authenticity and my desire to share the natural world in a meaningful way.

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