Yellowstone’s Old Faithful – Destination Yellowstone February 11, 2021 Old Faithful One of the main, if not THE main attraction in Yellowstone National Park is the Old Faithful geyser. Discover the captivating tale behind one of Yellowstone National Park’s most renowned natural wonders, Old Faithful. In 1870, the intrepid Washburn Expedition journeyed down the picturesque Firehole River and stumbled upon the Upper Geyser Basin. Read More… from Yellowstone’s Old Faithful – Destination Yellowstone
Yellowstone Shortline Trail November 5, 2020 Yellowstone National Park The establishment of America’s first national park in 1872 piqued the curiosity of many. Yellowstone was known as a land unlike any other, full of majestic views, varied wildlife, and mysterious water features. People began making their way to visit the wonderland, travelling cross-country by train and touring on stagecoaches through the Read More… from Yellowstone Shortline Trail
Yellowstone – What You May Not Know August 27, 2020 We all know, or at least I assume most of us know, that Yellowstone is this Nation’s first National Park. However, there are some interesting things you may not know about this magnificent and amazing place. STRANDED IN YELLOWSTONE: Truman Everts Did you know that one of Yellowstone’s earliest explorers was stranded in the park Read More… from Yellowstone – What You May Not Know
Yellowstone Christmas in August August 25, 2020 CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS TWICE A YEAR: YELLOWSTONE’S CHRISTMAS IN AUGUST If you are one of those people who are “all about Christmas” then you need to be in Yellowstone on August 25th. Christmas Tree Rock in Yellowstone National Park That is when you will find Christmas Tree Rock. It is located in the middle of the Read More… from Yellowstone Christmas in August
Pioneers of Yellowstone August 20, 2020 Souvenirs Being Coated With Travertine at Mammoth Hot Springs. There is no doubt that there are some colorful and very interesting individuals in the history of Yellowstone. If you want some in depth information about them, check out Geyser Bob’s website. You will find a wealth of information about Yellowstone, the history of the park Read More… from Pioneers of Yellowstone
Larry’s Lunch Station in Yellowstone August 13, 2020 Who was Larry Matthews and what did he have to do with Yellowstone? I find delving into research on the history of Yellowstone to be fascinating, intriguing and, often times, a bit surprising. The resources that I find most helpful are Geyser Bob, (Robert V. Goss), Lee H. Whittlesey and Elizabeth A. Watry (author of Read More… from Larry’s Lunch Station in Yellowstone
The First Gateway to Yellowstone July 12, 2020 Cinnabar, circa 1901 CINNABAR, MONTANA THE FIRST GATEWAY TO YELLOWSTONE I am going to tell you a story about a Montana town that existed for a short time and then in a flash it disappeared. No, this is not a ghost story. This is the story of a town called Cinnabar, Montana. It Read More… from The First Gateway to Yellowstone
Yellowstone Facts & Figures July 11, 2020 We receive many questions about Yellowstone National Parks, and the answers may surprise many people. We also think this may be fun trivia for that road trip! Enjoy. Yellowstone was established March 1, 1872. Road Map of Yellowstone Over the years the boundaries of the national park have been changed. The following dates of boundary Read More… from Yellowstone Facts & Figures
Food Storage Basics in Bear Country July 4, 2020 Grizzly bear. Photo courtesy of Carolyn Fox. Viewing a grizzly bear in the wild is a top wish list item for many West Yellowstone visitors. But what if instead of seeing a bear in the meadows or forests of Yellowstone National Park, you find one in your backyard or campsite? Grizzly bear activity near human Read More… from Food Storage Basics in Bear Country
Union Pacific Employee Dormitories June 25, 2020 Historic Union Pacific Women’s Dorm in West Yellowstone, Montana With the advent of rail travel to West Yellowstone the railroad realized that they were going to need workers to take care of the passenger’s needs. They also knew that they would only need this help during “the season” as the trains did not run during Read More… from Union Pacific Employee Dormitories