THE SANDMAN OF YELLOWSTONE I am pretty sure we all know what “sand art” is. Did you know that Yellowstone had it’s very own Sandman? His name was Andrew Wald. He was born in 1853 in Sweden and immigrated to the United States around 1869-70. Not much is known about his life. It is believed
Yellowstone’s Old Faithful – Destination Yellowstone
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.
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Yellowstone Shortline Trail
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
Winter In West Yellowstone
With over 150 inches of annual snowfall and nearly as many days of sunshine, West Yellowstone, Montana, has earned its place on the list of “11 Coolest Winter Places in America” (Budget Travel) and as one of the “Top 10 Winter Towns” (National Geographic Traveler). It is also continuously voted as one of the top
West Yellowstone is Open for Winter!
Courtesy of West Yellowstone TBID Sitting at the west entrance to the park, the charming and authentic community of West Yellowstone has truly earned its designation as one of the “11 Coolest Winter Places in America” (Budget Travel). The new year means new snow; with 150 inches of annual snowfall, there is more than enough
Yellowstone – What You May Not Know
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
Yellowstone Christmas in August
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
Pioneers of Yellowstone
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
Larry’s Lunch Station in Yellowstone
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
The First Gateway to Yellowstone
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
