In September of 2010 Roosevelt Lodge in Yellowstone National Park celebrated it’s 90th anniversary and in 2020 this historic lodge will be a hundred years old. It is located in the scenic northern region of the park and is the smallest of the nine park lodges. It has 80 cabins, some of which date back
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Did you know that the so-called American buffalo is, in fact, a bison? Surprising, right? There are only two true buffalo species: the Water Buffalo in Asia and the Cape Buffalo in Africa. Our furry friend here has been mistakenly called a buffalo for centuries. History shows that early settlers called bison ‘bufello’ by mistake
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As we all know, Yellowstone National Park owns the distinction of being the “First” National Park in our nation. In my research I discovered that the airport constructed in West Yellowstone was the first airport to service a National Park. This is a state owned public use airport just north of town. It covers 735
Bison herd with calves in Lamar Valley; Neal Herbert/Yellowstone National Park The Lamar Valley in Yellowstone is home to the Lamar Buffalo Ranch. The ranch was established in 1907 when 28 bison were moved there from Fort Yellowstone. The purpose was to help preserve one of the last free-roaming bison herds in the United States.
West Yellowstone, Montana, the small community situated at the west entrance to America’s first national park, changes drastically through the four seasons. While summer heralds the arrival of a large number of travelers, drawn by the lure of the Big Sky and Yellowstone’s wonders, spring and fall bring the relative quiet lull of lessened tourist
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Photo courtesy of PhotoMixLtd. Home to abundant wildlife, spectacular peaks, and over 500 active geysers, Yellowstone National Park is one of the most inspiring and captivating natural locations in the world. Along with happy memories, taking a collection of beautiful photos is the best souvenir you can bring back from your visit. In fact, in the face
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Did you know that one of the strongest recorded earthquakes in North America occurred just a few miles north of West Yellowstone? On your next scenic drive around West Yellowstone, stop in at the Earthquake Lake Visitor Center to find out more about the 1959 Hebgen Lake Earthquake and the “night of terror” that ensued.
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I believe we all know that Yellowstone National Park has a superintendent who is in charge of maintaining the business of the park. The superintendent resides at Mammoth Hot Springs. There have been many superintendents in the park so I thought I would give you some information about the first three gentlemen who occupied that
Make Sure Your Vehicle Is Road-Ready with These Maintenance Tips Photo Credit: Pexels Each road trip provides an opportunity to embrace an unforgettable adventure with friends or family. It can remove you from your daily obligations, allow you to step out of your comfort zone, and help you refocus your life. And when you visit
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Yellowstone Entrance Sign I was recently asked about which Presidents had visited Yellowstone National Park. Since I did not have the answer, I set out on a search to find out. This is what I was able to discover about our Presidents and their connections to Yellowstone. The best source I found was Yellowstone Historian
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