Wild black bear close-up at Yellowstone National Park. The photographer wrote, “This big bear was grazing in the late evening near the road just east of Floating Island Lake. He grazed towards my car then gave me a quick look, so I was able to take this from about 20 yards away.” Yellowstone Park Service explained, “67 different mammals live here, including grizzly bears and black bears.” Photo #1 by Pat Gaines
Yellowstone Vista. The Yellowstone Photo Collection lists all of these animals: Badger, bat, beaver, bighorn sheep, bison, black bear, bobcat and lynx, chipmunk, cottontail rabbit, coyote, deer, domestic dog, elk, flying squirrels, fox, grizzly bear, ground squirrel, hare & jackrabbit, marmot, mice, moose, mountain goat, mountain lion, muskrat, other rodents, otter, pika, pine martin, pocket gopher, porcupine, prairie dog, pronghorn antelope, skunk, tree squirrels, voles, weasels, minks, ferrets, wolverines, wolves. Photo #2 by Susan Renee
Bison herd at mud pots across the river from Mud Volcano. According to the 2013 Yellowstone Trip Planner (.pdf), “Big as they are, bison can sprint three times faster than humans can run. No vacation picture is worth personal injury. Your best view may be from inside a hard-sided vehicle.” If you are interested, then here’s more about American Buffalo Traffic Jams: Bison of Yellowstone National Park. Photo #3 by Diane Renkin / Yellowstone National Park Service
Yellowstone Wolf in Woods. About Yellowstone mammals, NPS wrote, “Wild animals, especially females with young, are unpredictable and dangerous. Keep a safe distance from all wildlife.” Photo #4 by Jeremy Weber
Black bear cub digging into the old log for grubs and ants. Yellowstone Park Service explained, “Yellowstone is home to the largest concentration of mammals in the lower 48 states. Sixty-seven different mammals live here, including grizzly bears and black bears. Seven native ungulate species—elk, mule deer, bison, moose, bighorn sheep, pronghorn, and white-tailed deer live here. Non-native mountain goats have colonized northern portions of the park and numerous small mammals are found throughout the park.” Photo #5 by Pat Gaines
Bull elk bugling in the Gibbon Meadow in the Yellowstone National Park. NPS stated, “Each year a number of park visitors are injured by wildlife when approaching too closely. Approaching on foot within 100 yards (91 m) of bears or wolves or within 25 yards (23 m) of other wildlife is prohibited. Please use roadside pullouts when viewing wildlife. Use binoculars or telephoto lenses for safe viewing and to avoid disturbing them.” Photo #6 by Erwin & Peggy Bauer / U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Twenty five minute old elk calf in Mammoth Hot Springs. Bold print on NPS, It is illegal to willfully remain near or approach wildlife, including birds, within ANY distance that disturbs or displaces the animal. Photo #7 by Jim Peaco / Yellowstone National Park Service
Grizzly bear on Swan Lake Flats. Before you visit Yellowstone, please do read up on NPS advice first. For example, NPS states, “If The Bear Stands up on Two Legs: Some people mistakenly believe that when a bear rears up onto two legs that the bear is about to charge, that rearing up on two legs is an aggressive posture that means the bear is going to attack (people have learned this from Hollywood Movies), THIS IS NOT TRUE! When a bear stands up on two legs it is trying to gather more information about what you are and what your intentions are. Bears gather this information through a combination of scent, sight, and sound. Standing up on two legs improves the bears ability to gather sight and scent information. This is a good time to start backing away, talking to the bear in a calm voice, and letting the bear know that you are a person and that you mean no harm to the bear or its cubs.” Photo #8 by Jim Peaco / NPS
Leopold wolf following grizzly bear. Photo #9 by Doug Smith / Yellowstone National Park Service
Red fox in Lamar Valley. NPS History states, “The human history of the Yellowstone region goes back more than 11,000 years. From then until to the very recent past, many groups of Native Americans used the park as their homes, hunting grounds, and transportation routes. These traditional uses of Yellowstone lands continued until a little over 200 years ago when the first people of European descent found their way into the park. In 1872 a country that had not yet seen its first centennial, established Yellowstone as the first national park in the world. A new concept was born and with it a new way for people to preserve and protect the best of what they had for the benefit and enjoyment of future generations.” Photo #10 by Jim Peaco / Yellowstone NPS
Wolf in Lamar Valley. NPS Did you know? “There were no wolves in Yellowstone in 1994. The wolves that were reintroduced in 1995 and 1996 thrived and there are now over 300 of their descendants living in the Greater Yellowstone Area.” Photo #11 by Jim Peaco / Yellowstone National Park Service
The photographer said, “I took this photo in the wee hours of the morning.” Photo #12 by Steve Wall
Mountain lion climbing down rock. According to Wikipedia, “The mountain lion (Puma concolor), also called the cougar, is the largest member of the cat family living in Yellowstone. Mountain lions can weigh up to 200 pounds (~90 kg), although lions in Yellowstone are thought to range between 140 and 160 pounds (~65 and ~70 kg) for males and around 100 pounds (45 kg) for females. Two to three kittens may be born at any time of year, although most arrive in summer and fall. For reasons that are not clear, only about 50 percent of kittens survive their first year. The current population of lions in Yellowstone is estimated to be 18-24 animals and is thought to be increasing. Mountain lions live an average lifespan of about 12 years in the wild.” Photo #13 by K Fink / NPS
The other mammals of Yellowstone. The photographer called this “The Badgerazzi. There was over $100K in glass pointed at a badger hole just off the road up in the Lamar Valley. These guys were out at dawn and there until dusk, waiting for the poor badger to show up. I dropped by on 5 separate occasions hoping to see the badger, but would loose patience after about 30-45 minutes of staring at the dirt. I guess that’s what separates the great nature photographers from the rest of us! That, and about 10K in gear!” Photo #14 by Pat Gaines
Screeching mammoth ground squirrels. Uinta Ground Squirrels live only in the states surrounding Yellowstone National Park. The photographer stated, “If you stay at the cabins at Mammoth Hot Springs, you’ll be living in a colony.” Photo #15 by Carol Vinzant & #16 by Carol Vinzant
The photographer wrote, “I dont know why anyone would find this beautiful animal ‘scary’ or a nuisance. I have seen coyotes up close and they are beautiful, bold and independent animals. All qualities admired in humans but not in animals by the conventional mindset.” Photo #17 by numbphoto
Bald eagle along the Yellowstone River in Hayden Valley. Thus spake Wikipedia: “Since the creation of the park in 1872, 318 species of birds have been documented within its boundaries.[16] Although Yellowstone is not a birding mecca because of its high altitude and cold winters, it is home to a variety of interesting bird species that attract visitor attention every year. The park has a good resident population of Bald Eagles, Trumpeter Swans, Common Loons, Ospreys, American White Pelicans, and Sandhill Cranes.” Photo #18 by Jim Peaco / NPS
Trumpeter Swan with unfolded wings. Photo #19 by Alan Vernon
The photographer wrote, “A momma grizzly up near Mammoth Hot Springs has four cubs this year. It is rare for a grizz to have so many – this is only the 3rd time in park history that this has been documented. One of the other times was a case where one had adopted two cubs from a mother that had died. In this case, all four were from the same mother (not sure how they know this). The bears were hanging around a pond just North of Mammoth Hot Springs, but then headed West across the road towards Swan Flats. This is them crossing the road on Monday. Note that one of the bears is much lighter in color than the others. I wonder if it is a case of 3 identical twins with one fraternal?” Photo #20 by Pat Gaines
The quiet way to show, “I spent a few days in Yellowstone.” Yellowstone Park Service explained, “Seven native ungulate species—elk, mule deer, bison, moose, bighorn sheep, pronghorn, and white-tailed deer live here.” Photo #21 by NaturesFan1226
Plains bison in winter at Yellowstone National Park. NPS reported that “the bison population fluctuates from 2300 to 4500 animals.” Did you know? “There are more people hurt by bison than by bears each year in Yellowstone. Park regulations state that visitors must stay at least 25 yards away from bison or elk and 100 yards away from bears.” Photo #22 by Jim Peaco / NPS via USGS
130 pound wolf watches biologists in Yellowstone National Park after being captured and fitted with a radio collar on 1-9-03. Photo #23 by William Campbell / U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Stampede of the Wild Horses. The photographer wrote, “After a long hike through the mountains of Yellowstone, I came across over 40 horses sprinting from one meadow to the next. I stepped behind a tree to get out of the way and shot this one.” Photo #24 by Trey Ratcliff
Yellowstone sign warning that wildlife in the park is not tame. In fact, NPS advises (pdf): “If any wild animal changes its behavior due to your presence, you are too close. Do not approach wildlife, no matter how tame or calm they may appear to you in the moment.” Photo #25 by NPS
Apparently when 2,000 pounds of buffalo wants to walk on the road, he or she makes the rules. There were dozens of images of buffalo sharing the road with Yellowstone tourists. This photographer’s story “Looking death in the eye” was rather amusing. “I rounded a corner near Gibbon Falls in Yellowstone Park early one morning and encountered about 10 buffalo blocking the road. I pulled off to the side – they started approaching my rental car and I wasn’t sure what to do as the car behind me blocked my exit. The lead buffalo, the one in the center, came to within 6 inches of the drivers side window, stopped for a bit, and snorted at me. The others gathered around, completely surrounding my car. The lead buffalo started moving – but 2 seconds later it was whump, whump, whump – he was hip-checking the back of the car! It felt like an earthquake. All I could think of was how to explain it to the rental car company – yes, my car was damaged by a hip-checking buffalo – but there was no damage, just a lot of dirt and buffalo hair – what a strange experience!” Photo #26 by Frank Kovalchek
Grizzly Bear in Field. The park service tells visitors: “Safe traveling in bear country begins before you get on the trail. Learning about bears before you come to the park can help you avoid a confrontation. Read about bear spray and what to do if you encounter a bear. When you arrive at the park, check at the nearest backcountry office or visitor center.” There is a plethora of bear information and videos that visitors should watch before they arrive at Yellowstone.” Photo #27 by Terry Tollefsbol / U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Wolverine. Yellowstone Park Service explained, “Wolverine and lynx, which require large expanses of undisturbed habitat, are also found in the Yellowstone ecosystem.” Photo #28 by NPS
Mountain goat with Cutoff Peak in the background. Yellowstone Park Service explained, “Non-native mountain goats have colonized northern portions of the park and numerous small mammals are found throughout the park.” Photo #29 by Nathan Varley / NPS
Big horn sheep. NPS mammals explained, “Annual surveys of bighorn indicate that the resident herd on Yellowstone’s northern range consists of at least 150-225 animals. In 1997, a new study done by researchers at Montana State University began to investigate bighorn population status and behavior in northern Yellowstone. Of particular interest to these investigators is the effect of road use on the bighorns’ ability to use their summer and winter range. Sheep are commonly seen along the road through the Gardner River Canyon, where visitors should be alert for bighorns crossing between their preferred cliffs and the river where they drink.” Photo #30 by William S Keller / NPS
American Badgers. Photo #31 by Yathin
Buffalo Snort. Photo #32 by Matthew Paulson
Grizzly Bear: “Bears may be seen in Yellowstone March through November. Yellowstone is one of the only areas south of Canada that still has large grizzly bear populations.” Visitors to Yellowstone are required to keep food and garbage in a bear-proof manner. Visitors are also advised to stay in groups of three or more people and make a noise if you can’t see far ahead. You must be alert for bears. The 2013 Yellowstone Trip Planner (.pdf) states: “Do not run from a bear. Carry bear spray and take time to learn how to use it safely and effectively. If you have a surprise encounter with a bear, do not run. Slowly back away. If a bear charges, stand your ground and use your bear spray. It has been highly successful at stopping aggressive behavior in bears. If a bear charges and makes contact with you, fall to the ground onto your stomach and ‘play dead‘.” Photo #33 by Terry Tollefsbol / U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Bull bison crossing Yellowstone River. Answer to the frequently asked NPS questions: “Yellowstone is the only place in the United States where bison have lived continuously since prehistoric times. A number of Native American tribes especially revere Yellowstone’s bison as pure descendants of the vast herds that once roamed the grasslands of the United States. The largest bison population in the country on public land resides in Yellowstone. It is one of the few herds free of cattle genes.” Photo #34 by Jim Peaco / Yellowstone National Park Service
Pika in Yellowstone. Wikipedia says, “As they live in the high and cooler mountain regions, they are very sensitive to high temperatures, and are considered to be one of the best early warning systems for detecting global warming in the western United States. Temperature increases are suspected to be one cause cause of American pikas moving higher in elevation in an attempt to find suitable habitat, as well as cooler temperatures. American pikas, however, cannot easily migrate in response to climate change, as their habitat is currently restricted to small, disconnected habitat ‘islands’ in numerous mountain ranges. Pikas can die in six hours when exposed to temperatures above 25.5°C (77.9°F) if individuals cannot find refuge from heat.” Photo #35 by JR Douglass / NPS
Mule deer. “Both mule and white-tailed deer live an average lifespan of 10 to 15 years in the wild” at Yellowstone. For a coolness factor, you can watch Old Faithful Area Live-Streaming Video WebCam. Photo #36 by George Marler / NPS
Young moose walking. NPS states, Moose “were reportedly very rare in northwest Wyoming when Yellowstone National Park was established in 1872. Subsequent protection from hunting and wolf control programs may have contributed to increased numbers but suppression of forest fires probably was the most important factor, since moose here depend on mature fir forests for winter survival.” Also, “the moose calf crop has been declining since the fires of 1988.” Photo #37 by Ryan Hagerty / U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
A female grizzly bear family rambles through the park. “USGS researchers study population dynamics of these bears, as well as hazards they face. This information is used by resource managers and decision makers.” Photo #38 by Kim Keating / U.S. Geological Survey
Cool USGS thermal image series of wolves at Yellowstone. Top: “A wolf howls in this thermal image of a captive wolf at the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center in West Yellowstone. USGS scientists are examining thermal imagery of wolves as one step in assessing impacts of sarcoptic mange on the survival, reproduction and social behavior of this species in Yellowstone National Park. All research animals are handled by following the specific requirements of USGS Animal Care and Use policies.” Lower left: “Note the bright red patch on the wolf’s hindquarters in this thermal image of a captive wolf at the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center in West Yellowstone. This is where fur was shaved to replicate the loss of fur associated with sarcoptic mange.” Lower right: “Adho mukha svanasana is the Sanskrit name for the downward facing dog yoga asana and this wolf shows how the pose got its name. The wolf’s eyes, muzzle and paw tips are warm and yellow in this thermal image of a captive wolf at the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center in West Yellowstone.” Photo #39 by U.S. Geological Survey & #40 by U.S. Geological Survey & #41 by U.S. Geological Survey
Mountain lion in yellow aspens. “Mountain lions are rather secretive, consequently, most visitors are unaware of their existence in Yellowstone. Lions probably live throughout the park in summer.” Photo #42 by WL Miller / NPS
Mama and cubs stop traffic. Photo #43 by dylans mom
Porcupine, wildlife at Yellowstone. Photo #44 by NPS
Pine marten. According to Wikipedia, “There are at least 50 small mammal species known to occur in Yellowstone National Park, including four common species of bats: Big Brown Bat, Little Brown Bat, Long-legged Bat, and Silver-haired bat. Squirrel, Rabbit, vole, mice, and shrew species are common, but many are nocturnal and rarely seen by visitors. The Uinta ground squirrel, Least Chipmunk, Golden-mantled ground squirrel and American Red Squirrel are commonly encountered by park visitors.” Photo #45 by DL Coe / NPS
A Moose Hidden in the Snow. As you can see on the National Park Service map (.pdf), Yellowstone and Teton National Parks are neighbors. The photographer had this tagged as both, but explained, “A Shiras Bull Moose lays down in the sage brush of Antelope Flats during a light winter flurry. Taken in Grand Teton NP, WY.” Photo #46 by Chase Dekker
Otter pups in the water at Yellowstone. The photographer wrote, “Somebody’s tail is about to be chomped.” Photo #47 by Pat Gaines
Little Bighorn. The photographer added, “Big-ness and horns not included. This lamb was trotting up a mountain road in Yellowstone National Park with the rest of its family.” Photo #48 by Matt Hintsa
Gorgeous growling wolves. NPS has the history of wolves at Yellowstone. Photo #49 by Jeremy Weber
Pronghorn antelope in Gardiner, Montana Yellowstone’s Photo Collection. “Early accounts of pronghorn in Greater Yellowstone described herds of hundreds seen ranging through most major river valleys. These populations were decimated by 1900, and declines continued among remaining herds. On the park’s northern range, pronghorn declined from 500-700 in the 1930s to about 122 in 1968. By 1992 the herd had increased to 536.” Photo #50 by William S Keller / NPS
Yosemite Sam used to mutter about ‘yellow-bellied marmots;’ this one is in Yellowstone. Photo #51 by Miller / NPS
Meadow vole. “A vole is a small rodent resembling a mouse but with a stouter body, a shorter, hairy tail, a slightly rounder head, smaller ears and eyes. …The average life of the smaller vole species is three to six months,” according to Wikipedia. Photo #52 by Gillian Bowser / NPS
Muskrat in the Yellowstone River. “Muskrats are most active at night or near dawn and dusk.” Photo #53 by Harry Engels / NPS
Grizzly bear sow & cub with radio neckband. Photo #54 by John Good / NPS
Bighorn Sheep near Tower. Photo #55 by Eeekster
Elk near Roaring Mountain. “More than 30,000 elk from 7-8 different herds summer in Yellowstone and approximately 15,000 to 22,000 winter in the park,” wrote NPS. Photo #56 by NPS
Mule deer doe & fawn. Photo #57 by J Schmidt / NPS
Skunk near Geode Creek. Photo #58 by Kevin Topping
Grizzly sow with three cubs on carcass at Alum Creek.” Photo #59 by Jim Peaco / NPS
Stand off, wolves at Yellowstone. Photo #60 by Doug Smith NPS
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I have visited Yellowstone National Park several times. Both by pickup camper and motorcycle. I enjoyed it very much. I believe in the balance of nature. Man cannot improve on it. The Creator is an expert in these matters.
Amen ! Thanks for sharing.
This would be my home if I could afford it!!!
Roberto: que tal estas? soy el papa de Walter Roland y fuimos vecinos en South City,saludes a tus papas. a tio Danny and tia Dulce los veo cada vez que vienen a Honduras. Have a nice day.
I am not sure that Uncle Sugar even wants to sell it.
It is really hard to believe that any of these animals would harm you except…….when the human race has to try and do something silly just because we are human. The eyes of these animals really say it all, they are kind except when hungry or challenged and will abide together. These pictures show the beauty of nature, thank you.
Animals’ lives are more or less constant battles, peer against peer, generation against generation and species against species just to survive. Yellowstone is gorgeous and offers us the chance to see all these animals. But never forget, our presence modifys these animals’ behavior. And they all are to a degree dangerous to mankind. Except for the herbiverous animals, they are all deadly threats to or threatened by at least one or more species. There is nothing wrong with this; our Creator made it so. Just accept it and revel in seeing them. Please ignore my spelling.
Amazing pictures…hope to go there some day………..
My family and I visited Yellowstone in the 50s when I was a youngster. will always remember how different it was from where we lived (Kansas City) I would love to go again, butI live in Fl now and at age 72, just too far to drive.
Don’t drive, you fly to Jackson, rent a car and drive to Yellowstone NP. It’s about 2 hours. It’s the only way to see the park. Take your time and see the Grand Tetons NP too.
You can also fly into Cody. That town has a lot to offer.
Been there, it’s as awesome as these photos. If you haven’t been go, before mankind ruins it.
i was born in powell wyoming near the east gate to yellowstone. i have always loved the park, and hope to return one day.
Such b.s. regarding the pika and it’s sensitivity to heat. Check the facts, THERE IS NO GLOBAL WARMING!
So,there isn’t any global warming. Makes one wonder why polar ice is diminishing and most glaciers have retreated significantly in a relatively short period of time.
Actually the polar bear is not diminishing. Here in Canada in the far north and especially in Ninavut we hardly ever saw a polar bear near the town but now they are all over the place.
More seal, more fish therefore more bear.
Hazardous to go outside of town without a rifle.
A bit south they are mixing with the griz and hybrids are the result and they are scary. Size of the polar and cunning of the griz.
Yes the bear are travelling further south but no evidence here that they are declining in numbers.
Thanks for the input, did you have to load your 44 when leaving your trailer to go to the outhouse where you read the only printed material you do read, the good old Sears catalog. Try to learn multisyllable words and grab a Time or Newsweek or even Nationla Weathe service bulletin sometime and learn something about reality, total number of polar bears by WWF is down 27% in ten years. Or do you not believe in any data that counters your n r a magazine material.
The Antartic ice has grown to second largest level on record. And please, warming and cooling is what our climate does. Greenland was called Greenland for a reason. The earth has not gotten warmer in the last decade. Go look it up, the ‘hocky stick’ people were caught scamming.
Annie,
You obviously know nothing of things north of the border. For one thing, you misspelled “hockey”. Maybe take a few rounds of the rink yourself!
I AGREE.THE EARTH HAS GONE THROUGH MANY CLIMATE CHANGES IN ALL THE YEARS AND THAT IS WHAT IT IS SUPPOSED TO DO. MAN’S CHARTS & GRAFTS GUESSING GAMES DON’T IMPRESS ME, REAL SCIENCE FROM PAST HAPPENINGS DOES.
Wes, You can’t talk sense to people who don’t want to see the truth. All I can do is shake my head in disbelief.
just sent a similar note to the polar bears are everywhere guy, cant reason with those who see rational data as biased unless it agrees with their skewed beliefs
Also makes you wonder why there has been a huge amount of new ice at the poles that has added miles to the cap.
Check out NOAA satellite photos taken in the last 20 years. Please tell me where you get your information (which is FALSE).
Like the glacier ice the “scientist” fools got caught in down Antarctica way. Nice ? NO bad try!
Did you ask the Pika that moved up the mountain that? I’d believe it first.
So what makes you the Expert?? Just wondering
LA Pope you need to check your facts.. Science is not an imagined world, it is based on fact.
If you choose to believe otherwise I would suggest you keep it to yourself, because any person
who can think for them selves and reads the journals and reports on Global Warming, know it is occuring.. so if you don’t wish to sound like an uneducated ya hoo, I wouldn’t put those opinions
in print! Have a wonderful 2014!
Global warming is a false accusation by individuals who either do not know the facts or manipulate the ones they do know. Now temperture change is a fact. And you’ll see both high and low temp records exceeded at the same time at different parts of the globe. Air pollution is another fact, and allthough we have done a great deal in reducing, and in some areas practically elliminating most air polution,i.e. smog, we still have more to do. One of the biggest pollution problems we have is the EPA. Now there’s some hot air B.S. we could do without.Now go ahead and rib me about my spelling but when it comes to “global warming” I’ve studied this quite extensively over several years and I’ve seen a lot B.S.(inconvenient trut by Gore, which should have been titled “very convenient falsehood)and I know that most temp changes are caused by mother nature and a lot of pollution is caused by volcanic eruption. So don’t get locked in to some byzantine conjecture which more than likely has some form of political manipulation,i.e taxation.
James, here is a fiddle. Rome is burning. Start playing.
I DO HOPE TO GO THERE ONE DAY
You should go and spend a summer working there. My husband and I did that for 2 summers, and we got to see it all up close. You live in dorms near where you work, have your own dining room, and get to experience it all up close.We would love to do it again, but other things get in our way now. There are many kinds of jobs—they all even pay a little bit—from cook to drivers to gift shop employees. I worked in the gift shop beside Old Faithful, and we could see it erupting out our door. Everyone should have this opportunity; you come way with a new appreciation for the beauty of this planet!
Visited Yellowstone in 1965. Bears everywhere, campgrounds during the week days, nearly empty. Free firewood. Drive to a lot of the geysers and hot pools. Went a few times after that, seemed to slowly evolve a mass of people like a rock concert . I admit it, I’m selfish . Still an interesting and scenic place, but , more like Disney land with the mass’s . Great pictures ,enjoyed them . Planning another trip this fall, but now have to be quick on my feet to get a camp spot. Can’t walk well anymore, so I will have to settle for what I can see from the highways and parking spots. We are blessed to have such a beautiful place to visit
I was visiting Yellowstone park when I was about 13 years old and it was amazing, then at age 40 I had the chance to visit again one just cannot see everything and go everywhere if you only have one week. I think it would take a bit more like 5 years. Ha!
And now at age 62 I can’t wait to visit again just cannot afford another road trip again.
I was also told before I went if I saw a Bison outside of where the railroad tracks are to stay inside the car and don’t upset them for they are the really mean ones that the others kicked out of the heard. I was so happy to get this advice because wouldn’t you know it there was one walking right down the middle of the road when we left where they usually graze.
wow….stunning photos, thanks for sharing
They truly are incredible photos! I haven’t been to Yellowstone yet, but these photos inspire me to make getting there more of a priority.
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I couldn’t believe all the wonderful; wild life in Yellowstone, I would certainly like to go there someday. The animals are beautiful, I love the bears, they are so big and when standing they look amazing. I also like the small animals all kind.
The photos are incredibly well photographed.
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Visited Yellowstone in 1989, after the fire. Was fortunate enough to have seen all the residents in these photos, except for the Pica. Can not wait to come again. These photos are fantastic!!
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stunningly awesome! Thanks to all the talented photographers.
Except wolves of course, which were not there yet.
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Ask the people of Wyoming, Montana and Idaho how cute the wolves are. Remember, this park is an artificially produced ecosystem. And when the wolves’ impact on the rest of the fauna really takes hold, watch how quick the NPS takes these wolves out.
Balderdash! Wolves were taken out by people which created the artifice. They aren’t cute, they are essential to a functioning, healthy ecosystem. In removing them, humans broke that. Restoring wolves restores the integrity of nature. NPS is not taking them out. Only hysterical, fraidy and hateful hunters are doing that.
We lived in West Yellowstone for two summers to enjoy the park and it was wonderful. I am ready to go back after seeing these pictures. They make me homesick for the great place.
These are the most wonderful photos of Yellowstone animals I have seen. I was there during the fire in 1988. It was heart-wrenching. I was back several years later and thrilled to see so many animals & native plants thriving.
Love the pics…thanks for sharing. BUT let’s be realistic. There are NO WILD HORSES in Yellowstone. Closest wild horses are in the Pryor Mountain Range over 300 miles away. Yellowstone background of some probably tame horses running through a field. Disappointed in that one…makes me wonder how many of these other pics were REALLY taken there?
Did you really sign this asanine comment as”naturalist”? I guess that you feel that you have more right to that elk than the wolves. Perhaps you could shoot and mount its head above your fireplace
as proof of your dubious manhood. If you were a”naturalist” you would know that the reintroduction of this apex predator is largely the reason for the present widely diversified wildlife in the park.
If you can read I would suggest you read the story of the reintroduction of the wolves and the
resultant improvement to the entire ecosystem. Every animal has its niche and each niche is vital nto the environment. The only animal that this is not true of is us, H. sapiens. We in fact,are the
destroyers and thos e such as yourself are the worst among us.
William Beech
Tiburon, CA
I ABSOLUTELY AGREE WITH YOUR COMMENT
In your intolerance, remember that the great conservationalists of American History, those who instituted the idea of these parks and saved all this territory from development were invariably hunters. And remember too, the hunters who target Elk make sure Elk survive for future generations. Wolves, at least up to now, haven’t quite yet bought into that notion. And as a closing thought, wolves as yet have not demonstrated they have any rights at all compared to any human being.
William, what is your “expertise” on the wolf problems in Wyoming and the surrounding states. I live in Wyoming and know that the elk, deer and moose populations, not to mention livestock in and around the Yellowstone area are in decline or greatly affected by the growing wolf populations due to poor management by the feds and interference by so called “naturalists” who do not live here but like to toot their own horn and don’t have the slightest clue as to what is really going on.
I’ve been there many times and had never heard of “wild horses”
I do love it there.
Do you think wild horses dont move around?? It should be noted however that 3 of the horses in that picture are wearing RFID collars,look very closely. The Palomino, the one directly behind her and the second from the end. Are they wildlife tracking collars or are they a ranchers tracking device to find his herd?
Instead of shooting those wolves with a camera someone should use a gun. All they do is destroy elk, deer, and bordering livestock populations and have no business being in the park. The last picture is pretty telling.
Dear Sir:
Did you realize that when the wolf was re-introduced to Yellowstone the following improvements to the park were just a very few years behind:
(1) Elk populations were controlled by the wolves and the over-browsing of willows, alders and other river and creek-side brush and trees would diminish.
(2)Then the return of that Flora has allowed beavers a source of material and food to re-establish their dams and lodges.
(3)This, in turn produced cooler, deeper and shaded water which was responsible for healthier populations of trout and muskrat in those waterways.
(4)While the wolves do predate on deer and elk, so do the bears and cougars. That is the way “it works” in Nature. No guns needed. As a purported “Naturalist” you must have been exposed to that kind of thinking at some time during your education. “Wake up and smell the coffee!” The wolf is part and parcel of the WHOLE eco-system.
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Thankyou, very well said, wolves are just as much entitled to roam and live naturally as any other predator.. if more people realized this and understood nature in general there would be less hunting and more appreciation for this spectacular breed…. Cudos to you and for your education :]
P.S. Yes I have never been to yellowstone but with my heart believe it is a slice of heaven.. it doesn’t get much better than this along with our oceans & rainforests.. So yes thankyou very much to Parks whom manage responsibly….. :]…..
Feel free to call it a slice of heaven. I was there many years ago and it still is the most fantastic place I have ever been. I must go back at least one more time before I die.
Absolutely the BEST animal pictures I have ever seen. Some in person myself Keep them coming. Thank thank you. These pictures mean more to me than any thing you would ever know.
I couldn’t agree with you more. Was there a few years back. Beautiful!
give the animals guns first
I will supply the guns… :]
Dear Friends…Let’s get REAL…Neither the animals nor Mother Nature need ANYTHING “Man Made”. That includes guns, of course. Think about it!!
Oh goodie…………another NRA post.
If you were to study the Adirondak Forest Preserve, an area bigger than Yellowstone that lies in upstate New York, you’d find that over the years, hunting has enhanced the variety of species and their numbers. If predators have a place in the ecosystem, why not human ones? At least these human predators, out of self-interest and out of a sense of serving the future generations, use their discernment and money to enhance the woods and its denizens. But you don’t have to go East; just look at all the BLM land and the National Forests; see how well they are working out; see how well the fauna is doing, and note that these areas are open to hunting.
And please, when someone presents a point of view you oppose or writes a note contradicting what you may have written, don’t just sling mud.
Wolves were a big mistake to reintroduce in that area. More animals have died to to the wolves than any other including my livestock. I want them gone and they are open season on my place anytime you see one. Bring your gun.
Question.. Do your livestock graze on federal lands? which the ranchers pay a pittance to use?
If the answer is yes, then, WE the taxpayers own that land and we get to say what lives there.
the perdition of livestock due to wolves is minimal.. As was the scare you all tried to perpetuate about the bison and the bucillious anthrax that they supposedly passed to the cattle in such large numbers.. Test proved this wrong.. As the proof of how many cattle are lost due to wolves..
Facts don’t support what you say.. And I hope one day you have a sniper with you the cross hairs..
See how you like it.
been in a large city lately ? The animals (thugs) run the criminal (in)justice system. A racist is in charge of the national office. He only deals with arresting the honest inhabitants. The criminal is a predator of the lowlands (hood)that is allow many chances to hone his skills on the distracted and ignorant. I plan on being the victor of natural selection. I’m the top of the food chain.
I agree!!
What the park and especially the world needs is less people…a lot less people! If there is anything that has screwed up the balance of everything it is the holier-than-thou human beings with their warped sense of entitlement and ability to kill, dominate and generally trash the planet. Hopefully modern technology, the internet, social networks, smart phones and cameras will help educate the world and effect a change in the destiny of all living creatures before it is too late. Our goodness and humanity must succeed over our misguided primal arrogance.
TRU DAT!!
Interesting comment Dave. Actually, Yellowstone itself is going to insure a lot less people at some time in the near (a relative term) future. I’m surprised at the number of people who know nothing about the Yellowstone Caldera (a supervolcano) that lies beneath Yellowstone. It will erupt one day and will be catastrophic. It will reduce the number of people. It will also reduce the population of wildlife. However, with less humans to “manage” the area, nature will become natural once again and will take care of itself.
How can you label yourself “Naturalist” with your attitude toward wolves? Heaven only knows what you believe true of other species.
These wolves are not even native to Wyoming- they are Canadian wolves!! Give them back to Canada!!!
You are a total moron for thinking we should shoot the wolves, they were here before we were and hopefully in spite of idiots such as yourself will be here long after the greedy humans have died out, get real you fucking moron! I hope you die a slow and painful death!
I agree with you- shoot the wolves!! These are not even native to Wyoming or the United States. Perhaps when the wolves eat a few tree huggers we can shoot them.
I think I luv u!
What do you expect the wolves to eat? Bark and leaves? None of the humans should be in Yellowstone.
Leave it for the animals! They had it first! Great Pictures of some Awesome Animals.
No more people! Kodaks for the Kodiaks! Those opposed to human presence in the park line up to teach these brutes how to take the photo and then either mail the film or upload the image. But wear your leather britches because the bears lack patience.
Where did you receive your title as “Naturalist?” Your comment is completely in contrast with what any naturalist would say. You only demonstrate your ignorance of how a healthy ecological system operates. The herds you cite are better managed by nature and the interaction of animals in the food chain and disease for examples. Amazing how all these animals you list survived for thousands of years without the intervention of man. Only when man started killing species did management problems arise. As for “bordering livestock populations” they could be described as the element that is out of place in the ecological system of and near the park?? Again, please describe your credentials which you believe constitute authority for your title?
Instead of introducing wolves they should have just made an open hunting season in Yellowstone. Would have been easier to manage.
no there are to many aelk and deer and little wolfs there are balcing the population dummy
You have got to be kidding me ! That is the normal chain of events ! Humans are the worst at ruining everything, these wolves are only trying to survive ! Not trying to get money for the other’s pelt or hang it’s head on the wall or be a glutton and throw away the rest of the meat. They have a right to be here on this earth as much as you do !! Shame on you !!!
go and be a little fawn in their zone… enough said.
I am L’ing OL. Do you think this guy is a man? No, he’s a chicken! Oh, wait! A chicken has more guts than he has. RIGHT ON, dw!!
Just last night there was a Natural Geographic show about Yellowstone & the animals in it. The wolves pick out the sick,old & weak animals,NOT the healthy ones! The main reason idjits like ‘Naturalist’ don’t want the wolves is so they can hunt,but they go for the biggest & healthiest animals. That’s why predators like the wolves are so useful.”Wildlife Management” with guns,like in many Northwestern states,are currently waging a war on wolves. It’s disgraceful-they were just removed from the Endangered Species list! Please-go to the Defenders of Wildlife website,sign petitions & donate what you can to stop this slaughter.
Forgot to say Thanks to the photographers for these magnificent photos!
My son and I went on a motorcycle trip to Yellowstone in 2001. Greatest trip of my life. I’m so glad I bought a bike just for that trip. My son died just 2 years later. God, keep him in the light. Love DAD.
Thanks for the pictures, they bring back many memories. We have been to yellow stone 3 times and just loved the beauty and the animals. It was such a beautiful place and the animals were such a big part of the experience. We would love to go back again but that will never happen we are now 80 and 86 years old, a little too old to make another trip.Our traveling days are over but yellow stone holds special memories for us.
I am not a huge church goer but if anyone doesn’t believe in god they need to see theses pics, absolutely amazing and just naturally breathtaking….. Thank you to the photographer, brilliant job…. And to dennis morgan whom lost his son,, My heart and prayers go out to you and your family, your son got the trip of a lifetime and be sure he is watching from heaven… :]
You have it right….In my humble estimation, Yellowstone IS a part of Heaven; so are parts of our oceans, rain-forests, and other eco-systems that have been left UNDISTURBED BY WE FOOLISH MORTALS. It is wonderful that we can still get a “peek” at Heaven through the efforts of responsible Parks Management.
Beautiful. I learned a lot. I have been to Yellowstone several times
acording to the previus replies the good that wolves do, is the same as cancer and guns do to control
our population, we are always being told that man is distroying our world. Just treat the cancer
don’t cure it. (DID YOU KNOW) The water in the Red Sea in the middle east is dissapearing, It has
found a way to get into the open areas left from pumping oil,if water can go down, hot lava can come up this will result in tremendous steam explosions, in the mean time the oceon water is getting
warm this is causing bad storms and stronger earth quakes.
NOW THIS IS SOMETHING TO COMPLAIN ABOUT
What lovely pictures. Thanks to the photographers and the appropriate and funny captions to each picture, I enjoyed viewing this compilation. I have never been to Yellowstone and now I feel I am missing on something. I wonder how many animals I shall be able to view in one visit?! I stay in Florida and this means just Yellowstone park would be a week long trip. Need to get planning!
I worked in Yellowstone for one summer when I was in college — drove the truck at Roosevelt Lodge — and every morning I hauled many garbage cans filled with unused food to the local dump where a dozen bears were always waiting for the free breakfast. Soon, I had given them all names based on their unique physical and personality characteristics; and my fellow staff members who were also college students would often go with me on their days off to witness the close-up and personal Moocher Banquet. I experienced many fascinating interactions with wildlife, both here and elsewhere throughout those three months, by far my most exciting (and sometimes scary) summer job.Imagine walking around a corner in the dark and coming face to face with a mama bear and her cubs! Fortunately, the local bears were a lot more mellow than those in more remote areas.
As a visitor/camper at Yosemite many years ago was taking a nightly stroll when I came upon a black bear with its head and shoulders buried in a trashcan secured by a ‘pipe-fitted’rack. It was a great photo-op, with this big butt sticking up in the air. Equipped with only a pre-digital and inexpensive camera with limited flash range, I tried to get as close as possible. At some point, the bear became aware of my presence and expressed its displeasure by rearing up and waving its paws at me. Needless to say, I retreated VERY promptly, having learned to give wild critters their ‘space’. This happened over 50 years ago.
My favorite place in the world
I had the privilage of visiting Yellowstone twice….. first as a child of 7 and again, as an newly retired adult, with my husband.
These photgraphs brought back many, many wonderful memories!
How very nice to view!
Wonderful pictures! Lucky me! I live a short days drive from Yellowstone and go there as often as I can. Never tire of the this park and find something new each trip.
Most wonderful place on earth. Beautiful photos.
Beautiful photos. Than you, Thank you. I may never get there but now I feel like I have. It sure is a peice of Heaven.
very beautiful pictures, great photography, enjoyed them immensely, keep up the great work and hope the Park stays this beautiful for all generations to come.
I am now planning a trip to Yellowstone!
Have been highly fortunate to pass through Yellowstone several times in my lifetime. Best was ‘After’ the fires cleared away the detritus collected over the countless years of man’s desire to micromanage and control the environment, by suppressing all wild fires (a Big govt subsidized ‘Business’). Eventually the accumulation of highly flammable overgrown forests could no longer be sustained without extremely unnatural, intensely Hot, sterilizing fires.
Finally Nature took over and cleared the land by it’s own means, to the frustration of ignorance plentiful, ‘control’ obsessed mankind. The meadows re-opened and the Flora-Fauna once again had a natural environment. Do not repeat the errors, a recipe for disaster, followed repeatedly across the western states today. Allow natural wildfires to do their housekeeping. Allow for managed logging to clear away areas for reseeding and new growth. Despite an education system warped by ‘Save the Trees’ illogical dreams, Logging is NOT Evil and serves the same purpose as fires, with the added bonus of profitable incentive for assisting in park and National resource maintenance.
Fantastic pictures…..I have been there two times but never saw many of these animals, what a treat! Would love to take one of those winter snow trips, say at Christmas, wonder if you see many animals then????
It is much easier to see moose in winter. You would drive South into the Grand Teton Park to see them. There is a huge elk migration into Jackson Hole in winter. I haven’t been there in winter in 30 years but they had horse drawn sleigh rides among the elk in winter at the Elk refuge. The bears will be hibernating but you will see Bison.
They are there because its a artificial feeding ground you nimcompoop. There is nothing natural about yellowstone except all the chinese tourists.
Hmmmm, Bret must be a certified “naturalist” also. At least in this case he gave us a name to
refer to.
Fabulous pictures and captions. I will never get there but I sure got a great deal of enjoyment
from this article
Please! How many campsites? How many roads? How many Lodges? How many ampitheaters? Yellowstone is a wonder but it is really ather artificial. Denali comes close to being a natural reservation than Yellowstone. But Yellowstone is what it is, and it is a wonder. I’d love to go back before I am too old or die.
Awesome photos, thanks to my email friends that send me photos like these.
Genesis 1:31 says, “The God saw everything ,that He had made. and indeed, it was very Good.” And I think to myself, What a glorious God to make such a beautiful world.
I usually want to go to “new” places. I have been to Yellowstone eight times. It is magnificent.
I have seen most of these animals there more than once.
I am saddened that the wolves are again threatened. I hope that good sense will prevail, but have my doubts. Thank you so much for the beautiful photographs.
Great pictures. I worked in Gardiner Mt a bit in 1957 and 58. Also worked in Gardiner in 1961. Those pictures bring back many pleasant memories. Did not ever see horses in the park back then. Also do not ever remember seeing any wolves. Did a lot of hiking and mt climbing at the time.
THE BEST OF THE BEST
My husband and I went to Yellowstone in 1998 when we went to Alaska. We want to go back someday and spend more time. We have God’s beauty all around us, to bad we have to travel away to appreciate it. Keep looking around where you are and appreciate what we have around us.
Beautiful pictures of wildlife. In the next re-encarnation I´gone travel to this place.-
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I visited Yellowstone as a little girl and have visited there twice as an adult. I love every part of the park. It is a treasure and every effort should be made to protect the wildlife and terrain. Most of all I hope that people who view these icredible and beautiful pictures that have been taken by outstanding photographers will read the captions and heed the warnings. Although the animals are exciting to view, they are animals doing what animals do. Every visitor to the park needs to respect them and realize how dangerous they can become. Follow the rules of viewing from a distance and not attracting them with food.
I have had the ultimate pleasure twice. Both visits were in May while there was some snow on the ground. A great time to see the young animals. My greatest memory is wading the black sands of Yellowstone Lake, fishing, and catching a 26 inch Cut Throat trout. It was great fun. Released it with thanks for the experience. This place is truly God’s Paradise. Even at 86, I’d go back tomorrow.
My husband and I have been to Yellowstone six or seven times in the last 10 years; this year we took our 4 yr old grandson. It is our favorite place to visit (and Teton NP of course) and we had such fun showing it to our boy. I am not sure how much he will remember so I am putting a photo album together for him to look at when he gets older. It is truly a magnificent place and shows that God was doing his very best work that day. Every time we go we see something new and wonderful–it never ceases to amaze us. We have met some wonderful fellow campers, some from the US and others from Europe.
I have never been to Yellowstone, but it has been on my “bucket list” for a long, long time. These photos are all the encouragement I needed to move that trip to the top of the list.
These photos are exquisite, and the best I have seen. The verses of “America the Beautiful” rang through my ears as I viewed them. I am moving Yellowstone Park to the top of my travel list.
Hunting is still a must. It provides the most funds for wildlife management and helps to control the population explosions. In the midwest, we have no more mountain lions or wolves or bears to speak of so nothing controls the population of many species such as whitetailed deer or raccoon. With uncontrolled population they will experience disease, starvation, etc. which is Nature’s control.
Which is the kinder way to conservation, disease and starvation or hunting? I vote for hunting with the advice and recommendation of each states Division of Wildlife’s biologists.
IF humans hadn’t killed off all the wolves and mountain lions, you would still have them in the midwest, and the deer population would be controlled in a natural manner. I am not anti-guns, I own several, but they are not for going out and killing innocent animals. The planet with all it’s wonders managed to survive naturally until the crazy white man came and started killing natives and their food and housing (bison) almost to extinction. Then they killed off the wolves. Wolves were native to many, many parts of our country, but were basically exterminated by ranchers. That’s why they say their “Canadian” wolves now, – because the only way the animals could escape was to move north. Ranchers are paid a fee for each head of cattle killed by wolves; they don’t need to be shooting or worse-yet, trapping the innocent animals who cross the unseen borderline that defines Yellowstone National Park from its boundaries in adjoining states. If you believe you are superior to animals, then use you brain and live-and-let-live, so that future generations of both humans and wildlife survive forever.
My husband and I took a “Yellowstone in winter” trip February 2012. What a beautiful place. Would like to go back during a different season.
Wy wife & I have visited this beautiful area on several occasions. We were fortunate to be on location at Old Faithful when there was a buffalo waiting for Old Faithful to erupt in order to wash off under the spray of water. The streams of water coming up from under ground… with algae growing there, are a colorful red going into green depending on how far the algae is from the hottest to coolest water. Thank you for maintaining this wonderful place for future generations to enjoy.
These are great, thank you so much for sending. It is a shame we humans cannot live together all get alone as they do. Love this.
Thank you for care taking this wonderful place for our grandkids… & their grandkids.
Anything for a dollar. Yellowstone is artificial like a zoo of chinese people.
Brett:
I think perhaps you have never been or if so, did not spend the time to see the true beauty that is Yellowstone, and the hand of God in its creation, it is singularly one of the most beautiful, unusual and spiritually moving spots anyplace in all the world.
Sorry you missed seeing as it truly is, I have been going since my sixteenth year, when I went with four friends, I am now in my sixties and it will always be my Cathedral. I feel so sorry for you that you saw only the negative things, which if you look, you can always find anywhere, but why try? As brother Dave, an anonymous beat poet once said “Best ye look at things in the right light, lest ye be forever hung up in darkness”. Amen to that.
There may not be any wild horses in Yellowstone but there is a least one horses ass – Brett
AMEN – Thank you Bill!
Brett, where did you get your education!
AMEN to that Bill, thank you.
Brett needs get out of his cave and get an education!
Can we please call the bison, a BISON and NOT a BUFFALO? We do NOT have ANY
buffalo’s living in the United States! We have BISON!
(as you all call tell this is a pet peeve of mine. Thanks for passing it on!)
Actually bison and buffalo are interchangeable and the use of either is correct
Yosemite Sam muttered, Yellow-bellied ‘Varmints’
Great photos and I wish everyone could visit the Park but a few items are out of place:
Wild horses in Yellowstone, I think not.
The Elk population numbers quoted are a joke, never that high even pre wolf.
The Mountain Goat is referred to as ‘non native’, isn’t exactly true but no know Billy’s were in the park when it was established. It is believed that they once in habited much of the southern Rockies.
Moose are rare and nearly gone from Yellowstone because of the wolf. Photo shown is not from Yellowstone. Other species will probably suffer the same fate.
And to comment on the “hunting in Yellowstone” there is no hunting in Yellowstone by sportsmen or any NP, all killing is done by government contractors and the animals are left for “nature to take care of”. The buffalo (Bison) are infected with Brucellosis and have been killed when they leave the park in winter by state and federal contractors in the past.
Wife and I spent 6 weeks traveling Western National Parks after retirement in 1999. Spent a lot of time in Yellowstone, along with visits to many other National Parks. The animals are a real attraction that we enjoyed immensely! Even walked up on a cow moose feeding, with it’s butt up in the air, while it was getting underwater vegetation. Could only see the back half of her while she was eating!
DELIGHTFUL PICS!
Far away in Freshwater Bay Isle of Wight England this has made my day and I will send it to my many friends world-wide. Thank you and all that wild life and the clever and sometimes lucky photographers.
Hi everyone, I really enjoyed the photos of Yellowstone National Park. I’ve never been to the USA and so have not been privileged to see any of these wonderful animals in their natural habitat. I am a great lover of wild life and in South Africa’s Kruger National Park we are spoilt with a tremendous variety of animals and really need tourists to come and appreciate them. Please do come – you won’t regret it.!
I grew up in Montana and Yellowstone was second nature to us. But we didn’t have the Grizzly or Wolf when I was a young man. At least I don’t remember them. Our family had many encounters with black bears and respected their right to be there.
My wife worked her college summers in Glacier and grew to hate the Grizzly. Having read many stories of tragedy for hikers in Glacier, it was easy for me to adopt that hatred. We both believe that the Grizzly would not be a loss if it went extinct. It is an impressive animal to behold but the finality of an encounter with a human is not something we accept.
Another scary thing is the Grizzly’s acceptance of human proximaty. In slide 43 there appears to be a Mama Grizz and cub crossing a paved road in heavy traffic. In our MT days the animal stayed far from civilization and would avoid encounters with humans, especially if cubs were involved.
These pictures were breath taking, and the comments under each picture really helped, for I didn’t know what some of the animals were. Thank-you for sharing these with the Internet. I have never been to Yellowstone, but after viewing the pictures, I feel like I was almost there. Thanks again for sharing.
Great Pictures, keep it going so everyone understands why we are called AMERICA the BEAUTIFUL! I just hope everyone can see these majestic animals and locations in person…Thank you for sharing!
What an imagination our God has. He takes pleasure in creating!!
Absolutely awesome. Exceptional photos.
I was in Yellowstone many years ago. It is a great place to visit.
Great pictures,we have most of these animals out the window of our cabin where we live 6 months out the year at Mallard creek ranch on the west slope of the Bitteroot Mtns 200 miles west of Yellowstone in Idaho county,ID.< one mile from the
Great pictures, we have most of these animals out the window of our cabin,where we live 5 months out of the the year at Mallard Creek Ranch 0n the western slope of the
Bitteroot Mtns 200 miles west of YellowStone in Idaho county,ID.
sellway-Bi
Wonderful pictures. Brought back a lot of memories of when I worked there the summer between my freshman and sophomore years at college. In those days, the bears ruled the roads: bear “jams”, etc. Was in YP again in 1999; things had changed a lot but it was still a magical place. I worked at the tourist cabins at Old Faithful back when there were actual cabins! And the bands that played at night at the various venues were made up of college students who really knew how to play the kind of music popular in the ’50s.
Pat Johnson
9/12/13
Yellowstone is truly GOD’S country! my wife and I go in October every year and have seen many of these animals. sometimes I feel like we are watching a NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC show while we are there. like watching a pack of wolves on their kill of a bison and a grizzly bear coming down to eat off the same kill and the wolves just hang around until the bear has had enough and leaves and then the wolves go back for more. We just stood in one area for four hrs while all this happened , and you meet the nicest people from all over the world. It’s great talking to all of them.
CANNOT WAIT FOR OCTOBER!
Awesome pic’s. Have not been to Yellowstone yet. Thanks.
I have been to Yellowstone Park numerous times and love the wildlife and nature!! My favorite time to go is wintertime because then is when all the animals come out and about more (come down closer to see), like the sheep, wolves, bears, etc. The pictures were so georgous of the wildlife that I am going to frame some of them…gotta love nature & all it has to offer!
My grandson & I are going to Yellowstone next year. thank you for the wonderful photos they were great. I am ready to leave now!
These pictures are breath-taking! I always think of Yellowstone in terms of geysers. How refreshing to see all the wonderful wildlife there. Thank you for sharing! I am very impressed.
We took our Youngest child on this ultimate trip to Yellowstone. It did not disappoint,Yellowstone is a magical place filled with wonder. If you’ve not been, Start making plans for the ultamate trip of your Lifetime. If you live in the U.S. Be very Thankful its so close by.
Been there several times, staying for a week or so. Always incredible!!
My first visit to Yellowstone was about 1970. We went back in 1972, the 100th anniversary of the park. Since then, I’ve been back about every two or three years. It’s my favorite place in the world. The scenery, geology, animals, it’s all so special. I was there in late August / early September during the fires. It seemed as if the entire Park was on fire. Fire engines from all over the country drove to the Park and surrounded special places like Old Faithful Inn to protect them. I live in southern California, and recall seeing one fire engine from San Bernardino County. It is amazing to me how it’s come back from the devastation of 1988. If you have never been there, it truly is a place you should visit. And just south of the Park is Grand Teton National Park. It’s like getting two for one. The photos you have just seen are very nice, but they don’t capture the majesty of Yellowstone. Yes, it is worth a visit.
incredible photography
I worked in Yellowstone in 1964 at Canyon Village for the Yellowstone Park Co. I was between high school graduation and college freshman year. We lived in segregated dorms and worked in the cafeteria, coffee shop and dining room. All employees were college age and we would get a group of us with the same day off and hitch hike around the park. No one had a car. We were paid $50 a month but ate for free and the dorm was free also. We wore red or yellow uniforms (dresses, aprons and head decal). Got to keep tips which paid for all my college stuff for my dorm room. Looking back, it was a great experience and I hope it is still something available to young people.
God and His creations are unbelievable
Yes, Yellowstone is wonderful and unforgettable having been there also, but I’d like to comment on the comments made by so many wonderful, positive, loving people. It’s people like this who make the world a better place, though we don’t usually get opportunity to hear from them. The few who could not say anything nice …. I wonder what they are. They don’t behave like humans (made in the image of God) and the animals would not stoop that low. ?? Thank God, there are more wonderful people on our planet than — whatever those others are….
Brought back many wonderful memories of trips to that wonderful park.
Has to be one of the more beautiful places on earth, especially so considering the many animals who make their home there!
Early in my marriage, I took my children there! Later, just the wife and I spent five days within its boundaries, sleeping in cottages within the park. I regret not one second of Any of the visits!
Clarence Mingee
What a delight to reminisce visits to Yellowstone Park thanks to these awesome photographs. The Park is truly a wonderful example of good management of the balance of nature.
Great pictures , the wolves really got to me , I think there should be harsh penalties for hunting or trapping these intelligent animal
THERE ARE TIMES WHEN MINGLING WITH ANIMALS IS PREFERABLE THAN COEXISTING WITH PHILIPPINE POLITICIANS OF THE PRESENT ILK.THESE ANIMAL ARE BEAUTIFUL,LOVABLE AND SEEM COMFORTABLE ENOUGH TO APPRECIATE.
I kept reading that people went there on a …. motorcycle. I sure hope they don’t don’t allow noisy Harley motorcycles. Can we have peaceful and quiet areas? people PLEASE. respect nature and others. not a new concept.
It’s a must for any resident of North-America to visit the Teuton and Yellowstone Parks.
I will be with my grandkids in a few days and I can hardly wait to sit down and show them all these glorious photos. Man, what a treat for them….a true learning experience.
These are the most beautiful pictures I have ever seen of animals! I have never been there but would give anything to go and see some of this, but guess I can’t so I will enjoy your pictures. Thank you so much!
Yes, amazing place… last time I was there… I saw Yogi and Boo Boo. Just a minute, hmmm… maybe that was Jellystone I’m thinking about.
I just returned from 3 weeks in Tanzania and Kenya for what I thought was a trip of a lifetime. The herds of animals were incredible: the water buffalo, elephants, giraffes, zebras wildebeest, gazelles, monkeys etc. The lions were plentiful but the leopards and cheetahs and rhinos were the hardest to spot.
I was born 30 miles north of Yellowstone in Livingston, Montana but my family moved when I was five years old so I never got to see Yellowstone until I was almost 40 years old. And then it was only a day’s drive through the park so we didn’t get to see many animals. I was thrilled to see these gorgeous pictures and they made me proud to be a USA citizen and supporter of the rights of these fantastic animals. Thanks for making them available to us.
It is so nice to know that our wild life has somewhere to continue to expand. Thank you yellow stone.
My parents had the love for me and the wisdom to take me to Yellowstone when I was a lad. They introduced me to the majesty of God and his love for mankind reflected in his beautiful creations. The impression that I received of Yellowstone has influenced me for a lifetime. God does reveal himself to us. Just travel to Yellowstone and while there listen with your heart and you will hear God. Look with your eyes and with your heart and you will see God. Love him and accept his gifts and you will be with God. Your choice. A gift. God will whisper to you and say, “Pause here for a moment and enjoy this that I have created for your pleasure.I am the way, the truth and the light. Follow me.”
I visited Yellowstone in Sept 1954. I got to see most of the animals pictured here. It truly was beautiful. I don’t remember the bear spray when we were there. We got charged by a mule deer and couldn’t get the bears off our car. We lost our camera lense. Discovered when we attempted to get the pic’s developed. Thanks a lot for bringing back some great memories.
At the turn of the 20th century my grandfather used to take pack trains into the park before they had cars or highways. Later, as a child, our family would drive thru the park with him and feed the bears as they approached the cars. Times have changed and feeding the bears is dangerous and not allowed. I have a great respect for the wild and give these animals all the space they need. Many a photographer has been killed or injured by trying to get too close for comfort.
Wonderful pictures of an amazing place where scenery and animals compete for your attention and admiration. Was there in 2009 and hope to return for a longer stay.
I have never been to any place like the ones in these pictures. I wouldn’t even try to question where they were taken…who cares..they are all so very beautiful and most enjoyable. Thank you for taking me on a journey I couldn’t possibly make in my lifetime. I will treasure this “trip” for a very long time because I plan to slip it into my “favorites. Thanks again.
Firstly,Geo.Durland you are a rude,obnoxious,ignoramous!!These photos are simply beautiful!We are so fortunate to have this wonderful park in this country..Respectfully,Gregory L. Mitchell,West Caldwell,New Jersey
Why can’t we just enjoy it without labeling people or animals for that matter. There is usually some limited thinking on both sides of any issue. I have enjoyed it both with my children and my grandchildren. Beautiful! It is only one small dedicated space. Thanks for the pictures.
this is what God intended our planet to look like….pure and natural. Thank you for these wonderful
pictures. I can’t travel any more but thanks to you I feel I’ve been there, God Bless
Wunderbare Bilder. Einzigartig
It has been years since we have travelled to Yellowstone or anywhere out West. It is more nbeautiful than I remember. These pictures are so wonderful. The scenery is so much different than the state we live in..That is why I love the USA. A person can always find a different scene just up the road!!!! Love them…Thank you for Sharing….
A lovely documentary! Have motored several times to Alaska, Canada, and all over the good ole USA, including Yellowstone. Thanks for the wonderful memories! Plse ignore the poor souls who are so negative about any & everything. It is they, who are to be pitied!
My Husband and myself have had he privilege to have visited this beautiful and natural place
We did not visit in the winter and so some of these photos in the snow are just spectacular.
Nature at its best. The photo of the Bison on the road was one we experienced. Those animals are
nothing to confront. Just enjoy them in nature.
Hoping to return to the park real soon.
Had a encounter with a mtn goat. Met on trail I backed of and he passed, very close.
AA4SF Bob Phelps
Yellowstone is a wonderful park that I saw in 2011. Only the animals should have full range there.
That park does need management but not destruction by big enterprise. Anything taken out ie: lumber should be replanted for future growth. The pictures are wonderful and I have a few great shots myself.
What amazed me was the people who got out of their cars to get closer shoots of a grizzly or bison
who could turn in a second and kill them. Stupidity was very high. However, I do understand that they were so close and beautiful you almost felt as if they were a friend walking alongside of you..
Magnifique parc pour nos amis si proches de nous.Il faut à tout pris préservez notre planète.
Mes salutations amicales. A. Hufschmid
I cannot believe the ignorance of people who want to “rid” wolves. They are beautiful animals and they balance Mother Nature. They were placed on earth for a purpose – the stupidity that I just read amazes me.
I can understand the need to protect the animals. What a gift we are given.
Who made stupid killers and defilers masters over Gods greatest gift to man. Nature has been destroyed by man, habitat to longer viable, etc. How many animals and fish have been made extinct by mankind? I think we have misused the only earth we have to extend that one day the earth will kick us off, as a dog would a flea.
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I was first there in 1947 and have been back many times since then. The two biggest changes are (1) in the old days it was ok to feed bears, so bears were frequent moochers stopping traffic along the roads, and (2) because of the increase in tourists, the old narrow roads (e.g., at Old Faithful) have become the pedestrian paths.
Bears love sugar, so my Dad tried giving a bear saccharine instead of sugar. He wouldn’t touch it.
We worked at Hamilton Store May-Aug, 2000. These beautiful pictures brought back many happy memories.
We lived in our RV on the bank of the Yellowstone River in Gardner, Montana. Thank you so much
for the wonderful memories you brought back for us in these pictures.
Jerry & Gayle Zavesky
Victoria, Texas USA
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My first trip to the park was in 1953. many changes have occurred but still a wondrous place. best fishing in the world. I hope that the public does not demand any more changes than necessary as most problems are just lack of common good judgment like putting food in your bed ect. the balance of nature will work out for the wildlife if left alone. am looking fwd to another trip soon. thanks for all the wonderful pictures
the planet is for us to enjoy, not to destroy,
The animals are the better stewards in this world and they are to be respected
I have worked with Animals most of my life, I love the wolf & the bears, it’s my only goal left that I would love to do is to see Yellowstone park with my own eyes….. It must be so amazing to see these beautiful wild animals in their own habitats. My love for wild animals will never cease to amaze me, these pictures are incredible.
A grand collection of great photos ,however I agree I don’t believe there are wild horses in the park only in the pryor mountains and in addition I have experienced the wrath of a cow moose with calf 3 times and am much more wary of a moose that a bear, keep your distance no matter what.
Gorgeous pictures. I live in Anchorage, Alaska and we have about 90% of these animals and birds within 50 miles of the city, some within.
These photos are phenomenal. A side of Yellow Stone most tourists nerver fully see.
My husband and I packed up our camper and headed for Yellowstone a few years ago, his first visit my second. It was one of our best vacations ever. We saw a grizzly with her cub (at a distance) were lucky enough to see the white female wolf and until you have a buffalo looking at you through your car window you don’t realize how large they are. We even got to see a coyote have a face off with a buffalo, it was funny. That coyote held his ground for some time but the buffalo finally got tired of the whole thing and stumped his front hoof on the ground, that was all it took. My husband wanted to go back in the winter. If anyone is considering this trip stop thinking and go pack it is worth every penny and every mile!!!
As a youngster of 8, my first visit to Yellowstone was made in 1939.I saw the upper and lower falls (an apparent misnomer) awed by the geysers, and informed by the park Rangers at nightly campfires as to the value and importance of nature and her creatures. We were gathered together in cages while the bears roamed free. Not a bad idea. I have returned several times since then and am always reminded of my size in the scheme of things.
THESE ARE TRULY MAGNIFICENT PHOTOS>>
HAVE NOT BEEN TO YELLOWSTONE FOR YEARS< BUT REINFORCES THE AWARENESS
OF NEEDING PROTECTIVE PARKS FOR THESE AWESOME ANIMALS
Unfortunately, researchers have reported that the super-volcano underneath the state of Wyoming has been rising at a record rate since 2004. Its floor has gone up 3 inches per year for the last 3 years, indicating the fastest rate since records began in 1923. Predictions are catastrophic in nature, estimating that the supervolcano is 2,000 times the size of the Mount St. Helens eruption in 1980. Just saying………….
I have just viewed all the photos & comments. What a wild ride that was. From recent things I have read, and viewed, I know the wolf has contributed greatly to the present and positive state of the eco-system of this park. Indirectly, their influence has even allowed waterways to go back to original courses which in turn has made it possible for more species to survive. You can discover this info on youtube etc. I am choosing to believe it is ignorance and not ill-will that has provoked some of the negative comments. Also, if people feel “threatened” economically, they can be quite caustic. Compassion for them, as much as we feel for animals (which sometimes feels much easier), seems the better way. I, too, am deeply saddened at how mankind has treated our incredibly beautiful planet. I have noticed that petitions really do work, I sign many, haha, and change IS happening. I thank God for the incredible work of EarthJustice, Biological Diversity, Defenders of Wildlife, to name just a few. We happily contribute to support their work. Yes, we EACH are blessed! My love to each of the contributors here. Thank you for sharing, caring, and being!
Thank you for this wonderful collection of photos. We Honeymooned at the Grand Tetons in 1952 and were in Yellowstone Park too. Many changes and would like to return…but at age 85 know it will never be. Thanks again for sharing these photos.
THank you for the lovely photographs. I have never had the privilege of visiting Yellowstone and I never will since I am in my 80’s. I so enjoyed looking at the photos.
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Traveled to every State in the US several times by truck camper and 21 foot motor home. Love the States and lands north, south and west of Florida!!!
I am 82 now and traveled this year with a much younger friend whose children are involved in soccer.
While they were competing in soccer school we rented a car and did some touring of the mountains and volcanos,etc.
Sure hope to do at least another trip before meeting my creator!!!!!!!!!
Joe M.
Leaving the 21st of Jan 2015 can’t wait to get there