Tracking Bison in the Snow: Yellowstone’s Winter Giants in Action
Bison are the undisputed icons of Yellowstone. Towering, shaggy, and built for survival, they embody the raw resilience of the park’s ecosystem. In winter, they become even more impressive, trudging through deep snow, steam rising from their thick coats, …
Math in the Mountains Returns to Teton Science Schools, Bringing World-Class Math Back to the Tetons
This summer, Jackson Hole will once again become a global gathering place for joyful, creative mathematical thinking. Math in the Mountains (MitM), the immersive summer program that pairs advanced mathematics with outdoor adventure in the Tetons, …
Top Scenic Stops on Yellowstone Snowcoach Tours (With Photography Tips)
Yellowstone National Park in winter is an entirely different world, quiet, pristine, and dusted in snow. With most roads closed to regular vehicles, guided snowcoach tours provide an exclusive way to explore the park’s remote corners and experience wildlife behavior in its rawest form. …
From Blueprints to Graham Crackers: Middle School Engineers at Work
In the week leading up to winter break, energy was high across campus, and while focus can sometimes be a challenge, our middle school students were fully immersed in their Project Lab work. Excitement buzzed through the classroom as students engaged in a hands-on, …
Preparing Teachers for Rural Wyoming: Voices from the Field
The Wyoming Rural Teacher Corps is a partnership between Teton Science Schools and the University of Wyoming’s College of Education that seeks to recruit and prepare college students for rural teaching careers. …
Rare Piebald Elk Spotted on the National Elk Refuge in Jackson Hole
“Why fit in when you were born to stand out?” — Dr. Seuss
On the National Elk Refuge this winter, there’s one elk that’s especially hard to miss.
If you’ve noticed an elk with a patchy white coat among the herd, …
Michael Thompson Community Conversation: The Pressured Child
Teton Science Schools invites parents, educators, and community members to join us for a meaningful evening of conversation with Dr. Michael Thompson, a nationally recognized clinical psychologist, author, and speaker. This community conversation, …
Become a Wildlife Scientist This Winter: Weekends in the Park for 5th Graders
This winter and spring, Teton Science Schools invites curious 5th graders to step into the role of wildlife scientist through Weekends in the Park, a three-day, two-night adventure rooted in science, exploration, and discovery in and around Grand Teton National Park. …
Where to See Wolves in Yellowstone This Winter (And What to Expect)
Winter in Yellowstone is nothing short of magical. Snow blankets the landscape, steam rises from thermal basins, and with the crowds of summer long gone, the park’s quieter months offer unmatched opportunities for wildlife viewing, …
How Yellowstone Wildlife Survives the Cold: Fascinating Winter Adaptations of Wolves, Elk & More
While much of the country slows down in winter, Yellowstone National Park transforms into a stark, stunning frozen landscape, home to resilient wildlife. Snow blankets the valleys, geysers steam in the cold, and tracks in the snow hint at the quiet drama unfolding across the park. …
