What is the elk rut and where can I hear bugling?
Visiting Grand Teton National Park in September and October provides an incredible opportunity to witness the elk mating season, aka the rut, hear the eerie sound of bugling, and see bull elk with impressive antlers go head to head (literally). …
Our Guide to Yellowstone’s Autumn Transformation
Yellowstone National Park, renowned for its geothermal wonders and diverse wildlife, undergoes a breathtaking transformation each fall. As temperatures cool and daylight hours shorten, the park’s landscape bursts into a kaleidoscope of colors. From vibrant aspens to golden cottonwoods, …
Kevin’s Corner: Blissful Summer Days
If non-human animals can experience bliss, these early July days would be the time it is felt. Wildlife have recovered from their long migrations back to Jackson Hole, hibernators have replenished lost body weight, and many of the hooved animals that spent the winter resisting the cold and snow of our valley, …
Mama Bear Always Knows Best
Spring is the time of year we see mama bears emerge from their dens with cubs. During the second week of May in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem the sows will start to introduce their 1st year cubs to the world. …
Our March Madness Picks: Hayden Valley vs Lamar Valley
Which wildlife-rich valley will win the showdown?
During college basketball’s March Madness, you can always expect the unexpected. Which underdog team will beat the favorite? Which newcomer will lead the tournament in scoring? Here in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, …
Kevin’s Corner: Looking for Signs of Spring
This can be a challenging time psychologically for the people of Jackson Hole, especially residents who have moved here in recent years. We haven’t had much more than a couple dustings of snow in the past month. …
Buffalo Soldiers, more than a Bob Marley song
“Buffalo Soldier, dreadlock Rasta
There was a Buffalo Soldier
In the heart of America
Stolen from Africa, brought to America
Fighting on arrival, fighting for survival”
Bob Marley and the Wailers’ song “Buffalo Soldier” parallels the history of the Buffalo Soldiers and their fight for their personal survival in the American Indian Wars, …
