Latest Reports Minneapolis woman reunited with dog that was lost in Montana posted by Dave Hornoff Nov. 29, 2020 — Melissa Buescher, a 35-year-old from Minneapolis, missed a phone call from Billings on Nov. 17 following one of her late-night shifts at the intensive Read more > Book review: Yellowstone park wolf chronicler gives ‘top dog’ its due posted by Dave Hornoff Nov. 29, 2020 — Rick McIntyre, a devoted naturalist who has spent a lifetime observing wolves, continues his epic account in a newly released second volume   Read more > 11-28-20 Junctions, Wapitis, 2 ? wolves posted by Laurie Lyman Nov. 28, 2020 — Hi Everyone ~   From Susan C. ~  Another lovely day.  It even felt warm (relatively) in the sunshine despite negative temps.  Gi Read more > 11-27-20 Junctions, Wapitis posted by Laurie Lyman Nov. 27, 2020 — Hi Everyone ~   From Susan C.  ~  We hope that everyone had an enjoyable day yesterday, whether alone or in good company.    Read more > 11-26-20 Junctions, Wapiti posted by Laurie Lyman Nov. 26, 2020 — Hi Everyone ~  Hope you all enjoyed a pleasant Thanksgiving Day.   From Susan C.  ~  It was a glorious morning with clear skies Read more > Yellowstone SPOTR version 3.2 release posted by Laurie Lyman Nov. 25, 2020 — NOW AVAILABLE! We are pleased to announce Version 3.2 of Yellowstone SPOTR, which consists of: - Version 3.2 of the Yellowstone SPOTR app & - V Read more > 11-25-20 Junctions posted by Laurie Lyman Nov. 25, 2020 — Hi Everyone ~     From Laurie ~  I want to wish all of you a very Happy Thanksgiving.  I know that we are all very grateful for Read more > 11-24-20 Junctions posted by Laurie Lyman Nov. 24, 2020 — Hi Everyone ~     Junctions from Susan C. ~  The sky was clear as we left Gardiner this morning, and we could see heavy clouds to the Read more > 11-23-20 Junctions, Carnelians posted by Laurie Lyman Nov. 23, 2020 — Hi Everyone ~   Junctions from Susan C.  ~  It was overcast this morning so, even though we left home a little later, it was still to Read more > Using wolves as first responders against a deadly brain disease posted by Dave Hornoff Nov. 23, 2020 — Are the wolves of Yellowstone National Park the first line of defense against a terrible disease that preys on herds of wildlife? That is Read more > 11-22-20 8 Mile, Junctions posted by Laurie Lyman Nov. 22, 2020 — Hi Everyone ~     From Susan C.- Another beautiful day with clear skies - and the temperature hovering around 0F.    We s Read more > 11-21-20 Junctions posted by Laurie Lyman Nov. 21, 2020 — From Susan C.  ~   Clear skies again this morning and rather “crisp” temperatures - it was -4F going over Blacktail Plateau and Read more > 11-20-20 Junctions, Carnelian Creek Pack posted by Laurie Lyman Nov. 20, 2020 — Hi Everyone ~   We heard on the way in that there were 5 wolves at Hellroaring.    When we got there the lot was full, so we looked Read more > 11-19-20 Junctions posted by Laurie Lyman Nov. 19, 2020 — Hi Everyone ~     Junctions from Susan C. ~  The sky was clear and full of stars as we left Gardiner this morning and there was a dus Read more > New Directives from the Governor posted by Dave Hornoff Nov. 19, 2020 — Montana Governor Steve Bullock announced yesterday that additional measures to help "curtail the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in Montana" will go i Read more > 11-18-20 Junctions, grizzly bear posted by Laurie Lyman Nov. 18, 2020 — Hi Everyone ~   Junctions morning from Susan C.  ~  Warm temperatures (relatively speaking) and grey skies were today’s outlook Read more > Why red states want to seize control of the Endangered Species Act — The Wildlife News posted by Dave Hornoff Nov. 18, 2020 — In September, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon, testifying on behalf of Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso’s latest bill to gut the Endangered Species Act ( Read more > 11-17-20 Junctions posted by Laurie Lyman Nov. 17, 2020 — Hi Everyone ~   Junctions from Susan C. ~  We had starry skies this morning as we drove out from Gardiner and the temperature was above fr Read more > 11-16-20 Junctions posted by Laurie Lyman Nov. 16, 2020 — Hi Everyone ~     Junctions yesterday afternoon, 11-15, from Pat J.  ~  The Junctions sighting from the Ranch indicated they wer Read more > Protecting the Northern Yellowstone Ecosystem BY George Wuerthner posted by Dave Hornoff Nov. 16, 2020 — The Gallatin Yellowstone Wilderness Alliance (GYWA) has produced draft legislation to protect the wildlands of the Northern Yellowstone Ecosystem that Read more >

Features Thanksgiving Martens posted by Dan Hartman Nov. 27, 2020 —      We've had three martens off and on this winter so far.  Our big male from last year was no surprise, but a yearling that Read more > Getting ready for Winter — More on the white-bark pine story posted by Dan Hartman Oct. 21, 2020 —      We've been busy at the cabin trying to ready ourselves for winter, before the snow and cold settles in.    &n Read more >

Featured photos Trumpeter swan, by Pete Bengeyfield Happy Thanksgiving by Russ Kehler Winter and the Fox by Russ Kehler Ribs anyone? by Pete Bengeyfield Bull on Elk Creek by Russ Kehler The Passing Seasons by Russ Kehler Sunset by Pete Bengeyfield Elegant Coyote by Russ Kehler Winter in the valley by Pete Bengeyfield Red fox by Pete Bengeyfield Madison River by Pete Bengeyfield National Bison Day by Pete Bengeyfield