History
Yellowstone’s Most Endangered Animals
The area surrounding Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks has a long history with endangered animals—originally being an area where many populations rapidly shrunk due to hunting, trapping, and settlement, the national parks became a refuge for struggling species. However, many species populations are still on the verge of collapse. Let’s review endangered species in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming, the three states Yellowstone NP sits within, as well as a few success stories. Whoop...
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Ghosts, Graves, and Cemeteries: Jackson Hole’s Haunted History
In past years, we've covered a few of the low-hanging fruit when it comes to Jackson Hole's haunted past—the Wort hotel, for instance, rumored to be haunted by the handyman Bob Tomingas (fun story!) or the murdered McAuliffe sisters (not-so-fun story!). And while a good haunted house is always good for a scare or two, we're just dying to explore another ghostly setting: the many cemeteries of Jackson Hole. Aspen Hill Cemetery Nestled on the lower slopes of Snow King Mountain, Aspen ...
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Yellowstone Ghost Towns
Did you know about the Yellowstone ghost towns? We always knew the nation’s first national park had it all—an abundance of wildlife, thermal wonders, and natural beauty—why not explore local history while you’re at it? Yes, Yellowstone has several nearby ghost towns with incredible stories—one-hundred-and-fifty-year-old mining communities that rose up, prospered, and died all before a new generation could call it home. Let’s explore 3 Yellowstone ghost towns. Kirwin, Wyoming ...
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The Chronicles of Yellowstone Wolves
For thousands of years gray wolves roamed across the temperate and polar regions of North America. However, by the early 1900s, they had all but disappeared in the continental United States. Now wolves are once again thriving in Yellowstone National Park. This is their story--the chronicles of Yellowstone wolves. Gray wolves have existed for hundreds of thousands of years, living across the world in the Northern Hemisphere. As technological advances starting around the 16th century allowe...
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The Enclosure: The Ancient Structure on the Grand Teton
Ancient Structure Found: On July 29, 1872, a group from the Hayden Expedition believed they were going to be the first to ever climb the Grand Teton. Though it’s a bit controversial whether or not they made it to the top, what they did find was of great significance. During a storm they found themselves on the west buttress (an adjoined peak to the Grand), where they found a prehistoric structure in which they took refuge, calling it the “Enclosure”. How Old is it? As it...
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