History
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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Bigfoot in Wyoming
While the Pacific Northwest has laid claim to Sasquatch, it’s far from the only region in the world where tall, hairy, two-legged creatures have been spotted striding through the woods. In fact, Bigfoot in Wyoming—or at least reported sightings of the creatures—are more common than you might suspect. Over the last 50 years or so, according to Cowboy State Daily, Wyoming has been the site of at least 28 reported instances where people have reported a tall, dark-haired, long-arm...
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Dinosaurs of Wyoming
Photo copyright 2005 by David Monniaux Wyoming, with its expansive plains and rugged landscapes, is not only known for its stunning natural beauty and rich cowboy history but also for being a treasure trove of dinosaur fossils. This state has unearthed some of the most iconic and significant dinosaur discoveries in the world—no prehistoric B-listers here. Let’s take a journey back in time to explore the fascinating dinosaurs of Wyoming. Tyrannosaurus rex One of the mos...
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