Wildlife
Elk, Exploration, and an Epic Upgrade: The National Elk Refuge is Getting a Makeover
The National Elk Refuge is gearing up for an exciting $39 million upgrade to its visitor center, and this isn’t just a fresh coat of paint — we’re talking about a complete transformation designed to inspire, educate, and make your visits even more unforgettable. After all, when you’ve got 500,000 human visitors and thousands of majestic elk dropping by every winter, it’s only fitting that the space be as awe-inspiring as the wildlife it celebrates. The current visitor center is ...
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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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Spiders of Yellowstone
The Yellowstone ecosystem is full of life, including a species generally less appreciated, even when it's not Halloween: spiders. Let’s discuss some of the most prevalent species in the area, their potential danger to humans, and even their purpose in the web of life. You will not be bitten in the reading of this blog. Black Widow Perhaps the most infamous spider in the US, known for both its menacing black color with red markings and its venom. How dangerous is it really? Wh...
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Children of the Night: Nocturnal Animals of Jackson Hole
“Listen to them. Children of the night. . . What music they make!”—Dracula (1931) Imagine, if you will: The sun has set, the moon arisen. You’re wandering in the dark, when suddenly a howl echoes through the night. You try to scream (as someone famous once said), but terror takes the sound before you make it. You start to freeze (as the song continues) as horror looks you right between the eyes. It’s . . . a coyote? Well, it's not exactly a werewolf or vampire, but a coyote...
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A Q&A with a Yellowstone Photographer, Part I
Recently the Flat Creek blog visited with Tanner Perkes, a wildlife photographer of the greater Yellowstone ecosystem, to learn what it took to capture such fabulous images. All images in this blog post are his. You can follow him on Instagram: @perkes_of_the_outdoors. This is part 1 of 2 of the interview. Read part 2 here. Q: What’s it like being a wildlife photographer? A: Being a wildlife photographer has provided me with so many special experiences. I’ve been able to photograph...
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