Yellowstone
The Mysteries of Mummy Cave
9000-year-old history. 7000-year-old artifacts. 1500-year-old mummies. Is this Ancient Egypt? It is not, but rather Cody, Wyoming. More accurately, Mummy Cave is a nearly enclosed and long-excavated alcove that was full of priceless discoveries, just to the east of Yellowstone National Park and just west of Cody. The excavation was divided into almost 40 layers, each representing a certain period of time in the cave’s history. Items found include, but are not limited to, deer and mounta...
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The First Explorer of Yellowstone
Batman or Superman? Drake or Kendrick Lamar? MJ or LeBron? There are many ‘who is better?’ controversies in our day. Among the great controversies of our time is one that should not be overlooked—who was the first great explorer of Yellowstone? There are two main candidates: John Colter and Daniel Trotter Potts. Let’s dig into the evidence for each. John Colter John Colter got his mountain man start as part of the famous Lewis and Clark expedition commissioned by Thomas J...
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What to Do in Yellowstone National Park in the Winter
[caption id="attachment_2685" align="alignleft" width="480"] Photo credit: Jeff Gunn from Atlanta, USA[/caption] When most people think of Yellowstone National Park, they think of iconic geysers, vibrant hot springs, and the occasional foreign tourist becoming a cautionary tale about why getting close to bison is bad. But there's a whole other side to this natural marvel that comes out in the winter. After all, there’s something really metal about fire and ice together. If you want to witn...
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Yellowstone Geysers that Aren’t Old Faithful
Admittedly, we’re on a bit of a Yellowstone kick lately. As one of the nation’s oldest and most popular national parks, not to mention the second largest in the continental United States, Yellowstone offers plenty to talk about. Over 4,000,000 visitors flock to the park each year and you can bet they’re all making a beeline to Old Faithful. And while Old Faithful is incredible, it’s also incredibly popular, welcoming approximately 2,000 guests per eruption. If you’d rather skip thos...
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Geysers Galore: Hydrothermal Features of Yellowstone
[caption id="attachment_2514" align="alignright" width="480"] Dietmar Rabich / Wikimedia Commons / “Yellowstone National Park (WY, USA), Old Faithful Geyser -- 2022 -- 2619” / CC BY-SA 4.0[/caption] A visit to Yellowstone National Park is almost certain to involve thrilling landscapes and wildlife sightings, but what really sets Yellowstone apart from the pack is the geysers and other hydrothermal features. Of course, “hydrothermal features” sounds a bit boring, but that’s only bec...
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