While we are not particular fans of winter, a friend told us that visiting Yellowstone in winter was like being in a snow globe. After hearing that, we knew we had to visit. And while we expected to be disappointed as our expectations were so high, the trip was absolutely magical. It was a trip of firsts for us, including traveling on the Snowcoach that our friend likened to a “people mover out of Star Wars.” We cross country skied around the Geyser Basin and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, as well as Lone Star Geyser. We were afraid of the cold but it wasn’t a problem at all. We even met a young man who hiked and camped from Mammoth Hot Springs all the way to Old Faithful; we share the conversation in the episode. There are Ranger programs and multiple Junior Ranger programs--including a special winter one--and Ranger Rebecca gave us a master class in geology. This trip was truly a unique experience that we will never forget, and can only recommend our listeners to consider a winter visit in the future. For you will never find a place as beautiful, magical, and peaceful.
Highlights:
4:32 Canyon Visitor Education Center Rangers
7:27 Mammoth Springs Visitor Center Ranger
10:41 Will explains his winter camping experience
16:27 Outdoor Organization feature
17:25 Ranger Rebecca on Yellowstone’s Winter Junior Ranger program
19:36 Ranger Rebecca on Yellowstone’s unique geologic and therman features
34:07 Increase in Chinese tourism to Yellowstone
41:03 Final reflections
For more information on Youth Opportunities Program: bit.ly/YOPNov2020. To donate, bit.ly/YOPDonate.
More information on
Wolf Restoration in Yellowstone National Park:
bit.ly/NPSWolf
Wolves and Rick McIntyre:
https://www.yellowstonepark.com/things-to-do/wolf-reintroduction-changes-ecosystem
https://www.yellowstone.org/rick-mcintyres-notes-from-the-field/
