Articles by Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan

25 minute old elk calf at Mammoth Hot Springs.

If capturing a glimpse of wobbling baby elk and furry baby black bears is on your bucket list, plan to head to Yellowstone National Park between April and June.

Bison on the move at sunrise in Lamar Valley in Yellowstone

Wildlife

Yellowstone’s huge, wide valleys make excellent habitat for wildlife. For your best chance of spotting them, point your compass toward the Lamar and Hayden.

Hiking

There’s no better way to experience the region than out on the trail. Just follow these tips for family-friendly fun.

Events

Just about every town in the Yellowstone area has a rodeo throughout the year. Wyoming is the rodeo capital of the West. See a list of the best.

Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone Lower Falls from Artist Point.

Natural Wonders

Many people think that this was the spot where famous artist Thomas Moran painted. Yellowstone Park photographer F. Jay Haynes thought the same thing.

Park Itineraries

Forget roses and chocolate - for real romance, you can’t beat these Yellowstone activities. Plan now for Valentine's Day, a wedding proposal, or anniversary.

Couple taking a selfie next to a geyser.

Yellowstone Photography

Don't pose too close to wildlife, geysers, hot springs, the canyon's edge, or the Lake. Ouch! Here are suggestions on how to take pain-free photos.

The Million Dollar Cowboy Bar in Jackson, Wyom.

Gateway Towns

Just 45 minutes from Grand Teton National Park and two hours from Yellowstone, Jackson Hole, Wyoming is a great stop if you’re looking for an old West town with a touch of class and a lot of fun.

Rafting, Kayaking, Boating & Swimming

Yellowstone Lake’s South Arm is 8 miles from the nearest asphalt and only a few ridges away from the most remote, far-from-a-road spot in the continental U.S.

A bison crosses the road as firefighters battle the 1988 Yellowstone fires. Photo courtesy NPS

History and Culture

“Three-hundred-sixty degrees around me, everything was on fire,” he said, recalling Sept. 7, 1988 when a firestorm broke loose near the Old Faithful Inn.

Devil's Tower. Photo by B D via Wikimedia Commons

Neighboring Parks

Travelers roaming through the northeastern Wyoming prairie will be treated to a strange and wonderful sight: a striking stone column rising seemingly out of nowhere.