Jenny Golding

Guide to Watching Wildlife in Yellowstone By Month

Written by: Jenny Golding, September 09th, 2026

Categories: General

From wolf sightings against snowy winter landscapes to bison calves in spring and elk bugling in fall, discover what Yellowstone wildlife may be active during every month of the year.

Yellowstone’s Spring Birding Hotspots

Written by: Jenny Golding, February 21st, 2024

Categories: Tips

Over 150 species of birds return to Yellowstone each year to mate and raise young.

Animal Tracks: Reading Stories on the Landscape

Written by: Jenny Golding, February 15th, 2020

Categories: Facts

Curious how to track animals in Yellowstone National Park? Read our blog to learn how and where to find animal tracks,

11 Ways To Get Amazing Winter Photos

Written by: Jenny Golding, August 03rd, 2023

Categories: Tips Winter

Peaceful snowy landscapes, billowing steam, frost-covered bison: how do you capture the essence of winter in Yellowstone? These tips will help you creatively capture your winter experiences.

Top 3 Fall Hikes in Yellowstone

Written by: Jenny Golding, September 09th, 2026

Categories: General

Crisp air, golden grasses, fewer crowds, and wildlife-rich trails make fall an unforgettable time to hike Yellowstone. Explore three favorite Northern Range routes: Lost Lake, Specimen Ridge, and Slough Creek.

The Most Scenic Drives to Yellowstone

Written by: Jenny Golding, August 19th, 2019

Categories: Plan

You’ve decided you’re driving to Yellowstone. Which route will you take? Every road leading to Yellowstone is breathtaking.

Romance of Lake Hotel

Written by: Jenny Golding, May 15th, 2019

Categories: Facts

Staying at the Lake Hotel is like stepping into a dream; no matter how busy the park is, Lake Hotel is always serene, calm, and romantic.

A Perfect Park Day: Spring in Yellowstone

Written by: Jenny Golding, April 08th, 2019

Categories: Plan

The rewards of a trip in early spring are worth it.

Yellowstone’s Northern Range Wildlife Guide

Written by: Jenny Golding, September 09th, 2026

Categories: General

Discover Yellowstone’s Northern Range, where broad valleys, winding rivers, and abundant wildlife create one of the best places in the Lower 48 to watch bison, elk, wolves, bears, pronghorn, and more in their natural habitat.

Yellowstone: A Skier’s Paradise

Written by: Jenny Golding, January 04th, 2019

Categories: Winter

Yellowstone boasts dozens of excellent groomed and skier-tracked trails in a winter paradise that is still relatively undiscovered.

A Perfect Park Day: Winter in Yellowstone

Written by: Jenny Golding, December 11th, 2018

Categories: Winter

Winter on the Northern Range

Sound the Bugle: Making the Most of the Elk and Bison Rut

Written by: Jenny Golding, September 09th, 2026

Categories: Plan

Hear the bellow of bison and the haunting bugle of elk during Yellowstone’s fall rut. Learn when and where to see these unforgettable wildlife displays—and how to enjoy them safely.

Helping To Protect The Rivers That Run Through Yellowstone

Written by: Jenny Golding, July 09th, 2018

Categories: Facts

These pristine waters—and the native organisms that live in them—are in danger from aquatic invasive species. Yellowstone is working to protect the park’s waters, and you can help.