Forty years ago Doug and I saw our first grizzly bear in the Hayden Valley of Yellowstone National Park. Grandma Dora photographed this grizzly in the Lamar Valley near the Lamar Buffalo Ranch a year or two ago.  He had just come out of hibernation as you can tell by the length of his claws. [...]

It was three years ago, Happy Halloween, that we moved into our little home on the prairie.  It is by far the best move we’ve ever made.  Beautiful views, wonderful neighbors, fantastic neighborhood, and BEST of al only 50 miles from Yellowstone National Park. What a beautiful day it was in the Park yesterday.  I’ve [...]

Fall in Yellowstone means bull elk bugling, aspen turning golden, a light dusting of snow, and very, very, very hungry bears fattening up for winter!! Look at the claws on this grizzly resting along the Lamar River after eating his fill.

Yellowstone is heavenly wildflower country.  Orographic (high altitude) rain showers have made for a spring-like summer!

Always carry “bear spray” in bear country and practice using it!  If you don’t believe me, ask Jack Hanna!  And, pepper spray is NOT bear spray.  Buy the big canister to protect yourself against wild animals. Jack Hanna and Recent Bear Encounter And, here is a story about the bear attack just outside Yellowstone National [...]