The groundhog (Marmota monax) is also known as a woodchuck, whistle-pig or land-beaver in some places. However, the groundhog’s cousin who lives in the Jackson Hole mountainous area is a yellow-bellied marmot. February 2nd is Groundhog Day where legend has it, if the groundhog sees his shadow, winter continues for another 6 weeks. Unlike lower […]
One adaptation for animals to live the Grand Teton and Yellowstone high mountain area in the wintertime is migration, or moving from one area to another for survival. In the greater Yellowstone/ Grand Teton ecosystem, winter is a great challenge to wildlife. Daylight hours are short, temperatures are mostly below freezing, and food is scarce. […]
It was a true pleasure to visit and explore Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks with Mind’s Eye Travel group—a blind or visually impaired tour group of 12 fantastic guests and three super trained guide dogs! There is plenty to experience in the national parks without the sense of sight: The sounds, smells and rumbling […]
While Buffalo Roam Tours gets to share our national parks with people from all around the world, on a few occasions we are able to gift back and share our mountain town with other GUIDES from around the world. Apa Sherpa is a world-renowned Everest climbing guide and shares the world record of 21 summits […]
Spring comes relatively late to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Park. You can’t always tell the season by the weather around here – especially in the mountains. However, one of the telltale signs of early spring is when the birds begin to separate into mated pairs. In Yellowstone Park alone there are 285 documented species […]