Tag Archive for: Yellowstone National Parks

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Protecting Our Wildlife

One of the most thrilling things about visiting Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks is that often the wildlife can be seen right from our tour vehicles. Herds of bison meander across the road as we drive through Hayden Valley. Pronghorn…
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The Value of a View

We don’t often remember federal documents for the beauty of their words. However, the Wilderness Act of 1964 stands out with its poetic and lyrical vision of what an expanse of protected land can be: “an area where the earth and its…
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Mountains & Men Part 3: Mount Wister

Some of the most classic and beautiful peaks of the Teton Range aren’t the most famous. Mount Wister, hidden in the southwestern corner of Avalanche Canyon, is a classic pyramidal peak often overlooked by the casual observer of this iconic…
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Black Bear vs. Grizzly Bear

People often wonder how you can tell the difference between a black (“brown”) bear and a grizzly bear. We see both of these types of bears on Buffalo Roam Tours in both Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. Here are the major distinguishing…