Topic: Yellowstone has 12 campgounds and over 2000 sites to choose from. We can accomodate the most sophisticated RV as well as the simplest tent.

2 minutes 11 seconds
Written & Presented By:
Park Ranger George Heinz

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Topic: Many people believe Yellowstone was named for the color of the walls of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. It was actually named for the river that runs through it.

1 minute 56 seconds
Written & Presented By:
Park Ranger Beth Taylor

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Topic: Over the years wildfires have been viewed as catastrophes or as natural elements in a complex system. Learn more about wildand fires in Yellowstone in this short video.

2 minutes 09 seconds
Written & Presented By:
Park Ranger George Heinz

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Topic: When temperatures drop far below zero, survival can be difficult. This short video explains how some Yellowstone inhabitants do it.

2 minutes 06 seconds
Written & Presented By:
Park Ranger George Heinz

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Topic: Eighty percent of Yellowstone is forested and the park's only two-needled pine, the logepole pine, makes up 80 percent of the forest canopy.

2 minutes 30 seconds
Written & Presented By:
Park Ranger Beth Taylor

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Topic: Glacial erratics are rocks that were dropped on the surface as the last glacier retreated. While some see them merely as a curiosity, others notice their value as nursery rocks. This video can tell you all about it.

2 minutes 07 seconds
Written & Presented By:
Park Ranger Beth Taylor

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Topic: You will need to take a few precautions before camping in Yellowstone's backcountry.

 

2 minutes 7 seconds
Written & Presented By:
Park Ranger George Heinz

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Topic: Keep safety in mind when you venture into Yellowstone. Bears are not the only threat here.

 

2 minutes 51 seconds
Written & Presented By:
Park Ranger George Heinz

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Topic: While the glaciers are gone, their influence on the landscape remains.

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2 minutes 17 seconds
Written & Presented By:
Park Ranger George Heinz

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Topic: Snow can fall in Yellowstone in any month of the year. In late winter, some areas of the park are under several feet of snow. This video discusses some fascinating aspects of this ubiquitous substance.

 

2 minutes 29 seconds
Written & Presented By:
Park Ranger George Heinz

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Topic: Yellowstones eastern and northern slopes and mountainsides are especially prone to avalanches. If you plan to ski in the park, the information covered in this video could save your life.

 

2 minutes 24 seconds
Written & Presented By:
Park Ranger George Heinz

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Topic: Getting there can be half the adventure while visiting Yellowstone in winter. It is still possible to travel into the park on one of the old oversnow vehicles called bombardiers.

 

2 minutes 11 seconds
Written & Presented By:
Park Ranger George Heinz

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Topic: Winter visitors to Yellowstone have numerous ways to entertain themselves. Some prefer to ski while others snowmobile, snowshoe, or take a snowcoach trip around the park.

 

2 minutes 12 seconds
Written & Presented By:
Park Ranger George Heinz

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Topic: It requires a massive amount of work to operate Yellowstone during winter.

 

2 minutes 10 seconds
Written & Presented By:
Park Ranger George Heinz

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Topic: Traveling to and from Yellowstone in winter can be a challenge. Planning a safe trip is a must.

 

2 minutes 06 seconds
Written & Presented By:
Park Ranger George Heinz

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Topic: When temperatures drop far below zero, survival can be difficult. This short video explains how some Yellowstone inhabitants do it.

2 minutes 06 seconds
Written & Presented By:
Park Ranger George Heinz

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