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 minute 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 minute 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 minute 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 minute 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 minute 07 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 minute 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.

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

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

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

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Topic: From snowshoes to snowcoaches; explore the evolution of winter use in Yellowstone.

2 minute 13 seconds
Written & Presented By:
Park Ranger George Heinz

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Topic: Yellowstone has 12 campgrounds and over 2,000 sites to choose from. Campgrounds range in size from 29 sites to over 400.

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

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Topic: Looking across a snow-covered landscape can be both pleasing and overwhelming. Your perspective may depend on whether you are about to go skiing or shovel out a buried car.

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

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Topic: Most avalanches occur within a day or two after a heavy snowfall. This means you need to know what the conditions were like on the days preceding your trip.

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

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Topic: I think the old saying is, "getting there is half the adventure." For a winter trip to Yellowstone, that may be an understatement.

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

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Topic: Historically, Yellowstone National Park has been more of a summer destination than a winter one, but there are all kinds of winter opportunities to be had by the adventurous traveler.

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

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Topic: As the climate warms the tree-line moves higher and the Yellowstone region is left with less alpine tundra.

3 minute 05 seconds
Written by: George Heinz

Presented By:
Park Ranger Kelli English

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Topic: Fall and spring seem to be the most dangerous seasons because people are not as prepared.

2 minute 42 seconds
Written by: George Heinz

Presented By:
Park Ranger Kelli English

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Topic: By looking at what we carry, you can develop your own emergency kit.

2 minute 23 seconds

Written and Presented by:

Park Ranger George Heinz

 

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