Yellowstone Notebook Links Page
Overviews of Yellowstone: What to see, accommodations, road conditions, maps, calendars, photos, and much more. Good
places to start for complete Yellowstone information.
places to start for complete Yellowstone information.
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK HOME PAGE www.nps.gov/yell/home.htm The official Web site of Yellowstone National Park.
Comprehensive information for the visitor; what to see, accommodations, press releases, current information; web cams;
video clips; online maps, publications, and brochures.
Comprehensive information for the visitor; what to see, accommodations, press releases, current information; web cams;
video clips; online maps, publications, and brochures.
YELLOWSTONE NET www.yellowstone.net Good variety of information about Yellowstone: maps, area information, hiking,
getting a summer job, weekly newspaper, photo tours, accommodation information, more. (Commercially oriented)
getting a summer job, weekly newspaper, photo tours, accommodation information, more. (Commercially oriented)
Yellowstone History
THE ROLE OF THE RAILROADS IN PROTECTING, PROMOTING, AND SELLING YELLOWSTONE AND YOSEMITE NATIONAL
PARKS http://xroads.virginia.edu/~MA96/RAILROAD/ Written as a master's thesis, this is a colorful, well-documented study of
the role of railroads in Yellowstone and Yosemite National Parks; illustrated throughout with supporting photos, drawings,
posters, and memorabilia. Divided into 6 sections including "The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone," and "The West in Railroad
Advertising."
PARKS http://xroads.virginia.edu/~MA96/RAILROAD/ Written as a master's thesis, this is a colorful, well-documented study of
the role of railroads in Yellowstone and Yosemite National Parks; illustrated throughout with supporting photos, drawings,
posters, and memorabilia. Divided into 6 sections including "The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone," and "The West in Railroad
Advertising."
THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS COLLECTION www.loc.gov/ Search the Library of Congress online collection for Yellowstone
historical photos, early film clips, documents, maps, travelogs, and more, as well as any topic or person relating to American
History.
historical photos, early film clips, documents, maps, travelogs, and more, as well as any topic or person relating to American
History.
Old Faithful Inn Links
THE OLD FAITHFUL INN ON THE WEB www.yellowstone-notebook.com/innlinks.html Links to information on the Old Faithful Inn
past and present, most with photos and text--some historic; several sites with panoramic views; the Inn and the fires of 1988.
past and present, most with photos and text--some historic; several sites with panoramic views; the Inn and the fires of 1988.
Yellowstone Art and Area Art Museums
AMERICAN VISIONARIES: THOMAS MORAN PAINTER OF YELLOWSTONE NP www.nps.gov/
Highlights American landscape painter Thomas Moran, whose images of Yellowstone helped inspire Congress to create the
National Park System. Text describes Moran's involvement with the Hayden Expedition and his association with photographer
William Henry Jackson. Includes examples of the works of Moran and Jackson. Also see Thomas Moran's Diary at this link.
Highlights American landscape painter Thomas Moran, whose images of Yellowstone helped inspire Congress to create the
National Park System. Text describes Moran's involvement with the Hayden Expedition and his association with photographer
William Henry Jackson. Includes examples of the works of Moran and Jackson. Also see Thomas Moran's Diary at this link.
THE YELLOWSTONE STEREOVIEW PAGE http://www.yellowstonestereoviews.com/ Pages devoted to ongoing cataloging of all
known Yellowstone stereoviews. Examples of stereoviews by noted Yellowstone photographers. Brief history of the stereoview.
known Yellowstone stereoviews. Examples of stereoviews by noted Yellowstone photographers. Brief history of the stereoview.
THE C. M. RUSSELL MUSEUM www.cmrussell.org/ This is the home page for the C.M. Russell Museum in Great Falls, MT.
While not directly linked to Yellowstone, this Montana painter and sculptor ranks with Remington and Bierstadt as one of the
great artists of the American West. Includes biography of Russell, guide to the museum, events calendar, information on
Russell's restored home and log studio, museum shop.
While not directly linked to Yellowstone, this Montana painter and sculptor ranks with Remington and Bierstadt as one of the
great artists of the American West. Includes biography of Russell, guide to the museum, events calendar, information on
Russell's restored home and log studio, museum shop.
Yellowstone Area Historical Museums
THE YELLOWSTONE GATEWAY MUSEUM OF PARK COUNTY http://yellowstonegatewaymuseum.org/ The Yellowstone Gateway
Museum of Park County is home to an extensive collection of artifacts and exhibits featuring Park County, Yellowstone Park
(with many Yellowstone history stories and items including two stage coaches and coated specimens), Railroad, Pioneer, and
Old West History. Also on display are many items of Park County's natural history, prehistory, and geology. Open mid-May to
Oct. 1. Follow the "Yellowstone Trail" signs.
Museum of Park County is home to an extensive collection of artifacts and exhibits featuring Park County, Yellowstone Park
(with many Yellowstone history stories and items including two stage coaches and coated specimens), Railroad, Pioneer, and
Old West History. Also on display are many items of Park County's natural history, prehistory, and geology. Open mid-May to
Oct. 1. Follow the "Yellowstone Trail" signs.
THE YELLOWSTONE WESTERN HERITAGE CENTER www.ywhc.org The home page of downtown Billings' free Yellowstone
Western Heritage Center, devoted to interpreting life in the Yellowstone River Valley. Site includes calendar, exhibit information.
Western Heritage Center, devoted to interpreting life in the Yellowstone River Valley. Site includes calendar, exhibit information.
Yellowstone Area News and Current Events
YELLOWSTONE DAILY NEWS UPDATES www.yellowstone-notebook.com/news.html A collection of frequently updated links to
Yellowstone news and current events on the Web. Includes archives of previous months.
Yellowstone news and current events on the Web. Includes archives of previous months.
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK PRESS RELEASES www.nps.gov/yell/ As part of Yellowstone Park's official Web page, press
releases directly related to Yellowstone.
releases directly related to Yellowstone.
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NEWS REPORTS www.nps.gov National Park Service reports with news pertaining to all NPS parks
and lands, including Yellowstone.
and lands, including Yellowstone.
THE WILDLIFE REPORTS www.thewildlifenews.com// Frequent updates on the Greater Yellowstone and central Idaho wolf
reintroduction, wolf country conservation news, bison and grizzly bear reports, opinion, and more.
reintroduction, wolf country conservation news, bison and grizzly bear reports, opinion, and more.
Educational Yellowstone Links
YELLOWSTONE FOREVER www.yellowstone.org/ Nonprofit association providing educational products and services;
Yellowstone Institute course catalog; online bookstore with world's largest selection of Yellowstone related books, maps, and
videos (all proceeds support Yellowstone educational programs); membership information; news
Yellowstone Institute course catalog; online bookstore with world's largest selection of Yellowstone related books, maps, and
videos (all proceeds support Yellowstone educational programs); membership information; news
BOB SMITH'S HOME PAGE http://www.uusatrg.utah.edu/ University of Utah research scientist and author Bob Smith
summarizes his research into Yellowstone's geology including its caldera, seismology, volcanic hazards, and earthquake
hazards of the Wasatch and Teton faults. Site includes reports on newest projects, maps, photos, and images.
summarizes his research into Yellowstone's geology including its caldera, seismology, volcanic hazards, and earthquake
hazards of the Wasatch and Teton faults. Site includes reports on newest projects, maps, photos, and images.
YELLOWSTONE CALDERA, WYOMING vulcan.wr.usgs.gov/Volcanoes/Yellowstone/framework.html This is a U.S. Geological
Survey site with many links to graphics, volcanic projects, maps, monitoring, fact sheets.
Survey site with many links to graphics, volcanic projects, maps, monitoring, fact sheets.
GOSA HOME PAGE http://www.geyserstudy.org/ Updated home page of the Geyser Observation and Study Association;
Information about GOSA and how to join; recent geyser news and activity reports; ordering information for publications and
merchandise; information on subscribing to geyser discussion group; links to other geyser sites.
Information about GOSA and how to join; recent geyser news and activity reports; ordering information for publications and
merchandise; information on subscribing to geyser discussion group; links to other geyser sites.
Photo Pages
YELLOWSTONE EXPERIENCES http://www.ylwstone.com/wildlife.html Many photos of Yellowstone wildlife, including bears,
wolves, moose, and more. Also photos of thermal features and landscapes. Wallpaper. Accompanying text is well written and
relevant.
wolves, moose, and more. Also photos of thermal features and landscapes. Wallpaper. Accompanying text is well written and
relevant.
MICHAEL WILLIAMS'S PHOTO GALLERIES http://www.pbase.com/mcwilliams Many unique Yellowstone wildlife photos and
trip photos, presented in large thumbnail format and clickable into 600 X 800 enlargements.
trip photos, presented in large thumbnail format and clickable into 600 X 800 enlargements.
YELLOWSTONE WINTER TRIP PHOTOS www.turula.com/15/album/ Slide show of Yellowstone in winter with beautiful photos
of snow scenes, snow coaches, skiing (2004).
of snow scenes, snow coaches, skiing (2004).
YELLOWSTONEPICTURES.COM www.yellowstonepictures.com A photo site dedicated to the wildlife and scenery of
Yellowstone.
Yellowstone.
Multimedia Yellowstone
YELLOWSTONE ONLINE VIDEOS www.nps.gov/yell/photosmultimedia/videos.htm From the Yellowstone National Park official
home page. Here you will find a growing list of Yellowstone video clips of various lengths including videos of wildlife, the Old
Faithful Inn anniversary, human encouters with bison and elk, ranger-led geyser talks, backcountry trip planning videos, and
monthly features. Be sure to check this out.
home page. Here you will find a growing list of Yellowstone video clips of various lengths including videos of wildlife, the Old
Faithful Inn anniversary, human encouters with bison and elk, ranger-led geyser talks, backcountry trip planning videos, and
monthly features. Be sure to check this out.
Yellowstone Area Web Cams
For a list of Yellowstone area web cams, see Yellowstone Notebook News.
ALLISON'S TRIP REPORT www.angelfire.com/ga3/yellowstone/allisonp1.html Through her presence on the Yellowstone Loon
chat page, Allison Silveira became know to many for her compassion, enthusiasm for life, and deep love of Yellowstone. Sadly,
she passed away too soon in Dec. 2003. This is her report on her May 2001 trip to Yellowstone which was to be her last time in
the park.
chat page, Allison Silveira became know to many for her compassion, enthusiasm for life, and deep love of Yellowstone. Sadly,
she passed away too soon in Dec. 2003. This is her report on her May 2001 trip to Yellowstone which was to be her last time in
the park.
Yellowstone Trip Reports and Adventures
A TRIP TO YELLOWSTONE SEPTEMBER 2-7, 1988 (the year of the fires) http://www.yellowstone-notebook.com/ This is a "trip
report" of a vacation in Yellowstone from Sept. 2 to 7, 1988, a climactic week during the park's "Summer of Fire." The report
details sights and experiences in various parts of the park during this unusual week, with each evening spent at the Old
Fatihful Inn, including the Inn's last night before evacuation under the threat of the out-of-control North Fork fire.
report" of a vacation in Yellowstone from Sept. 2 to 7, 1988, a climactic week during the park's "Summer of Fire." The report
details sights and experiences in various parts of the park during this unusual week, with each evening spent at the Old
Fatihful Inn, including the Inn's last night before evacuation under the threat of the out-of-control North Fork fire.
Hiking in Yellowstone / Backcountry
THE YELLOWSTONE BACKCOUNTRY PAGE http://www.yellowstonestereoviews.com/backcountry/home.html Site by
Yellowstone author Paul Rubenstein includes facts and historical information about the Yellowstone backcountry; photos,
information on waterfalls, roads and trails, thermal areas, cabins, explorers, and other unusual backcountry sites.
Yellowstone author Paul Rubenstein includes facts and historical information about the Yellowstone backcountry; photos,
information on waterfalls, roads and trails, thermal areas, cabins, explorers, and other unusual backcountry sites.
Yellowstone Area Travel and Tourist Information
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK LODGES: The Official Hotel and Activity Reservation Site
www.yellowstonenationalparklodges.com
This is the official site of Xanterra (formerly Amfac), Yellowstone Park's concessionaire. Includes information on reservations
for lodging, camping, dining, trail and boat rides, winter activities. Also information on obtaining brochures, gift items, and
employment with Xanterra. Descriptions of lodging facilities. Online registration and check of availability.
www.yellowstonenationalparklodges.com
This is the official site of Xanterra (formerly Amfac), Yellowstone Park's concessionaire. Includes information on reservations
for lodging, camping, dining, trail and boat rides, winter activities. Also information on obtaining brochures, gift items, and
employment with Xanterra. Descriptions of lodging facilities. Online registration and check of availability.
BEARMAN'S OUTDOOR YELLOWSTONE ADVENTURES www.yellowstone-bearman.com/ Bear and wolf updates; geyser
information; accommodation information; guided tour information; travel guide to Yellowstone..
information; accommodation information; guided tour information; travel guide to Yellowstone..
STEAM EXPLOSIONS, EARTHQUAKES, AND VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS - WHAT'S IN YELLOWSTONE'S FUTURE?
http://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2005/3024/ A U.S. Geological Survey fact sheet with photos, maps, and additional links. This page
helps to dispel exaggerated rumors while the giving facts that lead to the conclusion "Although visitors to Yellowstone National
Park may never experience them, some hazardous events are certain to occur in the future."
http://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2005/3024/ A U.S. Geological Survey fact sheet with photos, maps, and additional links. This page
helps to dispel exaggerated rumors while the giving facts that lead to the conclusion "Although visitors to Yellowstone National
Park may never experience them, some hazardous events are certain to occur in the future."
YELLOWSTONENATIONALPARK.COM www.yellowstonenationalpark.com Good resource for information on Yellowstone,
including sections on geysers, lodging, wildlife, geology, wildflowers, dining, photography , hiking, maps, and more.
including sections on geysers, lodging, wildlife, geology, wildflowers, dining, photography , hiking, maps, and more.
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK PHOTOGRAPHS http://www.web-o-rama.net/yellowstone/ With an emphasis on
Yellowstone's thermal features, the photos on this website are truly a pleasure to view. The design and artistry of this
easily-navigated site help it to stand out above the norm.
Yellowstone's thermal features, the photos on this website are truly a pleasure to view. The design and artistry of this
easily-navigated site help it to stand out above the norm.
Yellowstone Related Blogs
FLY FISHING IN YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK http://flyfishyellowstone.blogspot.com/ There is often information here that
even those who don't fish will find interesting.
even those who don't fish will find interesting.
JANET CHAPPLE'S BLOG http:/yellowstonetreasures.com/ A collection of interesting memories, thoughts, and park facts from
the author of Yellowstone Treasures.
the author of Yellowstone Treasures.
YELLOWSTONE HISTORIC CENTER https://museumoftheyellowstone.org/yhc/ Just outside Yellowstone's west entrance, the
former Union Pacific depot is now the Yellowstone Historic Center, a nonprofit organization to protect, preserve, and display the
rich travel history of Yellowstone National Park. Well worth a visit.
former Union Pacific depot is now the Yellowstone Historic Center, a nonprofit organization to protect, preserve, and display the
rich travel history of Yellowstone National Park. Well worth a visit.
THE BUFFALO BILL HISTORICAL CENTER http://www.bbhc.org/ Located in Cody, Wyoming, one of Yellowstone's gateway
communities, the Buffalo Bill Historical Center is a leading repository of the history and culture of the American west. Also
includes Western art collection, Plains Indian Museum, firearms collection. This site features exhibit information, tour map,
access to searchable database of their library.
communities, the Buffalo Bill Historical Center is a leading repository of the history and culture of the American west. Also
includes Western art collection, Plains Indian Museum, firearms collection. This site features exhibit information, tour map,
access to searchable database of their library.
GREATER YELLOWSTONE SCIENCE LEARNING CENTER www,greateryellowstonescience.org/ The Greater Yellowstone
Science Learning Center describes itself as a portal to information about the natural and cultural resources of Yellowstone and
Grand Teton national parks and Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, reporting on what has been learned from research
and monitoring in these parks, a public-private partnership that promotes the sharing of scientific knowledge about the parks.
Science Learning Center describes itself as a portal to information about the natural and cultural resources of Yellowstone and
Grand Teton national parks and Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, reporting on what has been learned from research
and monitoring in these parks, a public-private partnership that promotes the sharing of scientific knowledge about the parks.
CAMPING WITH PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/190605/teddy-roosevelt-camping This is the
complete article by John Burroughs as it originally appeared in The Atlantic, May 1906, recounting his historic camping trip to
Yellowstone in spring 1903 with President Theodore Roosevelt. Bully!
complete article by John Burroughs as it originally appeared in The Atlantic, May 1906, recounting his historic camping trip to
Yellowstone in spring 1903 with President Theodore Roosevelt. Bully!
FODOR'S YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK TRAVEL GUIDE www.fodors.com Fodor's mix of Yellowstone sights, retaurants,
hotels, entertainment, shopping, activities, sights, deals, travel talk forum.
hotels, entertainment, shopping, activities, sights, deals, travel talk forum.
YELLOWSTONE DIGITAL SLIDE FILE http:/www.nps.gov/features/yell/slidefile/ An expanding collection from the Yellowstone
National Park home page of over 13,000 public domain, publication-quality images for use by the media and the general
public. Well organized into over 20 categories, including thermals, animals, park stuctures, history, special evens, and more.
National Park home page of over 13,000 public domain, publication-quality images for use by the media and the general
public. Well organized into over 20 categories, including thermals, animals, park stuctures, history, special evens, and more.
YELLOWSTONE GRIZZLY BEARS: ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION OF AN ICON OF WILDNESS https://www.nps.gov/
Downloadable PDF of this illustrated book outlining the history of the conservation of grizzly bears, from the early 1870s to the
management challenges of today’s human-dominated landscape. Also information on purchasing a copy of the book.
Downloadable PDF of this illustrated book outlining the history of the conservation of grizzly bears, from the early 1870s to the
management challenges of today’s human-dominated landscape. Also information on purchasing a copy of the book.
MOUNTAIN IQ https://www.mountainiq.com Mountain IQ, is a site run by mountain enthusiasts for mountain enthusiasts. Their
aim is to provide comprehensive online guides to the most popular mountain destinations around the world. Included is a
section on "5 Top Trails in Yellowstone National Park (with videos).
aim is to provide comprehensive online guides to the most popular mountain destinations around the world. Included is a
section on "5 Top Trails in Yellowstone National Park (with videos).
MAGIC YELLOWSTONE: HISTORIC 1920s MOTION PICTURE montanapbs.org Restored half hour black & white moving picture
of Yellowstone filmed by official Park photographer Jack Ellis Haynes to promote tourism for the Northern Pacific Railroad in
the 1920's .
of Yellowstone filmed by official Park photographer Jack Ellis Haynes to promote tourism for the Northern Pacific Railroad in
the 1920's .
BYU LARSEN YELLOWSTONE COLLECTION archive.org The Larsen Yellowstone Collection has as a core two majo private
collections of Yellowstone Park publications. The first came to Brigham Young University in 2000, when A. Dean and Jean M.
Larsen gave their collection of more than 2,000 Yellowstone items to the BYU library. The second, composes more than 800
items assembled by Ron and Jane Lerner of Bozeman, Montana.
collections of Yellowstone Park publications. The first came to Brigham Young University in 2000, when A. Dean and Jean M.
Larsen gave their collection of more than 2,000 Yellowstone items to the BYU library. The second, composes more than 800
items assembled by Ron and Jane Lerner of Bozeman, Montana.
YELLOWSTONERESOURCES AND ISSUES HANDBOOK www.nps.gov An annual compendium of important concepts about
Yellowstone’s many resources, park history, science and research conducted in the greater Yellowstone area, and critical
management issues facing Yellowstone National Park. Updated yearly; downloadable PDF files at this link,
Yellowstone’s many resources, park history, science and research conducted in the greater Yellowstone area, and critical
management issues facing Yellowstone National Park. Updated yearly; downloadable PDF files at this link,
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW, BILLINGS pbs.org This program from 2011 includes an appraisal of an 1883 diary of a trip to
Yellowstone (near the 23 min mark), and an 1883 watercolor of the Upper Geyser Basin by British artist Arthur Brown (near the
48 min mark).
Yellowstone (near the 23 min mark), and an 1883 watercolor of the Upper Geyser Basin by British artist Arthur Brown (near the
48 min mark).
YELLOWSTONE TREASURES www.yellowstonetreasures.com This is the companion site to the Yellowstone guidebook
Yellowstone Treasures. It includes travel information, tips, and other interesting information from author Janet Chapple.
Frequently updated and a valuable resource for Yellowstone travelers.
Yellowstone Treasures. It includes travel information, tips, and other interesting information from author Janet Chapple.
Frequently updated and a valuable resource for Yellowstone travelers.
Yellowstone Wildlife
Yellowstone Geysers, Hot Springs, Geothermal, and Volcanic Information
THE COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO YELLOWSTONE WATERFALLS world-of-waterfalls.com An excellent resource listing a
number of Yellowstone's outstanding waterfalls, with detailed information on best time to visit, difficulty to reach, length of hike,
and linked pages with more detailed descriptions.
number of Yellowstone's outstanding waterfalls, with detailed information on best time to visit, difficulty to reach, length of hike,
and linked pages with more detailed descriptions.
GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK PRESS RELEASES www.nps.gov/grte/ As part of Grand Teton National Park's official Web
page, press releases directly related to Grand Teton NP.
page, press releases directly related to Grand Teton NP.
YELLOWSTONE CALDERA CHRONICLES vwww.usgs.gov Weekly articles written by U.S. Geological Survey Yellowstone
Volcano Observatory scientists and colleagues.
Volcano Observatory scientists and colleagues.
A YELLOWSTONE EMPLOYEE'S WINTER AT OLD FAITHFUL, 2000-2001 www.angelfire.com/wy/funkygeyserman This is an
account by Matthew McLean, aka funkeygeyserman, of winter as an employee at Yellowstone's Old Faithful area from Dec 2000
to Jan 2001.
account by Matthew McLean, aka funkeygeyserman, of winter as an employee at Yellowstone's Old Faithful area from Dec 2000
to Jan 2001.