Yellowstone Supervolcano May Rumble to Life Faster Than ThoughtOctober 11, 2017 – A new study of ancient ash suggests that the dormant giant could develop the conditions needed to blow in a span of mere decades.
How to protect Yellowstone's epic migrationsAugust 02, 2018 – Conservationists, hunters, and policymakers are collaborating to improve conditions for the park’s migrating mammals.
Some Yellowstone geysers are getting more active—but why?February 19, 2019 – Bursts of activity in parts of the park highlight the erratic nature of these watery phenomena.
It All Started With a Few Trout. Now Yellowstone’s Iconic Birds Face ‘Collapse.'July 02, 2018 – An invasive fish set off a domino effect that has already affected bears and elk. Now it threatens trumpeter swans and other birds.
Yellowstone Aerial Image | National Geographic Your Shot Photo of the DayA geothermal feature shows off the bright colors of Yellowstone in this National Geographic Your Shot Photo of the Day.
25 years after returning to Yellowstone, wolves have helped stabilize the ecosystemJuly 10, 2020 – New research shows that by reducing populations and thinning out weak and sick animals, wolves have a role in creating resilient elk herds.
Grand Prismatic | Nat Geo Photo of the DayAn aerial view shows the vibrant colors of Yellowstone National Park's Grand Prismatic Spring in this image from our photography archives.
Winter River | Nat Geo Photo of the DayA fisherman tries his luck in the Yellowstone River in this image from our photography archives.
Want to kill invasive trout? Smother them with their dead.June 21, 2019 – In the war on Yellowstone National Park's exotic lake trout, researchers are trying everything from nets to electrocution to suffocating eggs with dead fish.
Canary Springs Image | National Geographic Your Shot Photo of the DayMorning steam hovers over Yellowstone's Canary Springs in this National Geographic Your Shot Photo of the Day.
Grand Prismatic Spring Image | National Geographic Your Shot Photo of the DayAn aerial view shows Yellowstone's Grand Prismatic Spring in this National Geographic Your Shot Photo of the Day.
Running Bison Image | National Geographic Your Shot Photo of the DayA bison runs across snow-covered Yellowstone National Park in this National Geographic Your Shot Photo of the Day.
Sunrise Geyser Image | National Geographic Your Shot Photo of the DayDeer pause at West Thumb Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park in this National Geographic Your Shot Photo of the Day.
China’s new panda park will be three times bigger than YellowstoneMay 10, 2019 – Its creators say the expanded refuge will protect the bear and many other species—but one expert says major roadblocks remain.
Great Migrations: Keeping Yellowstone’s Lifeblood FlowingApril 18, 2016 – Migrating elk, pronghorn, and other wildlife help ensure a healthy ecosystem, but development could threaten their ancient routes.
Yellowstone: The Battle for the American WestMay 01, 2016 – These stories and pictures of Yellowstone National Park's animals will surprise you.