Careless visitors are harming Yellowstone’s famous thermal pools with litter.

Careless visitors are harming Yellowstone's famous thermal pools with litter.

As of early October, a team at Yellowstone National Park has gathered more than 23,000 pieces of trash, alongside an interesting mix of items including foreign coins, golf tees, and even an inhaler, from geysers, hot springs, and surrounding paths. The Yellowstone Geology Program collected a significant amount of trash this year, which includes approximately […]

Yellowstone’s bison are helping the ecosystem recover when they can move freely, according to a study.

Yellowstone's bison are helping the ecosystem recover when they can move freely, according to a study.

Migrant Bison in Yellowstone Benefit Grassland Ecosystems A recent study has found that the freely roaming bison herds in Yellowstone National Park play a significant role in enhancing the health of grasslands and promoting ecosystem recovery. These findings challenge the conventional view on grazing. Researchers suggest that facilitating large-scale migration of bison could positively impact […]