Watching a grizzly bear charge straight at you is a unique experience.  It’s particularly unforgettable when you’re watching through a 600mm lens, making the bear look close enough to touch. On the first… Continue reading →

September rushed by in a pleasant flash. At the beginning of the month I decided to visit Bechler, an area of Yellowstone I’d never seen before.  Tucked into the relatively remote southwestern edge… Continue reading →

August was a slow month in the park for me.  The crowds were crazy, I had poor luck finding wildlife, and I’m burned out on all the driving.  As a result I just… Continue reading →

My dad almost never says a negative word about anything or anyone.  It’s pretty remarkable, really.  If you press him for an opinion about something he doesn’t like (e.g., broccoli), the worst he’ll… Continue reading →

Marie and I spent the first week of June revisiting two of our favorite places. First up:  one of the most remote towns in the American West.  Supai, Arizona, the capital of the… Continue reading →

Bears, bears, and more bears – in May the park was as full of bears as I’ve ever seen it.  I must have spotted at least one grizzly or black bear every time… Continue reading →

The relativity of time is fascinating.  I’m not saying I contemplate Einstein as I wander around Yellowstone, but I’m always amazed at how dramatically my perception of time fluctuates on a day-to-day, month-to-month,… Continue reading →

Sometimes I have to remind myself how special it is to see wild wolves in the contiguous United States.  There aren’t many left – fewer than 6,000, according to recent estimates.  And the… Continue reading →