Did you know that Yellowstone National Park has produced a series of excellent podcasts that you can download onto your Ipod before you get to the park? They cover general introductions to each area of the park, information for kids, wildlife, and the history of the park. Many star our good friend Ranger Beth! You can subscribe to the podcasts or watch streaming video HERE.
Also available, are more extensive video presentations called Yellowstone InDepth. Currently, the following episodes are available for streaming or downloading - our favorite is Episode 4: The Wolf Generation. You might recognize some of the "stars" of this podcast in our acting debut!
Episode 4: The Wolf Generation Kids, these days, rule the world. Just as our youngsters are teaching us how to explore the world through technology, Yellowstone's young wolves are teaching us things we never thought possible in the Yellowstone ecosystem. Discover how this new generation of wolves is transforming our understanding of the natural world. 9 minutes. Episode 3: Bears, A Yellowstone Love Story In Yellowstone, everyone loves the bears. In the park’s early years, people fed them along the roadside and they learned to beg and scavenge at hotels, campgrounds, and the park garbage dumps. But was the era of the "beggar bear" ultimately good for people or the bears? Find out how this love affair has evolved over time. 9 minutes. On the surface, Yellowstone's waters look placid and pristine. But look closer, and things aren't quite what they seem. There's trouble in the waters. Aquatic invaders - including fish, parasites, and snails -- are moving in on native species. Follow three scientists as they search for answers in restoring health to Yellowstone's lakes and rivers. 7 minutes. Episode 1: Yellowstone's Restless Giant The Yellowstone supervolcano is one of our planet's restless giants. For scientists, the question is not one of whether it will erupt again, but when. Are there signs this giant is reawakening? Could it erupt in our lifetimes? Discover how geologists are monitoring the pulse of the Yellowstone volcano. 6 minutes. And, if you want to take a peak at today's weather...or just see an erruption of Old Faithful geyser, you can view the Yellowstone National Park webcams HERE.
