Posts by Christine Sherry

Who is singing that sweet song? What kind of hawk is that? What is that brilliantly colored duck? If you are curious about the array of birds inhabiting Yellowstone, this program will answer your questions and provide an overview of Yellowstone’s amazing feathered wildlife. Katy Duffy, Yellowstone’s former interpretive planner and supervisor, studied birds for more than 25 years in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. Katy is a licensed bird bander and has banded birds in Montana,…

Have you ever wanted to experience the true beauty of Yellowstone and camp in the backcountry? At this interactive seminar we will teach you all the basic skills needed for your backcountry trip! You’ll learn how to plan a trip, what gear you should bring, how to pack your gear, and how to be safe in grizzly country. We will also have a used backpacking gear sale while supplies last immediately following the seminar.  …

There’s no better way to commemorate your summer working in the world’s first national park than Yellowstone Staff Gear! We have a variety of items for sale in all our location recreation offices. Clothing               Other Staff Gear (Not Pictured – Koozies available for $2)

Want to learn more about bears and wolves of Yellowstone?  Well, we’re here for you.  We offer a bear and a wolf seminar in most locations throughout the park. Bear Seminars It wouldn’t be Yellowstone without bears! Learn about these iconic animals, their history in the park, their characteristics and behaviors, and how to avoid and handle a bear encounter. Presented by a member of the NPS Bear Management Program. Wolf Seminars Learn all about…

Recreation Offices will be opening soon! Our location recreation halls and offices will be opening soon. The location recreation halls are open from 5 am – 12 pm daily and the recreation office hours are posted on the activity calendars that you can find hanging around your location.  Please stop by once our offices are open and check out all we have to offer – van trips, athletic events, big screen movie nights, staff items…

It’s the off-season here in Yellowstone National Park but the Mammoth Recreation Hall is still open for your exercising needs!  Our hours are 5 am – 12 am every day.  Free weights, ellipticals, treadmills, a stationary bike and kettlebells are all available for use.  Pickup Volleyball (every Thursday at 7:00 pm) will also continue dependent on participation. Fitness classes will continue to be offered through the shoulder season every MONDAY and WEDNESDAY. – Jessi Gerdes will…