Posts by Christine Sherry

This ain’t Alice’s Park : true stories of living and working in Wonderland We all know what it’s like to work behind the front lines of Yellowstone but does the public know? They do if they read these books! Come and find out what former employees of Xanterra, Yellowstone Association, and the Park Service have to say about living and working in Yellowstone. Jessi Gerdes has been one of the research librarians at Yellowstone for…

Photo Entry Deadline is February 8 by 5:00 pm The Winter Employee Photo Contest is back!  Whether you’re new to the contest or a veteran winner, turn your photos into the Snow Lodge, Mammoth or Parkwide recreation office by February 8 for a chance to win.  There are three categories: Wildlife, Scenic, and People.  The prizes for the top three in each category are: $50, $35, and $25. Photos will be displayed for judging on these dates: February…

Discover how adaptations enable birds like bald eagles, trumpeter swans and even tiny chickadees to survive winter in Yellowstone. Presented by Katy Duffy Thursday, January 21st – 7:00 PM in the Old Faithful Employee Pub Tuesday, January 26th – 6:00 PM in the Mammoth Conference Room Click here to see what other fun activities we have coming up!

Our Winter Staff Gear is here and available for purchase! We have t-shirts, hoodies and sweatpants this winter.  You can stop by the Parkwide or Mammoth Recreation Office Monday – Friday between 8 am and 5 pm to buy your gear.  You can also call 344-5225 or 344-5283 and talk to one of us if you are not located in Mammoth.  For Snow Lodge, beginning Thursday you can stop by the Snow Lodge Recreation Office…

The Grand Targhee Employee Ski Trip is almost upon us! The three day/two night trip on January 22, 23 and 24 is the perfect way to get out of the park and hit the slopes.  From Mammoth and Snow Lodge, we meet in West Yellowstone and then head to the resort.  At the cozy resort you’ll find an outdoor hot tub and heated swimming pool, an exercise facility, several different dining options and of course…