Posts by Christine Sherry
Photo Contest Results
Yellowstone employees know how to photograph their beloved park. So it’s no wonder the Employee Photo Contest showcased incredible images! The judges had it tough with so many quality choices. A coyote on the prowl, glowing sunset skies, and skiers shredding the backcountry were a few photos that caught the judges’ eyes and earned their worthy photographers cash prizes. Congratulations to our winners and to everyone who entered. View a list of winners here. 1st…
Read MoreWinter Photo Contest
Share What You’ve Seen by February 10 For the aspiring Ansel Adams in you 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 or Parkwide recreation office by February 10 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. Judging will take place in the Mammoth…
Read MoreWinter Survival Stories
Wildlife Seminar Highlights Animal Adaptations Have you been cold this winter just walking from your car to work, or from your dorm room to the rec hall? Just how do the animals survive these freezing temperatures! Join recently retired YNP resource education ranger Katy Duffy as she discusses the amazing ways area fauna cope with severe weather and food shortages. Mammoth Hot Springs Thursday, February 5 at 6:00 pm in the Conference Room beside the…
Read MoreWorking in a Winter Wonderland
So what’s to do this winter for employees surrounded by closed roads and freezing temperatures? We’re glad you asked! Cross country ski outings, coach trips to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, full moon skis, and a three day ski trip to Grand Targhee Resort will get your heart pumping in the great outdoors. Indoor activities include big screen movie night, bingo, and pool and cornhole tournaments. Bring or purchase a gift worth no more than ten…
Read More50% Off All Staff Shirts
Stop by a location recreation office to purchase a one-of-a-kind staff shirt. This is the ONLY place you can find YNP staff shirts. Let everybody back home know where you spent the summer! T-shirts begin at $9.00 Hoodies begin at $17.50 Offices will soon close for the season. Lake’s last day is 9/26. Mammoth and Old Faithful close on 10/3. Check Activity Calendars for office hours.
Read MoreBotany Seminar: Learn About YNP’s Amazing Plants!
Charismatic Mega-Flora of YNP Join YNP Park Botanist Heidi Anderson as she discusses Yellowstone’s carnivorous plants, endemic plants that are found nowhere else on earth, rare plants, the ecology of nonnative plants, and more! Wednesday, September 17 — 8:00 pm in the Old Faithful Recreation Hall Wednesday, September 24– 6:00 pm in the Mammoth Conference Room next to the Recreation Hall
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