MY APOLOGIES

Just a short blog to apologize for the gap in my postings.  It has been an extremely busy summer here in West Yellowstone.  Seems like more people than ever before have decided to make this their summer destination - or - at least one of them.

The seasonal summer workers returned and that has swelled the population of the town for the summer.  

The more people we have come to visit - the more work the "locals" have to do.  We do not complain - we love sharing this National Park with one and all.

However - it often times does not leave a lot of spare time for those of us who are year 'rounders.

Promise I will try to do better at sharing information about our town and your National Park with you in the days ahead.

Lots on the schedule for the upcoming fall and winter seasons here with the Ski Festival - Kids 'N Snow - Skating and S'Mores and the Snowmobile Expo - snowmobiling in the National Forest as well as the National Park - snowcoach tours into the Park.  There is lots to do here during the snowy season.  Why not come and see for yourself?

Come and see us this winter....you will never forget the experience.

YELLOWSTONE BEARS ARE ACTIVE

YELLOWSTONE GRIZZLY

It is that time of year again...fall is in the air here at Yellowstone.  The bison rut is pretty much over and done for the year - the elk are gathering their harems and bugling to attract more ladies to join their groups.

The bears know that the snows are not that far away and they are getting ready for hibernation.  That means they are looking for additional food in order to  make it through the winter.  Consequently, there has been an increase in the bear sightings lately.

A couple of months ago, I was at the store at Fishing Bridge in the Park.  I was on the way back to my car when I looked up and there - not 50 feet away from me -- was a young grizzly just ambling through the parking lot on his way to the woods just across the road.  Must say - I was a bit startled. He simply ignored everything and shuffled on his merry way.

Naturally, my camera was in the car and the bear was between me and the card - therefore - you do not have a picture of that particular bear!  Never thought to pull out my phone and take a picture.

Can't promise you will see a bear when you are in the Park but at this time of year - your chances have increased.