Description:

This is the first episode in a series about the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. First, Bryan talks about how listeners may help the victims of Hurricane Irma on St. John, home to Virgin Islands National Park (0:28). Next, Bryan and Danielle talk about their trip to Yellowstone National Park in the wintertime, including logistics of getting there (4:40); preparing for the cold temperatures (10:59); seeing wildlife from the snow coach (13:45); the Snow Lodge, food and amenities (15:45); activities and tours (24:20), tips on how to visit in winter on a budget (28:10); and winter in Yellowstone with kids (46:48).

Resources:

Yellowstone National Park https://www.nps.gov/yell/index.htm

Old Faithful Snow Lodge http://www.yellowstonenationalparklodges.com/lodgings/cabin/old-faithful-snow-lodge-cabins-winter/

Winter adventures http://www.yellowstonenationalparklodges.com/adventures/winter-adventures/

Snowcoach Transportation http://www.yellowstonenationalparklodges.com/adventures/winter-adventures/snowcoach-transportation/

Winter Dining http://www.yellowstonenationalparklodges.com/winter/winter-dining/

West Thumb Geyser Basin https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/nature/west-thumb-geyser-basin.htm

Continental Divide https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/photosmultimedia/0018continentaldivide-iy.htm

Fountain Paint Pot Nature Trail https://www.nps.gov/features/yell/tours/fountainpaint/