Yellowstone National Park Archives - Page 3 of 6

Things to Know When Visiting Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks

by cavarocLandscape, Thoughts April 9, 2012February 17, 202412 Comments

The snow is starting to melt in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, and with the reemergence of grass and plants come visitors from all over the world to Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park, among others. To locals of Jackson Hole, it’s a love/hate relationship mostly because the tourism keeps the local economy quite healthy, but most visitors are completely ignorant of how to behave around wildlife, causing many problems both seen and unseen.… Keep reading...

Warm Spell of Winter Video Compilation

by cavarocLandscape, Video, Wildlife April 3, 2012No Comments

Winter appears to winding down here in Jackson Hole, Wyoming significantly early. I suppose Mother Nature felt bad for giving us such a short summer last year, so if weather stays consistent, we’ll have an extra month this year!

For the most part, winter wasn’t incredibly eventful. The title comes from winter being unusually warm much of the time.… Keep reading...

The Backward Truth About Wolves and Grizzlies

by cavarocThoughts, Wildlife March 27, 2012March 28, 201721 Comments

Most people nowadays are well aware that wolves and grizzly bears are controversial species. Regular readers of this blog know that I am passionate about the well-being of these predatory animals. Most people think that all the controversy stems from them potentially eating ranchers’ cattle stock. The truth is, that’s just a scapegoat.… Keep reading...

The 12 Best Photos from 2011

by cavarocLandscape, Panorama, Thoughts, Video, Wildlife December 27, 2011February 14, 2024No Comments

January

A storm cloud lit from sunset light hovering above Pilgrim Ridge. Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

I found myself rather unproductive in early 2011 in terms of stills. With the recent purchase of a 7D and getting it up to working order, as well as discovering time-lapse photography, my still photography became a bit stagnant.… Keep reading...

Regression in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem

by cavarocThoughts October 13, 2011January 30, 2024No Comments

The conservation movement essentially started with John Muir’s pen roughly 150 years ago. From there, it blossomed into an entire National Park Service that’s preserved small chunks of land scattered around the country, as well as worldwide presently. The movement itself has been gaining significant ground in recent decades, but still has a long way to go in overcoming what one would think would be the simplest of obstacles.… Keep reading...

A Spring Thing Video Compilation

by cavarocVideo June 1, 2011January 30, 20244 Comments

It’s become an unfortunate habit where I send in a camera or two for repair, and that’s when I go back and compile all my recent videos together. The 7D is officially on its way back to Canon to get exchanged out once and for all. It was working well enough for most instances, so I was holding onto it for just a bit longer, at least until I got my 5D back.… Keep reading...