Voices of Greater Yellowstone

Jan 28 2025 31 ep. 48 mins 20

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The wild heart of North America - the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem - is home to vast landscapes, roaring rivers, iconic wildlife, and diverse communities. It's truly unlike anywhere else on Earth.

Join us to hear the stories of those who love this wild ecosystem.

Presented by the Greater Yellowstone Coalition, an organization dedicated to working with people to protect the lands, waters, and wildlife of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem: https://greateryellowstone.org/

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Hydrothermal Explosions: When Yellowstone Goes Boom!

Jan 28 2025 40 mins

What happens beneath Yellowstone is vast and varied. One of the most interesting geological phenomena found here is hydrothermal explosions. While they may not have a timetable like some of the iconic geysers, or the breathtaking colors of some pools, 2024’s sky-high event at Biscuit Basin put hydrothermal explosions on the map. Reading about this unpredictable encounter got me t

The Past, Present, and Future of Grizzly Bear Conservation

Dec 16 2024 48 mins

What would Greater Yellowstone be like without the grizzly bear? Once upon a time, we were close to answering that question. Today, these grizzly bears represent one of the greatest conservation success stories. Going forward, we want to make sure that grizzlies can continue to thrive on the landscape long into the future.In Greater Yellowstone, figuring out the next steps in grizz

Echoes in the Dark: All About Bats in Greater Yellowstone (Part 2)

Nov 01 2024 49 mins

Bats elicit many emotions from us – fear, intrigue, aversion, adoration. These pint-sized flyers often go unnoticed, yet they play a vital role in maintaining the balance of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. From their incredibly unique adaptations to their contributions to pest control, bats are truly nature’s unsung heroes.In Part 2, we’re joined again by Dr. Riley Bernard

Echoes in the Dark: All About Bats in Greater Yellowstone (Part 1)

Oct 29 2024 44 mins

Bats elicit many emotions from us – fear, intrigue, aversion, adoration. These pint-sized flyers often go unnoticed, yet they play a vital role in maintaining the balance of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.From their incredibly unique adaptations to their contributions to pest control, bats are truly nature’s unsung heroes.We’re joined by Dr. Riley Bernard, an applied wildl

History of Yellowstone National Park (Part 2)

Aug 13 2024 59 mins

Yellowstone National Park holds the distinction of being the United States' first national park. What does it mean to be the first? What was a national park in the 19th century, and does it hold the same definition today? We’ll answer those questions and more as we dive into how Yellowstone became the park we know and love today.This episode is the second part of our History of Y

History of Yellowstone National Park (Part 1)

Jul 31 2024 46 mins

Yellowstone National Park holds the distinction of being the United States' first national park. What does it mean to be the first? What was a national park in the 19th Century, and does it hold the same definition today? We’ll answer those questions and more as we dive into how Yellowstone became the park we know and love today.On this episode, we sit down with Alicia Murphy who

How Native Pollinators Keep Greater Yellowstone Blooming

Jun 18 2024 50 mins

It’s no secret that Greater Yellowstone contains some of the most beautiful wildflower landscapes in the world. In late spring and early summer, fields explode with yellow, purple, pink, and many more vibrant hues found in our native blooming plants. We can thank our native pollinators for providing such a show.However, Greater Yellowstone’s pollinators are responsible for more

Studying Yellowstone's Iconic Wolves

May 30 2024 66 mins

Wolves in Greater Yellowstone represent one of the greatest conservation success stories. Once absent from the ecosystem, a reintroduction nearly 30 years ago brought back this keystone species to the landscape. Today, Yellowstone wolves are renowned across the world and represent a significant economic driver through wildlife-watching and tourism, generating an estimate $82 millio

Trail Crew Work in Yellowstone’s Backcountry

Apr 30 2024 52 mins

Thanks to that little glowing box in our hand, we are constantly inundated with heavy news, social media updates, or the fact that you forgot to do Wordle again. Have you ever just wanted to chuck it into the trash and head out to your nearest trail or place of solitude? Maybe find some respite among the trees, enjoying the simplicity of nature. From my conversation today, I believ

Surviving the Cold: How Winter Habitats Sustain Wildlife

Mar 14 2024 37 mins

Winter is a brutal time of year in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. The sun rises late and sets early, temperatures stay well below freezing for weeks on end, and the snow can pile up foot on top of foot. For the ecosystem’s many ungulates, including pronghorn, elk, deer, and moose, winter is the hardest season to survive. For the best chance of enduring the cold and snow, ungu