Brad Orsted – Yellowstonian

Wildlife

Crying Wolf: A Tale Of Turf And Envy In Yellowstone?

In his latest column, Brad Orsted reflects on how the fur is flying in the wolf watching community of America’s oldest national park. What’s behind it?

Brad Orsted March 2, 2026

Community

Drinking In The Wild Medicine

For Brad Orsted, nature has been a transformational force in his life, a well spring for new beginnings and healing. Enjoy this column of optimism, inspired by lobos

Brad Orsted January 6, 2026

Wildlife

Invocations: When A Wild Ghost Leaves Its Tracks

Columnist Brad Orsted returns! He’s back with a rumination about passing through mountain lion country in Yellowstone—and trying to get himself unrattled

Brad Orsted November 16, 2025

Columnist

A Red-Winged Blackbird Delivers A Lesson Lasting For Life

Yellowstonian columnist Bradley Orsted pens a touching reflection about a rite of passage for many young people. The teaching moment: how one way of giving back to Nature is consciously choosing not to take

Brad Orsted April 16, 2025

Wildlife

Why Bears Are Good Spiritual Medicine

Brad Orsted knew grizzlies had deeper meaning. Only after he heard the stories shared by indigenous elders did he understand why. By their presence, they give landscapes power

Brad Orsted August 2, 2024

Books

Finding A Way Back Into The Light

Brad Orsted wrote a moving book about battling to live after the death of his daughter and finding solace in nature. Now he’s penning a new column for Yellowstonian. We know you’ll find it meaningful.

Brad Orsted June 20, 2024