Category: Opinion

A wild Montana lake, surrounded by wildlife-rich public land, faces another threat. Meanwhile, grassroots conservationists would like to run historic guest lodge as a non-profit to limit footprint of development
Unplug, slow down, quiet your thoughts and identify as many different natural sounds, scents and sights of wild things as you can. This is Holly Pippel's reminder for how to take stock of a passing season
List includes well-known elected officials, scientists, wildlife advocates and businesspeople
More than two dozen former staff and board members, including former superintendent of Yellowstone Park, say GYC's bill to protect Gallatins and their world-class wildlife falls far short
In Colorado, it’s not just lobos, wildlife officials, conservationists and ranchers being placed in the spotlight. In his latest "New West" column, Todd Wilkinson says scrutiny ought to be directed at media outlets too
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
In 1960, Wallace Stegner wrote about the enduring importance of wilderness in the modern world. He called wilderness “the geography of hope” and today it's more vital than ever for wildlife
In Holly Pippel's latest installment of "The Trails Less Traveled," she shares exquisite visual moments that provide openings to ponder bigger questions
Bridger-Teton study finds animals 6-8 times more likely to run away from sounds made by approaching hikers and mountain bikers than ATVers 
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.