West Yellowstone, Montana

Winter Speaker Series. Yellowstone National Park and the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center, an educational non-profit bear and wolf preserve, will kick off the third annual winter speaker series beginning Monday, January 26, 2004, at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to enjoy the following programs:

Date / Time	Program
Jan 26 - Mon - 7:30 PM	Greater Yellowstone Wolverine Project Study Overview by Bob and Chris Inman, Wildlife Conservation Society
Jan 29 - Thu - 7:30 PM	Bison Ecology and Management in Yellowstone National Park by Rick Wallen, Bison Ecologist, Yellowstone National Park
Feb 11 - Wed - 7:30 PM	Yellowstone Photography in Winter by Ken Takata, renowned local photographer

The programs are free to the public and will take place at the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center auditorium, 210 South Canyon Street in West Yellowstone.

Ranger-led Interpretive Programs. Every Wednesday and Saturday at 7:30 PM, a park ranger will offer a slide program on a variety of interesting aspects of Yellowstone in winter. Each program lasts 45 minutes and is held at the Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center on the corner of Canyon Street and Yellowstone Avenue in West Yellowstone.

Wonderland in Winter. Join us for a 15 minute talk that will introduce you to the wonders of Yellowstone’s winter ecology. Park rangers will host the nightly talks at various West Yellowstone hotels. Hotel locations and presentation times vary, so please contact the Public Lands Desk at: 406-646-4403 for current schedules.

Snowshoe Walk. Discover Yellowstone’s fascinating winter ecology on snowshoes. Join a park ranger for a two mile walk (approximately 3 hours) along the Riverside Trail. Bring your snowshoes and meet at the Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center on the corner of Yellowstone Avenue and Canyon Street in West Yellowstone. Come prepared with warm, layered clothing, sunglasses, and water. This program is being offered on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 1:30 PM through March 13. No experience is required. (This program is subject to cancellation due to weather conditions).

For additional information on any of these programs, please contact the Public Lands Desk at: 406-646-4403, between 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily through March 13.

Mammoth Hot Springs

Snowshoe Yellowstone. This three hour guided snowshoe walk will enlighten you on the diversity of life in winter as you silently traverse the snow with a park ranger. These guided walks are offered on Thursdays at 1:30 PM through March 04. Advance reservations are required. Call: 307-344-2263 or stop by the Albright Visitor Center. A limited number of snowshoes are available free of charge or they can be rented at the Bear Den Ski Shop next to the Mammoth Hotel. Come prepared with warm, layered clothing, sunglasses, and water. Meet at the Albright Visitor Center. You will need to drive 5 to 15 miles to a suitable location. No experience is required. (This program is subject to cancellation due to weather conditions).

Winter Wildlife Tour. Join a park ranger on this 3 - 3.5 hour, narrated van tour of Yellowstone's northern range, an important winter habitat for many species. This program is offered on Wednesdays at 1:00 PM through March 03. Advance reservations are required through Xanterra Parks and Resorts. Call: 307-344-7311 or stop by the Mammoth Hotel. Dress warmly. A limited number of binoculars and spotting scopes are provided. Meet in the Mammoth Hotel Lobby. The cost is $ 22.25 for adults; children are less. (This program is subject to cancellation due to weather conditions).

Talk: Feathers, Fur, and Fleece - Warm Up to Winter. Wolves, elk, bison, birds, and other wildlife survive and thrive in the frozen winter environment of Yellowstone National Park. How do you warm up to winter? Grab a cup of coffee or hot cocoa and join a park ranger for a 20 minute talk about the park's wildlife. Meet in the Mammoth Hotel Map Room every Sunday and Friday at 4:00 PM through March 05. (This is an accessible program).

Evening Program. Join a park ranger for a one hour, illustrated program highlighting fascinating aspects of Yellowstone's natural, cultural, and scenic wonders. Program descriptions are posted in the Mammoth Hotel and Albright Visitor Center. Meet in the Mammoth Hotel Map Room for this 1-hour program that is offered every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8:30 PM through March 06. (This is an accessible program).

For additional information on any of these programs, please contact the Albright Visitor Center at: 307-344-2263, between 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily.

Old Faithful

Geysers Galore! Discover why Yellowstone has so many geysers. Look into Yellowstone’s restless geologic past (and present!) for a story that includes volcanoes and earthquakes. Meet in the Old Faithful Visitor Center auditorium for this 20 minute talk that is offered at 11:00 AM every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday, and at 2:00 PM every Sunday and Friday through March 14. (This is an accessible program).

Evening Program. Join a park ranger for a 45 minute, slide-illustrated program highlighting fascinating aspects of Yellowstone's natural, cultural, and scenic wonders. Weekly program descriptions are posted at the Old Faithful Visitor Center and Old Faithful Snow Lodge. Inquire at the Old Faithful Visitor Center desk for program location. Programs are at 7:30 PM every Wednesday through Saturday through March 14. (This is an accessible program).

For additional information on any of these programs, please contact the Old Faithful Visitor Center at: 307-545-2750, between 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily through March 14.

Old Faithful Winter Speaker Series. The National Park Service will be offering the following programs to the public at the Old Faithful Visitor Center beginning January 27, 2004. There is no fee for these programs.

Date / Time	Program
Jan 27 - Tue - 7:30 PM	Dashing through the Snow: A History of Winter Transportation in Yellowstone by Leslie Quinn, Interpretive Specialist, Xanterra Parks and Resorts
Feb 03 - Tue - 7:30 PM	Yellowstone Remembered: Three Women’s Views by Paul Shea, Curator of the Museum of the Yellowstone
Feb 17 - Tue - 7:30 PM	R.C. Reamer, Architect of the Old Faithful Inn by Ken Takata, renowned local photographer
Feb 24 - Tue - 7:30 PM	Yellowstone in Winter, A Photographic Odyssey by Jeff Henry, Photographer

For children ages 5 to 12 years old wanting to become a Junior Ranger, these ranger led and orientation programs fulfill one of the requirements. Junior Ranger newspapers are available at any park visitor center and at the Public Land Desk in West Yellowstone. Click here for more information on how to become a Junior Ranger.

Information provided by the NPS

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