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Empire of Shadows: The Epic Story of Yellowstone
by George Black
A comprehensive account of the creation of Yellowstone National Park, exploring its cultural and political history.
American Wolf: A True Story of Survival and Obsession in the West
by Nate Blakeslee
A gripping narrative about the reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone, focusing on one famous wolf named O-Six and the broader cultural conflicts over wildlife management.
Yellowstone Has Teeth
by Marjane Ambler
A memoir detailing the experiences of living year-round in Yellowstone National Park, offering a unique perspective on life in this remote wilderness.
The Winterkeeper
by Jo Horne
Set in Montana during the harsh winter of 1933, this historical novel takes place just outside of Yellowstone National Park in Gardiner, Montana. The story revolves around three main characters: Millie Chase, a 14-year-old orphan; Nate Baker, a winterkeeper responsible for maintaining the park’s buildings; and his wife, Ginny Baker.
Lost in My Own Backyard: A Walk in Yellowstone National Park
by Tim Cahill
A humorous and insightful exploration of Yellowstone National Park, blending adventure with sharp storytelling. Cahill, a veteran travel writer, shares his personal experiences hiking through the park’s vast wilderness, encountering its natural wonders and quirky characters along the way. With wit and reverence, he captures both the awe-inspiring beauty and the unpredictable challenges of America’s first national park.
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What We Do: The Yellowstone Podcast
This official podcast from Yellowstone National Park features National Park Service employees discussing their roles and experiences within the park. Listeners can learn about various aspects of park management, wildlife conservation, and visitor engagement through firsthand accounts from rangers and biologists.
Tied to Nature’s Yellowstone
This podcast explores various aspects of Yellowstone National Park, including wildlife, park history, and the experiences of visitors. It also discusses the gateway communities and what they offer to travelers.
Open Spaces
Produced by Wyoming Public Media, this podcast covers a range of topics related to the Cody area and other Yellowstone gateway towns. It includes discussions on tourism strategies and local community stories.
Yonder Lies: Unpacking the Myths of Jackson Hole
This podcast, produced by KHOL 89.1, delves into the complexities of life in Jackson Hole. Hosted by Hannah Habermann and Jesse Bryant, it shares intimate stories about the people and conflicts that define the area. The podcast aims to challenge myths and provide a nuanced understanding of the region’s changing dynamics.
Explore Big Sky with Hoary Marmot
Explore Big Sky with Hoary Marmot is a podcast that mixes important news and characters from across Big Sky, Bozeman, and the southwest Montana region as reported on by Big Sky’s local news source, alongside a dash of humor from comedian hosts Joe and Michelle Borden. It’s a light, refreshing take on hot topics covering history, culture and local news bites, that leaves you laughing, as well as having learned something new.
