Category Archives: Natural History

We cover the natural history of Wyoming, from geology to dinosaurs

Hot Springs, SD: The Mammoth Site

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The Mammoth Site, located in Hot Springs, South Dakota, is a working paleontological excavation. Visitors during weekdays will be able to watch excavators at work, and there are programs where volunteers can actually get in to the site, with toothbrushes … Continue reading

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Top Reasons for Visiting Rocky Mountain National Park in the Fall

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Some of my autumnal journeys are far-flung, but often a jaunt to nearby Rocky Mountain National Park satisfies a “let’s hit the road while the weather is still nice” urge.  Here are the top reasons I visit Rocky Mountain National … Continue reading

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Samson the Elk: An Estes Park Icon

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As cold weather and snow descend on the lofty mountains around Estes Park, Colorado, herds of elk begin their annual trek to lower meadows in Rocky Mountain National Park where food is still abundant. Here, the mating ritual, known as … Continue reading

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Self care away from home: How to stay fit while traveling

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Travel can be good for your mind and soul. A change of scenery and pace can break up the monotony of your day-to-day life and leave you feeling refreshed and healthier than ever. But there are some things that shouldn’t … Continue reading

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Welcome Center: Bear River State Park Travel Information Center

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The southwest corner of Wyoming borders the northeast corner of Utah, and southern border of Idaho is adjacent to the northern border of Utah, and people driving south and then east in Idaho or north and then east in Utah … Continue reading

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