Yellowstone National Park is rising. Its central region, called the Yellowstone caldera, has been moving upward since mid-2004 at a rate of up to three inches (seven centimeters) a year—more than three times faster than has ever been measured. picked by molnatisi 11 months ago

US federal officials declare that grizzly bears in the Yellowstone National Park area no longer need the protections of the federal Endangered Species Act to ensure their survival.
I think this might endanger the pic-a-nic baskets. picked by tundramonkey 2 years ago

The wonderland known as Yellowstone National Park has yielded a new marvel an unusual bacterium that converts light to energy. The discovery was made in a hot spring at the park where colorful mats of microbes drift in the warmth. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Beautiful video. I did not know that no matter where I live in the U.S. there is a National Park within a day's drive. Wow, no more excuse not to visit. picked by myrthachang 1 year ago

Beautiful video set to music. I really want to visit all Top 10 before I die. picked by myrthachang 2 years ago

You can now watch Old Faithful from the comfort of your home. picked by MandolinOrange 9 months ago

A virtual tour of Yellowstones super volcano. Arguably one of the largest volcano's in the world. Its explosion could be so massive that it would dwarf any other volcanic explosions in human history...good stuff! picked by missy1979 2 years ago

The plan cordons off an area of about 13,000 square miles (33,500 square kilometers)—almost four times the area of the United States' Yellowstone National Park. picked by tlovesd 2 years ago

Virunga National Park, home to some of the LAST Mountain Gorillas has been flooded with Rebels and Soldiers, killing 120 Park Rangers in the last decade, a growing threat for the humble primates. picked by muppetmaker 9 months ago

tlovesd posted an article a while back on the best wildlife photos of 2006. Here's a companion article on the top news photos, most of which are guaranteed to make you say "WTF?" picked by Wingnut 2 years ago

The reintroduction of wolves to the Yellowstone ecosystem more than a decade ago has led to numerous studies of the effects of the predators on everything from moose and beavers to willow trees and other plants. picked by suebe 2 years ago

The man, 75, was flown to a Scottsdale hospital after the incident at his home about 20 miles north of downtown Phoenix on Monday. picked by dollyllama 9 months ago

A backpacker fell prey to one of Southern California's lesser-known hazards: being gored by an American bison on Santa Catalina Island.

What would posses someone to get within 20 feet of a 2000 pound wild animal? picked by Maven 1 year ago