Janet Jones is an amateur naturalist living in Cody, Wyoming.
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From the changes in the seasons to the changes in the thermal features, plus travel tips to make your trip to Yellowstone easier!
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The Greater Yellowstone Area
With so much to explore, Yellowstone is so vast that one lifetime is not enough to “see it all.”
Yellowstone Communities (5 gateway and 1 in yellowstone)
Seasons (2 commercial seasons)
Thermal Features (a conservative estmiate)
Recent Articles
I write about front country geysers and hot springs, share my photography and observe the changing seasons. I also share some travel tips for Yellowstone from a local’s viewpoint.
When does Yellowstone open and close in 2024?
With the summer season quickly approaching in Yellowstone, it’s time to gather all those dates of when Yellowstone is open or closed for 2024. While technically Yellowstone is open year-round, you can’t always get to Old Faithful or other interior locations. Mammoth...
Observations about the Area Above Plume Geyser March 2023
Last month I shared this photo on social media: Social media doesn't allow in-depth thoughts. I want to share those here. But first, I want to help you get your bearings if you still need to become familiar with the thermal features in the area. HISTORY OF THE...
The Heart of Yellowstone
Grand Prismatic Spring is arguably the most impressive thermal feature in Yellowstone. It's the third largest hot spring in the world (the other two are in New Zealand, if you're wondering). Its rainbow of colors are created by the microbes that grow in hot water. The...
SnowMoon Photography
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