By early April, the southern end of the valley turns green. We have many herbivores or plant eaters in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and fresh grass and plants make them happy. March and April can be quite stressful if winter lingers so the “greening up” of vegetation makes the animals happy. You can see their […]
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Nature News: August
August has been a cool month with haze from western fires. The high temperature on August 5 was only 61 degrees. Temperatures have been perfect with a few rainy days. Some storms arrived with strong winds and rain. As the month draws to a close locals report the “feel” of fall in the air as […]
Nature News: July
July has been spectacular! It started with 90 degree temperatures and everyone fretted about the heat of summer then the weather pattern changed. The month has been dominated by afternoon showers and perfect temperatures with warm days and cool nights. Truly paradise! Ideal conditions make flowers thrive! Meadows overflow with brilliance. The mosaic of color […]
Nature News: June
Green meadows, crisp skies, cool mornings, all beckon us to come and play. June is a green and vibrant month. Flowers bloom at lower elevations and the trails lure us higher and higher. Early season shares unobstructed mountain views without pollen or fire smoke. It’s an energetic month with young animals, birds, new plants, and […]
Nature News: May
The moisture in May was perfect to launch into spring, balance our mild winter, and start nature thriving. Presently, the valley is green, green, green! It rained throughout the month so spring flowers hang heavy on the vine. Herbivores are migrating as they follow new plant shoots. Young bison and moose can been seen. May […]
