To commemorate #25YearsOfWolves in Yellowstone, we’re broadcasting on Facebook live each Tuesday in March (starting next week) to share what we’ve learned and answer your questions. On March 31, at 11am MST, we’ll discuss the future of wolves in Yellowstone. The most pressing issue facing wolves today is us, humans. Roughly 80% of wolves in the northern Rockies die from human-related causes. The value we place on intact ecosystems and our attitudes towards predators will continue to influence th

486K views · 5.5K reactions | A hydrothermal explosion Tuesday morning at Yellowstone National Park sent people running for cover and prompted the closure of an area containing several geysers. Hydrothermal explosions occur when water suddenly flashes to steam underground, and are relatively common in Yellowstone. The boardwalk was damaged, but there were no reports of injury, according to a statement from the U.S. Geological Survey. https://abcnews.visitlink.me/BoAKzh | ABC News | Facebook

The water flowing through Yellowstone and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE) is a vital national resource. The headwaters of seven great rivers located here flow from the Continental Divide across the nation to the Pacific Ocean, and the gulfs of California and Mexico. Rain and snow in the mountains and plateaus of the Northern Rockies flow through stream and river networks to provide essential moisture to much of the American West. Together, Yellowstone’s streams and rivers support an abun