Upcoming Event: Learn About Yellowstone Without Leaving Home

If you are a nature nerd like me, you will love this. One of the greatest perks of living in Montana is having Yellowstone National Park practically in our backyard. It is easy to forget how fortunate we are to have world-class wildlife, geothermal features, and history just a short drive away. Being this close has definitely sparked my curiosity and pushed me to learn more about the park and the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem.

As I was scrolling Facebook, I found a way to take that interest even further without leaving my house. The ad got me...

The Yellowstone Summit Experience is a 4-day online event packed with inspiration and insight. From February 19 through 22, more than 30 presentations will be released, each running about 20 to 45 minutes. New sessions drop daily.

The 2026 speaker lineup includes park leadership, researchers, outdoor guides, historians, artists, filmmakers, and storytellers. Topics range from park updates and geothermal activity to backcountry adventures, and a lot more. It is designed for anyone who wants a deeper understanding of the park we all love.

There is a VIP pass that includes a bunch of extra stuff, but it looks like the normal pass is top-tier as is. Some other notable events are a photo contest, live trivia, Q & A’s, and a few other activities.

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The best part? Registration starts at just 15 dollars for all four days. Not bad for a front row seat to Yellowstone from your living room. Find more details and sign-up HERE.

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