Discoveries...America, National Parks: Yellowstone Dual Personalities in Spring & Winter

This is the premier edition of several dozen programs in the Discoveries...America National Park series. Wyoming, Montana and Idaho lay claim to the world’s first National Park... Yellowstone. Abundant in wildlife with hundreds of species of mammals, birds, fish and reptiles including grizzly bears, wolves, bison, and elk... all within the park boundaries. Lose yourself in the wonders of nature – deep canyons, stunning wildlife and steaming geysers including iconic Old Faithful and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone in both spring & winter. During spring, prime calving season, wildlife viewing, fishing, camping, back country hiking, horse riding & boating are all accessed by paved roads. But in winter, travel in the park is by snow machines / snow coach / cross country skiing & snowshoeing. Dramatically different in winter, but with all the animals and majesty you would encounter in other seasons plus the added thrill and adventure of a winter wonderland. REVIEW EXCERPT BY VIDEO LIBRARIAN: … captures the beauty of Yellowstone during spring and winter, focusing on the splendors of well-known sights such as the geyser Old Faithful and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, as well as the abundant wildlife... Archival photographs, contemporary footage, narration, and park ranger commentary combine to tell the story from Yellowstone’s founding ... up through the present day... As with other entries in the Discoveries… collection, the videography is superb throughout. Recommended. Aud: P. REVIEW: NP01-NP04 REVIEW: THE MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW - … allows the viewer to viscerally experience the magnificence of Yellowstone National Park, from its abundant wildlife to its steaming geysers, its opportunities for boating/hiking/horse riding, and its dramatic transformation in winter… captivating as they are educational, and worthy of the highest recommendation especially for public library collections.