August 22, 2010
Dan Caspary :
Bremerton, Wa
I hope to be in Yellowstone this Sept/Oct. I am doing a PIT Project for the Forest Service around Missoula, Mt. the 3rd week of Sept. After that I would like to try out my new toy, a 100-400mm Canon lens, on the Wolfes of Yellowstone. It looks like you have had very good luck over many years in capturing them. I am only hoping for a glimspe or two. But am planning for more. Dan
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August 7, 2010
Christine and Tim :
Central Texas
Have fun, Tom! its a great time of year to go and theres a new pack of wolves in the valley. Weve always enjoyed October with its cooler temperatures, and fewer people. Have a great time and thanks for appreciating our site.
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August 3, 2010
Tom Turner :
Western PA
Headed for a week-long trip into the Lamar Valley in early October! Thanks for adding "juice" to my anticipation! Awesome stuff by you!
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July 13, 2010
Tim Springer :
Austin Texas
Thanks Nancy, we appreciated your comments. Thanks for taking the time. Tim and C.
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July 5, 2010
Nancy Griffin :
Novato, CA
Nicely done
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June 23, 2010
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Hi Cliff! Nice to get a post from inside the Park! June is such a great time to be in the Park. We hope your trip went well full of sights and adventures. What a great place. Thanks for the kinds words Cliff. Tim and Christinie.
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June 20, 2010
Cliff :
Rocklin, CA
Hey guys! Im in the park right now,(my son and I took a side/short trip on the way up to GNP) ;), and was delighted to see your TR was finally posted. Looks like you had another exceptional trip! Great narrative & pictures as usual! Thanks for taking the time for sharing your experiences.
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June 18, 2010
Chris :
Exeter
Thank you very much for this Tim. Much appreciated. My friend is going to spend about 5 days in the park and 3 days in Grand Teton area. Like you, he is a keen photographer. Should have an amazing time.
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June 14, 2010
Tim :
At work dangit.
Hey Chris, Christine sez: "I think Lamar Valley is his best bet. He may see wolves in Hayden and the Canyons may be up and down the road to Norris. Youve been there in August and saw wolves. And the Agates have been seen in their usual territory past Tower. If he stays in Cooke City (or Silver Gate) he can travel over Dunraven Pass easily. Its hard to tell what will happen this year with new packs - where they will go once it gets warmer and the elk go up into the hills." When I was there in July and August it did help considerably to get up early. The critters are out early but disappear after an hour or two. Then some show up right at dusk. The higher elevations are better(the north side of Mt Washburn is good). For the northern wolves I would stay in Silver Gate or Cooke and if possible at Roosevelt Lodge. It is centrally located and they have cancellations all the time so he may get in there. Then just ask the wolf watchers with the radios where and when the best place to watch is. The interior wolves can be better viewing but unless there is a carcass it can be very hit or miss. A friend of ours is posting excellent info now on www.yellowstonereports.com Sign up for that and it should help dramatically. I saw plenty of bears and wolves during the summer and the Park is beautiful at that time of year. Just take serious bug spray and plan on getting up early. I’ve actually had some of my better wolf viewing during the summer. The pups are big enough to travel around so the packs are more mobile. I hope we answered appropriately, if you have additional concerns let us know. Sorry we didn’t get back to you on this Chris. Tim
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June 14, 2010
Tim :
Austin
Sorry Chris, let me take a look at that.
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June 14, 2010
Chris :
Exeter, UK
Tim I appreciate you have been really busy. If you get the chance to respond to my posting of 13 May I would be very grateful. Thank you, Chris
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June 13, 2010
Tim :
Austin, Texas USA
Thanks Chris! Great to hear from you. Glad you are using the wallpaper, if you need a different resolution let me know. Not sure the ones I picked are "typical"... We hope to get back in the fall but no certain plans yet. Hope you and yours are good there. Always nice to hear from the UK. Thanks for taking the time to write Chris, C and I appreciate it greatly, Tim
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June 13, 2010
Tim :
USA
Hi H! Big howdy to Rene. (Go braves) We always go early to avoid the crowds. We dont get much winter here in Texas so its fun for us to see the snow as well. Did you see my owlcam this year? Link on the home page. We had 4 owlets make it. Pretty fun! Looks like the Netherlands may do well in the World Cup. Hope you, your folks and cats are well. Thanks H! Tim
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June 13, 2010
Tim :
Texas
Thanks Staci! Good to hear from you again. Christine and I have a fun time putting the reports together. She does a great job writing them. The packs right now have more space to themselves so hopefully they will thrive once again. Interesting to watch but it can get heart wrenching at times. Thanks for taking the time to write to us Staci. Tim
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June 11, 2010
Chris :
Exeter, England, UK
Hi Tim and Christine Once again, what a wonderful read. Beautifully put together, with excellent photos. I love the Bald Eagle photos in flight. Its also good to put the photos as wallpaper on my PC. As you know so well, its such a wonderful place, everyday providing a different experience. Thank you so much for the latest installment. I only hope you get the chance to go again later this year. Chris
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June 11, 2010
Hélène :
The Netherlands
Tim and Christine, thanks again for the wonderful write up and fantastic photos. Were sorry we missed you guys again by a day! Hélène & René
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June 10, 2010
Staci :
Pennsylvania
Once again Tim and Christine...thank you so much for the wonderful account of your trip and the updates on the wolves and park. I share in your feelings of the saga of the wolf situation in Yellowstone and hope the packs survive and thrive and overcome the current situation. Tim I LOVE the Birch Bird!!! Thank you again so much!
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June 10, 2010
Tim :
Austin
Thanks for your kind feedback Ginger and for taking the time to respond. Thanks also for your comments about my owlcam. We hope your travels go well. Tim
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June 2, 2010
Ginger :
Austin
Beeeutiful. Stories keep me lingering. Photos are lovely. I will keep this one on my list during my travels. Thanks for sharing.
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May 17, 2010
Staci :
Pennsylvania
Great news on the new packs! I will look forward to the updates. Enjoy your trip!
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May 13, 2010
Chris :
Exeter, England
Hi Tim Wondered if you can help me. I have a friend whos about to book a trip to Yellowstone at the end of August 2010. My question is because its going to be warmer then , where is the best place to see wolves. I was thinking of telling him to stay in Cooke City and make the trip down to the Lamar Valley but not sure at that time of year, its the best option. Also from a general wildlife perspective, is the Lamar Valley as good as any other place in late August. I am presuming that if wolves are in the that area that he would have to be there at first light? Hope you can help, thanks very much, Chris
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May 6, 2010
Tim and Christine :
Austin
We will be on our way to the Park very soon, Staci, and hope to have a new report and photos up before the end of the month. There are some new packs in residence in the northern range and we’re looking forward to an interesting trip. Thanks for checking in with us!
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May 5, 2010
Staci :
Pennsylvania
Hi Tim and Christine...just checking in to see any updates. Wondering and thinking about the wolves and the situation in Yellowstone. Thanks again for all you do. Looking forward to your next post!
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April 22, 2010
Christine and Tim :
Austin Texas
Thank you so much for viewing our website and your post, Dale. We’re glad you went back to the Park and saw a grizzly and the Druids. Since the Druids have had some misfortunes this past fall and winter, and currently are scattered, your experience is one to be truly valued. We love putting together the website, but your appreciation makes it worthwhile. Wonderful post Dale, Thank you very much for sharing. Christine and Tim
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April 21, 2010
Dale Smith :
Birmingham, Al
The last time I had arrived in Yellowstone was July 20th 1969. Significant more for the day man landed on the moon than the fact that it was my twelfth birthday. In the midst of a horrible economy which I knew almost certainly would result in the sale of the company I worked for I told my wife we should go to Yellowstone. So it was that after 28 years of marriage and talking about my one day taking her we made the journey and I returned with her last October. Part of the planing and anticipation of that trip was every few days spending some of my down time at work reading both the words that you have written and looking at the photographs you share with the world. I realized only recently that I should have thanked you. And I belatedly do that now. We stayed in West Yellowstone at the the wonderful Bar-N-Ranch awakening each dawn to the Beautiful view of the mountains and the howls of the coyotes. As you may know travel at this time was difficult and Going to the Lamar Valley involved going to Bozeman and coming down into the park. We went the first day having a flat that no one wanted to repair and were so late we gave up. Our last day in the park showed hope of the best weather so we repeated the trip. It appeared even after we arrived that we had failed to find the wolves. A kind couple from California seeing our disappointment took us to and overlook of a bison carcass to see if we could find something there. The climb was worth it for the view but no wolves. As we were beginning to talk of climbing down all the effort to get there was rewarded as a huge grizzly came easing through the sage often standing and surveying the situation. This was enough to justify everything that it had taken to get to Yellowstone. They took us down the road with little hope of finding the wolves but fate had found favor with us on this final day and the Druid pack had just come to rest and socialize in the sun. I thought of these pages as we drove back your words an images had come to life. Thank you for what you do, Dale
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March 17, 2010
Christine :
Austin
Thanks, Mark. We really appreciate your comments and feedback, especially since youre from Wyoming!
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March 16, 2010
Mark :
Thermopolis, WY
I just discovered your page and love it. The stories and photography are wonderful and inspiring. I hope to run into you guys on one of your trips!
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Feb 28, 2010
Chris :
Exeter, England
Just read Christines comments about your winter in Texas. We have had the coldest winter for hundreds of years here in England. In fact we had the wettest November, followed by December & January being sooo cold and very snowy. Very little sun so far so hopefully spring will be nice. Enjoy your trip in May and shame about your picture not making it. You have a brilliant collection of photos. Take care, Chris
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Feb 26, 2010
Tim Springer :
Austin, Texas, U.S.
Hi Chris, great to hear from you! Hope things are well there in the mother country. We knew the article was coming out but havent seen it yet. They actually contacted me to possibly use one of my photos but I didnt make the final cut. (sigh) Maybe next time. I do see the article on line now. Thanks for the heads-up. We hope to make it back in May sometime. Its been too long since we went to Glacier last fall. Take care Chris and thanks again for taking time out of your day to write us. Tim and Christine.
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Feb 26, 2010
Chris Khan :
Exeter, England, UK
Hi There Not sure if you knew but there is an article in National Geographic (March issue) on wolves including the Yellowstone packs. Very good too. Hope all is well with you both. Are you going to the park this year? Chris
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Feb 2, 2010
Tim :
Austin, Tx
Hi Crystal thanks for the kind feedback. It is hard to get enough of Yellowstone isn’t it? I bet the Park is fun with a 12 year old. As for places to stay in the northern part of the park in the west you can stay at Mammoth and Gardiner. The cabins in Mammoth are fun and clean though most use a community bathroom. In the north eastern part of the Park we suggest staying at the Roosevelt cabins. They are well located for watching wildlife. Also the Pine Edge and Silver Gate cabins in Silver Gate as well as any of the lodging in Cooke City. The Grizzly Lodge in Silver Gate is good as well although the management has not always been wolf friendly. In July sometimes the Druids follow the elk in to the high country so you may have trouble seeing them but certainly not always. There are several packs in the area for viewing and my trip in July included many wolf sightings. Sometimes the Agates Pack are visible on the northern slopes of Mt Washburn. In July you will need to get up early to catch the animals at dawn before they bed down to avoid the heat. Should be a fun trip, July is a beautiful time to be there as you know. Thanks for stopping by, let us know how your trip goes, Tim and Christine
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Feb 2, 2010
Tim :
Texas
Hi Anna, the lure of Yellowstone is strong. The Lamar is truely a magical place, C and I cant wait to get back there. Thanks Anna for visiting our site and sharing your experience. Tim
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Feb 1, 2010
Crystal Deatherage :
Pacific Grove, California
Thanks to both of you for the wonderful photos and commentary on the beautiful Lamar/Yellowstone region. Ill be headed back that way with my 12 year old son this July. We were in Yellowstone for the 1st time in July 2009 and didnt get enough of it then! We have to go back. Any help you could pass my way on places to stay at the north end of Yellowstone/Lamar Valley would be really helpful. P.S. I just watched an Animal Planet special on the Druid Pack from 2007 (they had a big, dark brown/black leader). Sure hope we catch site of them this year. How is viewing in July? Thanks again, Crystal
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Feb 1, 2010
Anna :
Virginia
This site brought back so many memories of Lamar Valley, I loved the wolves so much that Im thinking bout moving up there and getting involved with Yellowstone.
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Jan 8, 2010
Tim :
Austin
Hi Jeff, glad you made it to the park in September. One of my favorite months to be there. The Lamar Valley area is a great place to hike. Thanks for taking the time to give us feedback, we appreciate it. Hope you can return soon, Tim
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Jan 8, 2010
Tim :
Austin Tx
Hi Art and Dale. Sounds like you had a great trip to the Park! 12 wolves in 2 days is excellent. I hope to visit in the winter sometime as well. Congrats on the fine trip and thanks for taking the time to write. Tim
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Jan 6, 2010
Jeff :
New York
Great site and it brought back a lot of memories I had from being there this past September. Not that I forgot mind you since my screen saver is a pic I took in the Lamar Valley of the ridge I hiked.
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Jan 2, 2010
Art & Dale :
Hamilton, MT
My wife and I just returned from Yellowstone NP where we saw about 12 wolves in two days of viewing in the Lamar Valley.
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Nov 11, 2009
Tim :
Austin
Hey Fred, good to hear from you! Glad you could drop by to see the site. The guestbook doesnt work as well as I hope it would but its apparently beyond me to fix it. Ah well. We hope you and Rondella are doing well, Say hi to the cats for me. :) Tim
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Nov 10, 2009
Michele M Williams :
mmwblue21@yahoo.com
Thank you so much for this informative website and the beautiful photography. I am planning a trip to Yellowstone soon; jut not sure if I want to visit in the winter or spring to see the wolves.
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Nov 9, 2009
Fred hawkins :
Austin
Im to stupid to use your site;however,I think this is great Tim. Fred
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Oct 28, 2009
Christine :
Austin
Suzanne, Thanks so much for posting on our site. We very much appreciate your thoughts and comments and share your hopes that the future will be better for wolves. Yes, it’s a glorious story - the wolves’ legacy will go on. I hope you return to Yellowstone soon. Christine
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Oct 27, 2009
Susanne Belcher :
Tarzana, CA
I was thrilled to find this website and to see Christine Baleshtas piece. I had just read “Looking for 527” and can only imagine how difficult it is for her and all those who researched, wrote about, filmed and cared about those special animals for so many years. When I read the LA Times article this last Sunday “Controversy stalks Montana wolf hunt,” featuring 527F, I wept most of the day and even now – it has touched something primal and very deep inside me. My husband and I visited Yellowstone shortly after the release of the wolves and along with park officials, rangers and other visitors, you could feel the excitement about the program and its far reaching implications for helping to restore a healthy ecosystem into the park - which indeed it did. We signed up as Wolf Restoration Program Sponsors and followed the program as best we could over the years. Its a sad chapter in a glorious story but hopefully, the next chapter will help not only protect those wolves that remain but also help to educate the humans who yet fail to understand the importance of preserving all wildlife. Sincerely, Susanne Belcher (So. Ca. artist)
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Oct 22, 2009
T :
Ohio
Nice!
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Oct 22, 2009
Tony :
Gainesville
Hi, love the site. Fun to read and informative. Hope to make it to Yellowstone someday.
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Oct 22, 2009
Ed :
Arkansas
Great trip report. Glad you guys made it to Glacier. Ed
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Oct 17, 2009
Jezibel :
Kansas
Great site. Sounds like you had a great trip to Glacier. Thanks for the trip report. J.
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Oct 13, 2009
Tim :
Austin Tx
Hey Cliff! Thanks for giving us some feedback. We appreciate it! I was just thinking that June, July, and August would be great in Glacier. More animals out, the waterfalls would be flowing big, still snow on the mountains, and the wildflowers would be in full bloom. I may have to meet you there! Now Im torn between the two Parks... Ha! Thanks Cliff, Tim
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Oct 13, 2009
Cliff :
Rocklin, CA
Looks like you two found another love! Outstanding pictures Tim and great narrating Christine! (as always!) Were heading there June 2010 and your TR just whetted my appetite! :)
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Oct 13, 2009
Christine :
Austin
Thanks, Staci! We’re glad you like the “Glacier version” of our website – it’s definitely a “must see for yourself” park. We share your sadness about the wolves and thank you for your sympathetic thoughts.
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Oct 12, 2009
Staci :
Pennsylvania
Looks like another great trip! Thanks for sharing Tim and Christine! Glacier looks like another place to put on my "to do" list! I am deeply saddened by the recent news of the wolf deaths and appreciate all you have done to care and report on their well being. Thanks sooooo much for sharing these trip highlights!
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Oct 8, 2009
Tim :
Austin
Hey Robin, many thanks for your kind comments. I dont know if you know it but Christine paid for 527s collar many years ago. She had followed her life and trials for all these years and we always looked for her when we were fortunate enough to spend time in the park. This was a very personal thing for us and this has been a very sad week at our home. Your thoughtful words are very much appreciated. Thank you Robin, Tim Springer
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Oct 8, 2009
Christine :
Austin, Texas
Robin, Thank you for your kind thoughts of sympathy. 527 will always be special to us and to a lot of other people. I hope you enjoyed your class - I’ve taken a few at Yellowstone Institute and enjoyed each one. If we can help you with more information on wolves, please e-mail our site. Many thanks for viewing and posting on our site. Christine
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Oct 8, 2009
Robin :
Montana
You dont know me but I was looking for more information on wolves after taking the Wolves of Yellowstone class last week with YAI. Thanks for sharing your information. I feel really awful about the collared wolves killed by hunters and I see you had a special affinity with 527F. My condolences.
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Oct 8, 2009
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Hey Tim, I believe Yellowstone is actually considered grassland biome. The Taiga or Boreal Forest biome is further north - Canada, Alaska. The forest trees in Yellowstone resemble the Taiga forests but the undergrowth does not. Yellowstone is rockier and the slopes are steeper compared to typical Taiga biome ecosystems. Pretty sure... Hope this helps. Tim
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Oct 7, 2009
Tim :
Tennessee
Is this a Taiga or grassland biome????? Please respond!!!
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Sept 25, 2009
Tim :
Austin, Tx
Thanks Brad. We really appreciate the kind words. We just got back from Glacier NP and I guess well just put the trip report up for that here as well. Should be of interest to Yellowstone visitors. Might take about two weeks to get it up. Nice to hear from folks like you Brad. Thanks! Tim
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Sept 24, 2009
Brad :
Anaheim, CA
One of the best Yellowstone websites, very well put together.
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Sept 24, 2009
Tim :
Austin Texas
Hi Mike, thanks for checking our site out. Cool you could surf the net while in the Park. Some trips we see very little wildlife. Some years are better than others. Weather, animal population numbers and luck all play a part. Our bear sighting numbers in the fall are dismall compared to the spring time and the wolf population is very low right now. We get what we get and I try to be happy with it. I hope both our next trips are scary with wildlife. Thanks for taking the time to write. Tim
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Sept 24, 2009
Mike Thomas :
Centerville Utah
I was in Slough Creek area last weekend. While their I was able to bring up the Internet on my cell card and searched on the area and found your web site. Loved to read the stories. You certainly had more success seeing the wildlife than I did on this trip. I look forward to my next trip, and to reading about yours.
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Sept 7, 2009
Tim :
Tx
Hi Kim, we really appreciate you hassling with the spam password and giving us feedback. I love the Park in July with the sunny days and flowers on Mt Washburn. Glad you made it to the Park. Hope you can return soon. T and C.
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Sept 6, 2009
Kim :
MO
We were in YNP this past July and cant wait to return. Reading your experiences just brings it all back. Thanks for sharing - love your photos. Kim
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Sept 4, 2009
Tim :
Tx
Thanks Brian, glad you enjoyed the images. Thanks for taking the time to post feedback. May we all return soon. Tim
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Sept 4, 2009
Brian :
NJ
Great pics, brings back a lot of memories of my many trips to Yellowstone. Cant wait to go again natparkhik@aol.com
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August 31, 2009
Tim :
Texas
Hey Robert in Florida! Thanks for taking the time to write. We really appreciate it. My folks lived in Florida for 10 years and really enjoyed it. Thanks for stopping by, Tim
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August 31, 2009
Tim :
Austin
Hi Catherine in Houston. Kinda hot isnt it? Montana looks pretty good about now. Glad you got to visit YNP last year I hope we both make it back soon. Thanks for your kind words. Tim
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August 31, 2009
Tim :
Here
Thanks anonymus for visiting us on Aug 21! Yellowstone leaves us speechless as well. What more needs be said? I hear ya. Tim
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August 31, 2009
Tim :
Austin, Texas
Thanks Tom for visiting our site. We are off to Glacier in a few weeks, it should be fun and different for us. Glad you enjoyed our reports, Tim
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August 30, 2009
Robert OBrien :
Marathon FL
Thank you.....almost like being there!
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August 28, 2009
Catherine Gauldin :
Houston, TX
These images are incredibly beautiful. Looking at them brings back one of the most awe inspiring experiences of my life; a visit last year to Yellowstone National Park.
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August 20, 2009
Tom Hunter :
Marietta, Georgia
I have greatly enjoyed reading of your many trips to Yellowstone and looking at the excellent photographs. Thanks for sharing the experiences.
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August 3, 2009
Tim :
Texas
Thanks Bonnie. Were glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for taking the time to write. Most kind of you. Tim
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August 3, 2009
bonniem :
Mississippi
Enjoyed the pics and trip reports...this site is new to me but will keep it on my "must check" list.
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July 30, 2009
jackie :
SD
An other thing I wanted to add to that silly ramble is how wonderful the photos have been on this site and the trip tales are so intreging and so interesting having been there now to see some of what Christine is writing about. We were truly blessed this trip...so many once in a lifetime experiences for just a large group.  Anyway thanks for your little site. Maybe give me some feedback to someother  wolfwatch sites. I will sure try this one. Thanks a bunch.  
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July 29, 2009
Tim :
Texas
Hi Jackie, that sounds exciting! Nature in action brutal as it is. You might post your inquiry on the Ynet forums. Lots more people over there, many visitors just back from the Park. Thanks for posting, Tim. Try: http://forums.yellowstone.net/
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July 27, 2009
Jackie Hoffman :
SD
Was in YSP, Lamar Valley, when two blacks wolves jumped a baby antelope, chased up and down the area in front of all of us for what seemed like forever, then just pulled off. Only to have the baby taken by the cayotes that had been needling the wolves earlier. Very intense and amazing to see. Thanks to all the "wolf watchers" there.Would love to hear from anyone else who got to see that. The blacks had come off a buffalo carcus waaay across a sagebrush flat above the river. Grizzly on it the next day.
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July 17, 2009
Tim :
Texas
Hi Chuck. Sounds like you enjoy the same months in the Park we do. We hope to return in Sept or Oct as well. Thanks for stopping by. Tim
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July 16, 2009
Chuck N :
Iowa
Keep up the good photos. I was there in Apr/May and appreciate the views. Hope to return in Sept.
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July 14, 2009
Tim and Christine :
Texas US
Hi Dieter. Thanks for reading Christine and my report. Always nice to have old friends drop by and check on us. Hope things are good for you and your family in Deutschland Dieter. Christine is enjoying her new dog Kodi. I hope your dogs are well, Tim
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July 14, 2009
Tim and Christinie :
Earth
Hey H and R! Thanks for stopping by and checking on our tiny little site. We hope you guys are doing well there, go Braves, and may there be many bears in your future. We hope your cats are doing ok. Take care, Tim and Christinie
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July 13, 2009
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Another wonderful report. Thanks for sharing. Dieter,Germany
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July 11, 2009
Hélène & René :
Hoofddorp, The Netherlands
Tim and Christine, as always a great report and fantastic photos. Looks like you had another great trip!Thanks for sharing! H & R
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July 10, 2009
T and C :
Texas U.S.
Thanks Reny for visiting our humble offering. People like you make it worthwhile to do the website. We are glad you enjoyed it! Tim and Christinie.
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July 10, 2009
Reny :
Maastricht, The Netherlands
Once again I enjoyed your tripreport and fantastic pictures. Thanks! Reny
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July 9, 2009
cathryn :
louisiana
Thanks for the info, Tim. Ill try this with my camera. Keep up the great work!
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July 7, 2009
Tim and Christine :
Texas, US
Thanks Chris for the feedback and the suggestions. Good ideas. That would be a big help to other visitors wouldnt it? Let me see if I can figure out a good way to do this.... Always good to hear from you Chris, Thanks for stopping by again! Tim and Christinie.
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July 7, 2009
Chris Khan :
Exeter, England, UK
Well Ive been checking for a week or two just to see the new update and today its been worth the wait. Wonderful writing and pictures as normal, actually I think some of the pictures are better than I have seen before. A suggestion though I know this must take a lot of time anyway: For those not familier with Yellowstone, could you label where you took the photos or produce a map of where you visited? Thank you once again for another wonderful experience, Chris
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July 6, 2009
Tim :
Texas, US
Thanks Cathryn for the kind words. Yellowstone IS fantastic isn’t it? Glad you enjoy the reports. We enjoy creating them. Regarding the images what you are talking about are “wide angle” images. Typically taken with low focal length lenses like 10 to 17mm. This gives a very wide view of the scene at hand. Then you compose the image trying to find a close subject combined with a far background subject. (flower close, mountain far. Or stream close fading off into sun far) Something like that. Next you have to have a large depth of field which means you have to have everything in focus. So you can set your camera to a small aperture like F/16 or so. Steve (Hoot) on Ynet taught me and perhaps he can help you. It can be done with a point and shoot. If your camera has a “landscape” setting or wide angle setting use that. Get close to your “close subject”. Get low with the camera. You will have to play with it but you will rapidly get the idea. For the blurred water I stick a very dark filter in front of the lens which causes the shutter speed to be slow. Hence the blurred water while all else is still sharp. Tripod of course. If you wish to discuss this further feel free to e-mail me us. Thanks Cathryn! Happy shooting, Tim
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July 6, 2009
Tim and Christine :
U.S.
Hey Marco, good to hear from you. I hope things are well for you folks over there. C and I will check out your images, they are always inspiring and educational. Thanks Marco for the feedback, Tim and Christine
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July 6, 2009
Tim :
Austin - 105 degrees F yesterday.
Hi Patrick, thanks for the feedback! We appreciate it. I was born in Gibson City Il. Take Care, Tim
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July 5, 2009
Marco Valk :
The Netherlands
Its always a joy to read your trip reports and this one is no exception. Great photos as well. Thanks for sharing. My photos on the web: http://www.pbase.com/marcovalk/root
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July 4, 2009
cathryn wright :
louisiana
I found your site via the YNET forums. Your stories and photos are incredible. Im curious about how you get many of your landscapes to look like the viewer is moving into the scene. I dont know how else to describe it. Being a novice with a point and shoot digital camera, am not sure what to call it but many of your flowing water scenes seem to move the viewer into the distance. Do you know what I mean? Anyway, Thanks for sharing such fantastic artwork. You are truly gifted! I discovered YNP 3 years ago and thats where I vacation every May now. Your sharing takes me back there and I thank you!
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July 4, 2009
Patrick Connolly :
Schaumburg, IL
Terrific trip report! So many outstanding photos. I am glad to hear you had a great trip and thankful that you shared your experiences.
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July 2, 2009
Christine :
Texas
Rain and snowmelt has made everything green and hopefully protects the Park from fires this summer. We did not see any wolf pups during the week we were there, though the Druids, Cottonwoods (527s pack) and the Blacktails (302s group) have puppies. The Agates do not. The Cottonwoods have 4 or 5 and I think the Druids have 11 (possibly a double litter). I havent heard of anyone seeing the Blacktail Packs pups yet, but Im pretty sure they have a litter. Thanks for posting, Staci!
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July 1, 2009
Staci :
Pennsylvania
Looks like another great trip! Thanks again for sharing! Ive been watching and waiting for the next report and was please to find one today! How to you think the park is in general? Winter rough or not? Anymore news on wolf pups? Thanks again! Staci
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June 30, 2009
Cliff :
Rocklin, CA
I love your latest report! I, (with family), was in the park from June 6-17. Looks like we were possibly wolf watching at the same time! Thanks again for all your time and effort in putting together this site! I will email you my link to my pbase account so you can see my pictures that may coincide with yours. -Cliff
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May 30, 2009
Dieter :
Germany
Once again I want say. This is a fantastic website. The best I have ever found on internet!!!
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May 28, 2009
Kodi :
Texas
Great site, lots of information here. Thanks for sharing, Kodi
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May 7, 2009
Tim :
Texas
Thanks David, we appreciate the feedback. I just saw a couple of pictures of the first wolf collared in Oregon. Pretty interesting. Thanks for looking at our site. Tim
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May 7, 2009
david :
canby OR
Great Photos and documentation of your time in the Park.
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May 4, 2009
Tim :
Texas
Hi Dawn, thanks for visiting and posting a reply. Im glad to hear people are using the wallpaper. I hope you have a chance to visit the Park again soon. Not too much longer for C and me. Thanks again, Tim
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May 3, 2009
Dawn Bostic :
Chesapeake, VA
Beautiful pictures. My husband and I visited the Yellowstone area in Summer of 2005, fell in love with the area instantly. Thank you for allowing us to use the posted pictures as beautiful wallpaper images.
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April 30, 2009
Tim and Christine :
Austin
Thanks for the comments Mary. September is a favorite time in the Park for us. The fall colors are wonderful for photography. The weather is usually nice, no bugs, and the animals are moving around more after the heat of summer. Have a great trip! Let us know how it goes, Tim
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April 30, 2009
Mary Langley :
LaFayette, GA
My husband and I will be going to Yellowstone in September for the first time and wanted to get a feel for the weather and what goes on that time of the year. We are so excited. Thanks for your entry. I enjoyed reading and looking at your pictures.
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April 10, 2009
Tim :
Tejas
Hey Skeets! Good to hear from you! I wonder how you are doing? How are things on Y-Net? Going to the Park soon? Glad you could stop by. We hope things are well for you. Happy Days dude, Tim and C
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April 10, 2009
Skeets :
Millis,MA.
just dropping in to say hi. Love that first shot from the Sept 08 page :)
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April 7, 2009
Tim :
Austin Texas
Thanks Karen for checking out our site and kindly taking the time to post a comment. We really appreciate it. September is one of our favorite months in the park. Lots of animals moving about and the fall colors are amazing. Have a great trip Karen, Tim.
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April 7, 2009
Karen Hathaway :
Snohomish, WA
Found your site while researching our first trip to Yellowstone in September, 2009. Your photos are gorgeous and I enjoyed your daily commentary. Now Im even more anxious to go! Many thanks for sharing.
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April 1, 2009
Tim and Christine :
Not in the Park dangit.
Hi Lynn from Ohio! June should be wonderful. Lots of babies. "So many things to see and so little time" very true! Glad you are using the wallpaper, I never know if its being used or not.... We hope you have a wonderful trip in Parkadise. Thanks much for stopping by, let us know how it went! Tim and Christinie.
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March 31, 2009
Lynn Blakeley :
Marysville, Ohio
Thank You, Such wonderful photographs. My wife and I are going in June, My second trip and her first. So many things to see and so little time. Your photos have excited my wife & I!!!! We cant wait to get there.Thanks Tim & Christine for letting the public use your photos as wallpaper. Lynn:)
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March 6, 2009
Tim :
Austin
Thanks much Richard from Alberta! Christine works hard on the narrative and does do a great job. The Rockies are very special for us as well. We have not visited them together in Canada but have made it to Alaska. Thanks Richard and God Bless to you as well. Tim
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Feb 23, 2009
R Bennett :
Alberta Canada
Hi Tim and Christine, I loved your photos and your narrative / description. Tim, you have some very impressive telephoto work. I love Yellowstone, and the Rockies from USA through Canada and on to Alaska. Thanks for sharing your gift of beauty and appreciation of nature. God Bless ! Richard
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Jan 21, 2009
Tim :
Austin Texas
Thanks Butch, Late Feb should be a really good time to see wolves. Could be a tad chilly though eh? Christine has been there in winter but I never have. Hopefully someday. Blacktail plateau to the Lamar are great for wolves right now. Have a great time and thanks for stopping by. Tim
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Jan 21, 2009
butch jordan :
shreveport, la
nice site. i plan on being in the yellowstone area feb. 23 - 28. i will be on a mission to see wolves.
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Jan 20, 2009
Tim :
Texas
Hey Deb, sounds like a great trip you have planned! The wolf numbers are down right now but hopefully we will have lots of pups in the spring. The Lamar is one of our favorites too. Good to hear from you, Tim
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Jan 7, 2009
Deb :
New Hampshire
We are looking forward to our trip to yellowstone at the end of Aug begin of sept.2009 We are sure hoping to see some wolfs and maybe a bear or two. We have been about three years ago and just loved it so much. Lamar valley is a reaL favorite.....
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Jan 6, 2009
Tim :
Austin Texas
Thanks William! Ontario sounds nice. 20 years is too long, we hope you get a trip in soon. The place is magic. Thanks for visiting and dropping us a note. Tim
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Jan 5, 2009
Wm Munro :
Ontario, Canada
Excellent photos! I have bookmarked them and view them occasionally. The last time I was in Yellowstone was in about 20 years ago. Sure do miss it, maybe Ill return someday.
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Jan 5, 2009
Tim and Christine :
Earth
Hi Mike and Sara! Slough Creek IS a great place to watch eh? I cant wait for spring to come around. Not sure when we are going this year but May 17th sounds perfect. Sounds like a great trip.Thanks for visiting and taking the time to write. Tim and Christine.
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Jan 1, 2009
Mike & Sara Regan :
Indianapolis, IN
We have been going to Yellowstone for the past 6 years. Slough Creek is one our main spots to watch for wolves, bears, and eagles. After reading your story we are looking forward to going back May 17 2009. We also carry bear spray. We have not been in your position yet, back as you said, that little spray can sure gives toy a false sense of security while you are in your car. Hope to see you next year. Thanks for the story. Mike & sara
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Dec 8, 2008
Tim :
Texas
Hi Karen yes we do sell the images. I need to get more organized about it. One of these days... If you load the image you will get an address in your address bar like "http://www.ylwstone.com/t10p47.jpg". If you give me the name of the file which is the info between the / and the .jpg (here it is t10p47) and tell me the size you want I can quote you a price. Some images cant be blown up too large but most of the work on the trip reports can. I have sold them up to 20"x30". Email me at tim@ylwstone.com. Thanks Karen! Tim
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Dec 7, 2008
Karen Free :
Vancouver, WA
I would like to know if you are selling your pictures that you have shown online? The photos are beautiful!! My husband and I made our 3rd annual trip to Yellowstone in October and our photos never come out like yours--would like to frame them.
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Nov 25, 2008
Tim Springer :
Austin
Thanks Jim for taking the time to write. Christine and I appreciate it. February in Mammoth sounds excellent. Bring plenty of warm clothes. Ha! Christine has been there in -20 degree temps.. Thanks Jim, Tim
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Nov 24, 2008
Jim Ezold :
Springfield, MA
Great web site. My wife and I will be coming out(staying at Mammouth) February 09. Thanks for the information and pictures.... Jim
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Nov 23, 2008
Tim and Christine :
Austin Texas
Thanks Maureen for the kind words. Glad you could make it to the Park this fall. We hope you had a good trip. A large part of the allure of the Park for us is the uncertainty of the experience. You never know what will happen - weather, animals, people, luggage.... Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to write us Maureen! T and C
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Nov 20, 2008
Maureen Ware :
Rochester, NY
Thanks for sharing your trip. I always love your stories and Tims photos. I especially love the early morning shots at Lake, and the way Tim seems to caputre the "moody" sky. What a great experience you had in Pelican Valley! We were in the park for a few days at the beginning of your trip, but alas didnt run into each other. Maybe next year. Youve given me some ideas for future hikes.
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Nov 14, 2008
Tim :
Austin
Hi Mike. Good to hear from you over here. It was a different trip for sure. Ill try to get over the the forum and post some pics soon. Really glad you can make it next sept! I always like to see what accomplished photogs bring back from the Park. See you on the TFP, Tim
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Nov 14, 2008
Tim :
Austin
Thanks Renee! Always nice to know people are out there reading our reports. Nice that our efforts are appreciated. Thanks! Tim
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Nov 14, 2008
Tim :
Austin
Hi George! Thanks for visiting. I have fished some in the Park, really liked the Soda Butte. Would lke to fish Slough sometime I hear its very good. Thanks George! Tim
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Nov 14, 2008
Tim :
Austin
Hey Don, thanks for the note. The 5dII does sound really good and the 100-400 is a perfect lens for the Park. I may have to try that body out as well. They are taking their time with it though arent they? Tim
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Nov 13, 2008
Mike :
Baytown, Texas
Nice work again. Looks like a fantastic trip. Tim, Ive been waiting on TPF for your images... Thanks for this website. Im going in September, 2009! Mike
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Nov 6, 2008
Renee :
Cincinnati
Such wonderful descriptions and photographs of your adventures in Yellowstone....thanks for sharing your experiences!
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Nov 2, 2008
george sideris :
upstate ny
i just discovered yellowstone park this past summer i fished slough creek i love you rsite and the updates
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Oct 29, 2008
Don Crow :
Livermore, Ca
Great story and pics! Ive been to Yellowstone twice and hope to go again this spring. Would love to see Wolves as well as all the other amazing wildlife there and take some pics with my new 5dII (has to be in by then!!!) and my 100-400mm!
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Oct 28, 2008
Dean Street :
Colorado Springs
Great pics and wonderful experiences. My family and I are planning a trip in June of 09. My kids ages 7 and 9 cant hardly wait. Thanks for sharing your experiences. We are taking a Pop up trailer. Do you have any recomendations on where to stay. I know that some of the campgrounds require hard sided campers. Thanks so much. Street@comcast.net
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Oct 24, 2008
Tim :
Austin, home of the #1 Texas Longhorns!
Hey Cindy, thanks for the kind encouragement! Christine works hard on the script and takes notes in her journal each night so she can compose the reports later. She does a great job. Of course, I always thought the script went along with the pictures not the pictures going along with the script......... :) ha! Thanks much Cindy! Tim
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Oct 23, 2008
Cindy Thompson :
West Virginia
I love your trip reports! Your descriptions are so vivid I can imagine myself back inside the park for a visit. I also love the photographs that go along with your stories. Thanks and I look forward to reading more!!
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Oct 22, 2008
Tim :
Too far from the Park
Hello Christine from England! Thank you for the kind feedback. Glad you made it to the Park in the spring. It is addictive isn’t it? I always wish we lived closer to the Park but it could be worse eh? Hope you make it back soon Christine. Tim
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Oct 22, 2008
Tim :
Tejas
Hey Willem, great to hear from you. Glad to hear you are headed back to the Park. I believe Annie is still there but Jan and Bill may have just left. Bill was in prime form gearing up for the next election..... Ha! We left the bear there for you. Tell him hello for us. Ciao Tim
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Oct 22, 2008
Tim :
Texas
Hi Todd, thank you for the kind feedback. Always nice to meet another person who appreciates the Park like we do. I hope you guys had a great trip. Tim
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Oct 22, 2008
Tim and Christine :
Deep South
Thanks Reny! thanks for dropping by! We appreciate it. Tim and Christine
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Oct 22, 2008
Tim :
Austin
Hi Cindy! Yes, it was exciting. I can tell when I became concerned because I stopped taking pictures. Ha! The last shots I have are of the bear crossing the creek. He was down wind so I thought he would smell us and run like they usually do but he kept sniffing and coming. Every time he would get off track he would stop and taste the air and aim directly towards us again. I finally felt he was going to turn and then he stopped, sniffed and started up the long hill we were on. We were laying on top of the hill so we dropped down the other side and as soon as we were out of his line of sight we ran like chickens. Christine is surprisingly fast when properly motivated…. Thanks for dropping us a note Cindy! Tim
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Oct 22, 2008
Tim :
CenTex
Hey H&R! Good to hear from yall! I did look for you folks while we were there. It was nice sitting watching the bears and wolves in the big empty quiet of Pelican Valley. We had hiked in with the sole purpose of finding Cs wolf 640 - the one whose collar she paid for. The chances of success were extremely limited so we felt very fortunate to find her and the rest of the Mollies. -Its a huge valley. Yellowstone was very kind to us once again. Take care guys, Tim
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Oct 22, 2008
Christine :
England
Fantastic, wonderful,awesome photographs and a really intersting trip report, thanks for taking the time to share. I was in Yellowstone & Grand Tetons for my first trip in May/June 2008 and loved it, I will be back. Reports like yours just fuel the desire. Thank you. Christine
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Oct 21, 2008
willem (willemw on Y-net) :
right now Strasbourg, France, returning to Holland
As always loved to read your story and pictures. Anticipation is building up, three days before I leave the Netherlands Saturday to cross the ocean, and most of the US, to arrive in the park. Wonderful you included pictures of Jan, Bill and Ann. I am looking forward to meet these old friends again. Hope our roads cross as well, one day. Happy you didnt wait for the bear! Ciao Willem
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Oct 21, 2008
Todd Plank :
Gardners, PA
Thanks for taking the time to put your September trip together in this webpage. We were in the park just a week or so beforehand. You did an excellent job with the pictures and reports.
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Oct 21, 2008
Reny (Y-net) :
Maastricht, The Netherlands
Tim & Christine, again I loved reading your report and looking at your awesome pictures.
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Oct 21, 2008
Cindy :
Jerome, ID
WOW...did you all have some excitement or what? Amazing photos and reports. Would NOT have wanted to have been you trying to staying ahead of snap jaws crossing the creek! That is scary stuff!! Thanks for sharing!
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Oct 21, 2008
René & Hélène :
The Netherlands
Hey Tim and Christine, enjoyed reading your latest report. Must have been so cool to have the bears and wolves all to yourselves in Pelican Valley. Darn, we were in the park in the same week but somehow missed running into you guys at some point! Maybe some day well have better fortunes.
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Oct 21, 2008
Tim :
Tejas
Thanks much Dieter! We appreciate the comments and encouragement. Christine puts a lot of time and effort into writing the reports. Its not an easy, quick thing to do. She always does a great job of capturing and recording our trips in an entertaining fashion. Hope things are well there in Deutschland. Tim
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Oct 21, 2008
Dieter :
Germany
Awesome shots and a great trip report! Thanks for sharing. Also I hope to meet you in the park one day.
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Oct 20, 2008
Tim and Christine :
Austin
Thanks Cliff! Very kind of you. Always nice to meet another Yellowstone fan. See you in the Park! T & C
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Oct 20, 2008
Cliff :
Rocklin, Ca
I truly enjoy and appreciate your trip reports! You two have done a great job on putting your website together! Hope to meet you in the park someday :).
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Sept 29, 2008
Mike & Kara Ward :
Chicago, Illinois
We wanted to thank you for the great information you provided. We took our first trip to Yellowstone and this site was very helpful in preperation. I have studied wolves for sometime, in many regions. Lamar valley was simply the best. I utilize canine behavior in my training with domestic dogs and their humans. The study of wolves is vital for me both professionally and spiritually. My hope is that Brother Wolf may come to roam this Earth it was once givin by the creator, and that we may grow to understand theyre role on the eco-system. They manage theyre numbers fine. We need to learn to co-habitate and Yellowstone allows the chance for that. Your tips were right on! Thanks again, Mike ward www.pack-mentality.com
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Sept 24, 2008
Tim and Christine :
Austin Texas
Thanks Dieter, Mike and Adsila! We really appreciate you taking the time to respond. We are leaving again for the Park Saturday Sept 27th and will return to Austin on Oct 4th. Looks like good weather for hikes with plenty of sun for pictures. Always takes us a while to get the trip reports up though. Anyway, thanks for checking out our site and for all the emails and guestbook entries and we will be back Oct 4th hopefully with more stories and maybe a picture or two. Tim and Christine
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Sept 23, 2008
Adsila :
US
Excellent website! Whenever Im curious about Yellowstone, I come here. Its inspiring!
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Sept 22, 2008
Mike :
Baytown, Texas
Fantastic images, and very nice narration. I have only started to view the site, and will definitely be be back to see the rest. Beautiful work!! Mike
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August 29, 2008
Dieter :
Germany
Changing of your website is awesome!!! The pics are amazing!! I love your website!! She is superb!!
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August 23, 2008
Tim :
Tejas
Thanks Pamela, We really appreciate it. Tim
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August 22, 2008
Pamela B :
TPF
Excellent port folio here! Very nice work
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August 14, 2008
Tim Springer :
Texas
Thanks Gary! Were glad you like it. Always nice to hear people actually show up and look at our work. Tim
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August 13, 2008
Gary Lear :
Indiana
I love your photos! You have a great site! Keep up the awesome job!
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July 23, 2008
Mark Pryor :
Pa.
Just days away from fishing 3rd meadow of slough creek. Will be staying at frenchies meadow, cant wait. Been getting nothing but great reports on the fishing. Keep those pics coming, This is a great place on this earth. Thanks again Mark Pryor Phila Fire Dept.
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July 21, 2008
Tim Springer :
Texas
Hi David and Mckeena! Thanks for stopping by and looking at our site. It IS really cool to be able to see the wolves and bears in the wild. Yellowstone is such a gift. A place where you can go and see the animals living and interacting in the way they were meant to. It is an unforgettable experience to have a grizzly cross the road in front of you or to watch a pack of wolves move through a valley. Thanks for writing you two! We really appreciate it. Tim and Christine
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July 21, 2008
DAVID HEIDELBURG :
Ohio
I LIKE TO SEE THE WOLVES ON THERE IT IS SO COOL WHEN THERE OUT IN THE WILD.
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July 21, 2008
Mckenna Heidelburg :
Ohio
I LIKE TO SEE THE ANIMALS ON HER MY FAVROTE ONE IS WHEN THE GRIZZLY BEAR CROSSED THE ROAD.
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July 20, 2008
Tim :
Austin Tx
Austin, 90 degrees 60 days in a row and counting...
Hey Joe and Jennifer, Great choice for a honeymoon! No worries the North Rim Closures are only a small side road that gives access to viewing locations only. The Main Grand Loop Road that goes all the way around the park is very much open. So you can go to the Lamar and Slough and everywhere else just like you always do. You just cant view the falls where you usually can. I found this also: "The good news is that the South Rim will be open with access to Artist Point so you can still see the Lower Falls. You can also park at Uncle Toms cabin (South Rim access) and hike the Rim Trail and steps below it. Walk west to a view of the Upper Falls. The view is very beautiful from Artist Point. A hint - go earlier or later in the day. Mid-day is when a lot of the tour busses arrive." So thats an option for viewing locations. You probably seen this but it has a map of the small closure: http://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/roadclosures.htm The Park is lovely this time of year. Check out the flowers on Mt Washburn. Lots of moose in the Tetons. Have a great trip guys! Tim and Christine
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July 19, 2008
Joe&Jennifer :
Chicago, IL
Tim and Christine - love the site. We are honeymooning in the Tetons and Yellowstone in August. To our horror, we have now learned the "north rim closures" are in effect for the entire summer. Does this mean we cannot go to Lamar Valley, Slough Creek, or anywhere else on the NE side of the Park? We are staying in the grand tetons. I havent noticed any other roads leading in that area. Does this also mean we cannot see the Lower or Upper falls? Any detour routes to get to Lamar valley or the Falls for us would be desperately appreciated. We have tried the National Park websites and information phone number and have not found them very helpful. Thank you in advance, as our honeymoon begins 2 weeks from today!
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Christine :
Austin Texas
Thanks for visiting our site, Susan! Glad you enjoyed it.
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Susan Leslie :
GREAT PICTURES, AND I LOVE READING ABOUT YOUR TRIP THERE. IT"S SO NICE WE STILL HAVE PLACES LIKE YELLOWSTONE TO ENJOY.
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Tim :
Texas
Thanks for the note Mark! The first week of August should be great for fishing. Water levels good by then. Dad and I fished the Soda Butte and found the upper regions winding through the woods were best. The third meadow of Slough is a bit of a hike but the cutthroat fishing should be excellent. Have a great trip!
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Mark Pryor :
Phila Pa.
I will be going to the 3rd meadow, for a weeks worth of fly-fishing. the pics area great way of getting pumped up for my trip the 1st week of Aug. Tank you for a real treat its a beautiful place. Mark
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Tim :
Texas
Thanks Stefano! You are going to love Yellowstone. Summer is beautiful in the Park. Be sure and spend time on Mt Washburn. The flowers there in the summer are spectacular and in the mornings (during the summer) its one of the best places to see grizzlies and wolves. Have a great trip! Tim
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Stefano :
Italy
This summer we will go to Yellowstone; thanks for your informations and photos (very nice the 2008 may)
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Tim Springer :
Austin Texas
Thanks wolflover! Yes it was awesome. Ive seen some here in Texas but never near the Park. I wanted a picture badly but alas it was not to be. Thanks for stopping by! I know one or two wolf lovers...
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Wolflover :
You saw a Bobcat! That is Awesome!
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Staci :
Thanks Christine! Im ordering the books now! Sounds like great summer reading to me!!! Ive been exploring the possibilities of attending the Yellowstone Institute and am making it one of my goals! Well see! In the meantime I look forward to more updates on your trips.
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Christine :
Texas
Staci, Thanks for visiting our website and were so glad you enjoy it. The wolves are indeed fascinating creatures and there are many books out there. I recommend "The Yellowstone Wolves: The First Year" by Gary Ferguson and "Decade of the Wolf" by Doug Smith (head of the Yellowstone Wolf Project) and Gary Ferguson. Each will follow the story of wolf introduction in a very personal way and make the Park even more special on your next visit. Also, "Yellowstone Wolves in the Wild" by James Halfpenney is also good. Jim gives tours and teaches classes at Yellowstone Institute.
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Staci:
Love the latest account of your recent trip! I visited the Park last year for the first time - I envy your frequent trips but enjoy the Park through your eyes! Hope to return next summer for a longer visit but in the meantime will visit here to get my Park fix! I am fascinated by the wolves and would love to learn more about them. Any good ideas for resources? Thanks again for your wonderful visits and for sharing them with us!
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Tim Springer :
Texas
Dieter, I am really glad you signed our guestbook. I was hoping you would. Your enthusiasm for the Park helps us enjoy it more when we are there and your support of Christine and our website is very much appreciated. More people than you could know are thankful for your efforts on behalf of the wolves. Sie sind unser Freund. Dankeschon Dieter!
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Dieter Sandbothe:
Breathtaking This website is the best to find on the Internet!! Fantastic photos and very good reports. Shining work of you both.
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Tim Springer:
Thanks Chris! Christine and I truly appreciate you reading our reports and taking the time to respond. It helps to know someone is out there! It does take some time to put them together but thankfully there are two of us working on it, me doing the images and the html code and C writing the wonderful script. Nice to have something we can create together.
For camera equipment presently (6/25/2008) I am using my old Canon 20D body along with a 500mm f4.5, 400 f5.6, 80-200L, and for landscapes a Canon 10-22mm lens that I like a lot. The 10mm lens is a must for wide-angle landscapes on a 1.6 cop camera body. On the May 2008 trip I used a 10 stop ND filter for the blurred water shots. Yellowstone is such a great place to practice nature photography.
Thanks again Chris!
Tim and Christine
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Tim Springer:
Hey guys! Thanks much for stopping by. We really appreciate you visiting our site and taking the time to leave some feedback! Tim
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Joan & Merle:
We really enjoyed your pictures and the narrative of you trip. It made Yellowstone come alive for us. J & M
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