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Greater Yellowstone Natural History
Greater Yellowstone Natural History
Connecting You with Nature in Yellowstone Country
Start your adventure with the nature of Yellowstone here in the Draper Museum of Natural History. Learn about grizzly bears, wolves, moose, eagles, wildfire geology, and more. Explore our exhibits, collections, programs and research. Keep up to date on our programs, research, and all topics related to the ecology and human-nature interactions in the Greater Yellowstone Area with our expanded blog, Fieldnotes from the Edge of the Wild, or check out our YouTube channel at DraperNHmuseum.
Immerse yourself in our interactive exhibit experiences, take a field trip with our staff scientist/naturalists, or attend a presentation by leading authorities on Yellowstone's natural wonders and current topics.
Our mission is to foster natural resource stewardship by promoting increased understanding of and appreciation for the relationships binding humans and nature in the Greater Yellowstone Region. We want to help connect you with the nature of Yellowstone and transform you from visitor to explorer.
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An Expedition Guide to the Nature of Yellowstone & the Draper Museum of Natural History
By Dr. Charles R. Preston, curator
This new book highlights Draper and the Greater Yellowstone region it interprets. Richly illustrated with beautiful, color photography
Available in our Museum Store online or by calling 800.533.3838.
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Carl Preussl (1894 – after 1934) Old Faithful, 1929 oil on canvas. 3.01
Yellowstone has always inspired artists as well as scientists and nature lovers. See the nature of Yellowstone through art.
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