Wildsam Field Guides: Yellowstone explores our first national park and the lands that surround it: a trove of American history and one of the world’s most vital natural habitats.

Insight from local experts, guides and scientists reveals profound volcanic forces, America’s greatest bison herds, wolfpacks, and a human story stretching back thousands of years. From famed geysers to deep backcountry to lore-steeped Western characters, Wildsam Yellowstone wanders far through the place once called Wonderland.

Discover local stories, natural wonders and historic gems, including:

Local intel for Yellowstone backcountry activities, trails, scenic views, geothermal wonders A 3-day road trip itinerary to experience the best of the park Hearty breakfast spots and outfitter recs to gear up for exploring Best base camps for local art, craft brews, homemade pasta, vinyl browsing and quirky memorabilia Stories from local voices including bison experts, fly fishing guides, astrobiologists, Indigenous historians, park rangers, writers and artists Scientific surprises behind Grand Prismatic Springs, the park’s wolf packs and Yellowstone’s mega volcano Shamans, summer jobs, misadventures, buffalo soldiers, park architecture and more historical clips A legacy excerpt from author Jim Harrison

Contributors include grizzly advocate and literary legend Doug Peacock, volcano expert Wendy Stoval, natural-world guide Ashea Mills, Wyoming memoirist Nina McConigley and wolf biologist Rick McIntyre among others.