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Explore our award
winning electronic field trips! Since
2001, Yellowstone has been offering eTrips to
share the resources and treasures of the world’s
first national park. Embark on these exciting
adventures and look through new Windows Into Wonderland.
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The Yellowstone Park Foundation |
Eight
partners have contributed to the Windows
Into Wonderland Project.
Major funders of Windows Into Wonderland eTrips
are:
Supported by the National Science Foundation under
Grant No.0307709
Windows Into Wonderland
Major Awards
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Getting Into Hot
Water |
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The Firehole River makes waves as it flows through
some of the most remarkable country on our planet.
By the time the river has finished its run through
three major geyser basins, nearly a quarter of its
water comes from geysers and hot springs. Look into
the water’s depths and learn how the river’s
water chemistry and living creatures are affected
by Yellowstone’s hot water taps! First aired:
November 2006 |
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Yellowstone Exposed
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All is revealed in this exciting Yellowstone exposé!
Once described as the greatest natural laboratory
on the surface of the globe, Yellowstone National
Park presents an endless supply of scientific puzzles.
Discover how early researchers conducted geologic
studies in the park and learn how new technology
is providing fresh insights into the park’s
volcanic and seismic forces. First aired: February
2006 |
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Where the Bison Roam
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Meet Rosie, a young bison alone in a Yellowstone
winter, and learn how she is affected by the park’s
thermal areas. How will these sites influence Rosie’s
behavior or sway her migration choices? What advantages
do they possess and what threats do they pose? Will
these areas determine whether Rosie lives or dies?
It’s a question of survival, Yellowstone style!
First aired: October 2005 |
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Speed Goats in Court
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Learn why one of the fastest animals in the
world may not be able to outrun the danger of regional
extinction. Join our dueling attorneys and investigate
the “where,” “what,” “how,”
and “why” of this compelling Yellowstone
drama. First aired: September 2005 |
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Geyser Quest
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Investigate how the geysers of Yellowstone
National Park are formed and explore how they may
change. A blend of modern and historic photographs
allows you to open a window through time to compare
the present faces of the park’s hydrothermal
treasures with their manifestations in the past.
First aired: May 2005 |
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The Wolves of Yellowstone:
Legacy, Legend, and Recovery |
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In January of 1995, 14 wolves were brought to a
new home, Yellowstone National Park. How are the
wolves doing ten years later? Take a summer vacation
with Grady and Aspen; listen as they recite wolf
legends to their grandparents and hear Grandpa’s
wolf talk. You will learn about the story of the
gray wolf – from eradication to restoration in the
park. First aired: March 2005 |
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On the Scene of the Yellowstone Hotspot |
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Newsflash! This just in: our sources report that there is a fast-breaking story in Yellowstone National Park. Geysers, earthquakes, and shifting shorelines in Yellowstone Lake have prompted ace reporters to investigate the real story behind the Yellowstone scenes. Join our team as they "scoop the news" on the Yellowstone hotspot!
First aired: February 2005
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Hot Colors - Windows Into Hidden Worlds |
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A submarine capable of miniaturization has been pirated from the Yellowstone Ministry of Mysteries-and you are on the mission to retrieve it! Experience the hidden worlds of microorganisms as you trek through the park's "hot colors."
First aired: September 2004
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To Eat or Be Eaten |
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Focus your "private eye" on Yellowstone and investigate a real "who done
it"-the mystery of the missing elk! Spy on a special sleuthing team as it
snoops for clues in the form of tracks, abandoned bones, and blood stains.
Eavesdrop on discussions about predator/prey interactions and the latest
tracking techniques.
First aired: March 2004
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Zooming in on Hayden Valley |
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Zoom into an out-of-this world adventure! Stow away with Intergalactic Park
Service Rangers as they explore Yellowstone’s Hayden Valley. Hazard a peek at
the Yellowstone hot spot, venture into a volcanic caldera, study the soils, and
learn about the life forms!
First aired: November, 2003
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Yellowstone’s Trumpeter Swan |
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It’s a fairytale come true! Become a trumpeter swan and get a bird’s eye view
of the perks and perils of Yellowstone National Park. Will you stay in the park
year-round or migrate far away? Will you face predators, habitat loss, or
another risk? It’s your choice in this exciting (and dangerous) adventure!
First aired: October, 2003
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Wolves of Yellowstone |
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Can you imagine being here in Yellowstone at dawn on a quiet morning? You've
tramped through a new snowfall and now you wait upon a lonely ridge. And
suddenly you hear it—a cry that echoes across the valley to tingle your spine.
It is the howl of a wolf.
First aired: March 2002. Last updated: April, 2003 |
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Bears of Yellowstone |
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Ready for a walk on the wild side? Take a look at the magnificent bears of
Yellowstone—grizzly and black, habits and hazards, mayhem and management. This
is one field trip that "bears" a closer look and may save not only a bear's
life, but your own!
First aired: April, 2002. Last updated: January 2003 |
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Influences of Art on Yellowstone |
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Artists have played important roles in interpreting the Yellowstone region.
Early written and oral reports of the marvelous Yellowstone features were often
disbelieved. Find out how these great master-pieces influenced Yellowstone. First aired: May, 2002. Last updated: November 2002
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Fire Ecology |
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Welcome aboard our virtual field trip to explore fire and the role it plays in
the Yellowstone ecosystem. Many people think of fire as “bad”, especially when
it threatens lives or property. But naturally occurring fires - those not
started by humans - are neither “good” nor “bad”. They are a part of nature.
First aired: November 2001. Last updated: September 2002 |
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Yellowstone History |
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Imagine this electronic field trip could serve as a magic window and you could
see Yellowstone's past through the eyes of the people who lived it. Against a
backdrop of breathtaking scenery, they walked the mountains, explored the
forests, and worked to preserve this special place for the future.
First aired: October 2001. Last updated: October 2002 |
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Park Orientation |
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Over one hundred years ago, Yellowstone was described as "a great breathing
place for the national lungs." Discover how the idea of a national park began
and how it has grown to become an inspiration.
First aired: October 2001
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