Get The exclusive Masterclass Collection from the 2023 Yellowstone Summit
Get ALL 37 masterclass presentations on all things Yellowstone, and gain deep insight into the the park on a whole new level.
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"There is so much variety. Whatever your interest - animals, birds, geology, hiking, camping, family activities - you will hear about it at the Summit. I was so impressed by the number and variety of knowledgeable speakers who gave their time to share with us this very special place that is Yellowstone." Robin C.
"These sessions were endlessly rewarding for myself and my whole family. The wide variety of presentations offered something enjoyable for casual park visitors and hard core enthusiasts alike. It was a unique treat to revisit lessons we have learned from previous visits, and we have a new body of knowledge that will surely enhance future excursions to the park." Michael D.
Attention Yellowstone Lovers!
Whether it's your first visit, or your 100th, you won't want to miss
the Yellowstone Masterclass Collection from the Yellowstone Summit.
This annual live event is a transformative 4 days of expert speakers and deep Yellowstone connection to help you learn, connect, engage, and celebrate a shared love of Yellowstone.
Get instant access to the 2023 collection and dive right in to the impactful presentations from over 30 Yellowstone experts—from resource managers, researchers, and historians to local naturalist guides, photographers, authors, and artists—even if you missed the live event.
Listen in your favorite podcast app, or binge the videos. Or both! You choose.
Enjoy presentations on all things Yellowstone, including:
Bears * Wolves * Bison * Birds * Elk * Spring Babies * Geology * Archaeology * Thermal Features * Flowers * Hiking * Fly Fishing * Trip Planning * Art *Writing * Filmmaking * Indigenous Perspectives * Digiscoping * History * Architecture * Nature Journaling * Gateway Community Activities, Yellowstone for Kids, and more...
Whether you...
...have been to the park dozens of times and crave learning all you can
...are planning your first trip to Yellowstone and need insider advice
...want to broaden your experiences in the park with new skills and understanding in photography, wildlife watching, hiking, artistic endeavors, and more
...are dreaming of your next visit and can't wait to get back
...the Yellowstone Masterclass Collection from the Yellowstone Summit is for you!
Get insider intel from the source
Get the latest updates and reports from Yellowstone experts, researchers, managers, and naturalist-guides.
Learn new and surprising things about the park
Dive in on a deeper, more fascinating level and discover a whole new side to Yellowstone.
Enhance your in-park experiences
Learn new skills and insights that will make your in-park experiences even richer, whether it's your first visit, or your 100th.
The Speakers & Topics
You can see full speaker profiles on the Meet the Speakers page.
DEEP DIVE
Compelling discussions and updates on Yellowstone science, history, wildlife, geology, Indigenous connections to the park, and the future of Greater Yellowstone
Nate Bowersock
Lessons from Tracking Yellowstone's Bears
Carolyn Bulin
Spring Babies
Frances Clark
Portraits of Yellowstone Plants
Paul Doss
Geology and Ecology
Jim Halfpenny
To See a Bear
Bob Landis
Three Packs, Three, White Alpha Females. Sneak peek footage and Q&A (VIP Pass)
Craig Lee
Ice Patch Archaeology in the Greater Yellowstone
Josh Mann
Reconnecting our Historic Pathways
Rick McIntyre
Stories of Yellowstone Wolves
Grant Meyer
Wake of the Floods: What Extreme Events of the Past Can Tell Us About Flood Impacts, Recovery, and Climate Change (VIP Pass)
Danielle Oyler
Bear Country Lessons and Q&A (VIP Pass)
Francesca Pine-Rodriguez
Art, Indigenous Voices, and Yellowstone
Live discussion and Q&A (VIP Pass)
Leslie Quinn
Yellowstone Then, Yellowstone Now with Q&A (VIP Pass)
Ruth Quinn
Old Faithful Inn and Beyond: The Architecture of Robert C. Reamer
Doug Smith
Reflecting on a Career with Wolves
Live Q&A (VIP Pass)
Nathan Varley
Wildlife Update: Bison, Wolves, Elk, and More
Lee Whiteplume
Nez Perce Perspectives on the Buffalo Hunt
Todd Wilkinson
Ripple Effect: How to Save Yellowstone and America's Most Iconic Wildlife Ecosystem
Live discussion (VIP Pass)
INspired by yellowstone
See the park through the eyes of artists and photographers
Suzie Garner
Field Journaling Methods
Jane Lavino
Thomas Moran's Yellowstone
Tom Murphy
Seasons of Yellowstone
Kate and Adam Rice
Live Photography Q&A (VIP Pass)
Kristen Ryan
Capturing the Magic of Grand Teton National Park
Aaron Schuerr
Plein Air Painting in Yellowstone
Behind the Scenes in an Artist's Studio (VIP Pass)
Ann Skelton
The Art of Photographing Yellowstone
Julia Spencer
Thomas Moran's Yellowstone
enhance your park experience
Practical tips and how-to's for getting the most out of your visit
Shauna Baron
Yellowstone Park Tour: Gifts from the Volcano
George Bumann
Five Wildlife Cues Most People Miss
George Bumann the Younger
Yellowstone for Kids...by a Kid
Melba Coleman
Give Digiscoping a Try!
Jenny Golding
Paddling Yellowstone Lake
Melynda Harrison
Exploring the Greater Yellowstone - Things to Do Beyond Yellowstone's Border
Susan Jennys
Hiding in Plain Sight: Observing Some of Yellowstone’s Lesser Known Thermal Features
Backcountry Thermal Hikes (VIP Pass)
Ashea Mills
LNT 2.0: Taking Leave No Trace Ethics To a Deeper Level
Tyrene Riedl
Fly Fishing in the World's First National Park
Joshua Theurer
The Joy of Birds
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"The ability to tap into so much expertise was such a privilege."
Bea A.
"Our favorite part of the Yellowstone Summit was the variety of presentations that were available for us to attend. All of the speakers were so knowledgeable and passionate about the topics which they presented, and we learned so much during each session."
Mike H.
How Does it work?
Once you sign up and purchase the masterclass collection, you'll receive an email with instructions for how to access the presentations. You'll have the option to listen to them on the go in podcast format, or watch the videos online. Or both!
You'll have ongoing access to the presentations, so you can take your time listening/watching, and return to them as many times as you'd like!
Get ALL 37 masterclass presentations on all things Yellowstone, and gain deep insight into the the park on a whole new level.
Just $97
Meet your hosts!
Hey there! We are George Bumann and Jenny Golding of A Yellowstone Life.
In the 20 years we’ve been educating visitors in Yellowstone–George speaking and teaching for many of the leading organizations, museums, agencies, and concessions operators in the region, and Jenny directing the Yellowstone Institute followed by founding and designing online content and programs for A Yellowstone Life —we’ve had the extraordinary privilege to learn from and see the park through the eyes of some pretty incredible people.
THE ORIGINS OF THE YELLOWSTONE SUMMIT
The human connections we’ve experienced with leading researchers, poets, ranchers, park officials, authors, artists, tribal members, season concessions employees, journalists, local residents, thousands of our own students, and many others have inspired our own deep connection to Yellowstone; an experience we felt should be shared with a broader audience.
Knowing that many people do not have the time, means, or insider access to connect on this deeper level, our vision was to bring this unparalleled level of world-class Yellowstone knowledge and connection to a virtual format that is affordable, and available to anyone, anywhere.
As artists, storytellers, and active park visitors ourselves, we wanted to expand the scope beyond resource and policy updates to include arts, culture, diverse perspectives, and ways to experience the park in new (and better) ways.
Most importantly, we wanted to create an experience that builds community, where people can not only deepen their understanding of the park but engage in meaningful conversations with speakers and with each other about the past, present, and future of Yellowstone.
Even if you missed the live event this year, you can still learn from these incredible conversations through the Yellowstone Masterclass Collection. And mark your calendars to join us in 2024!
"This was an outstanding summit with excellent presenters and very interesting material - I learned so much! THANK YOU to all who worked so hard to bring this into the world. The varied subjects and content was well beyond what I had anticipated, and absolutely worth the price of admission and viewer's time!" PJ K.
The summit exceeded my expectations! Excellent sessions, each one captivated me in some way, great variety of topics and it felt like I was in Yellowstone. I learned something new from each presenter...I would start watching and was drawn in each time. The genuine love for Yellowstone was present throughout the summit in each speaker and presentation. Linda R.
What sets these presentations apart
This is essential Yellowstone directly from the source. Imagine learning from the people who live, work, guide, and research here on a daily basis! There is no other compilation on Yellowstone like this anywhere.
Take advantage of the opportunity to learn new things that will make your in park experiences even better.
You'll walk away with new knowledge and skills, a stronger sense of community, and new ways to deepen your connection.
Get the Yellowstone Masterclass Collection
$97
YELLOWSTONE MASTERCLASS COLLECTION
Access ALL the presentations from the 2023 Yellowstone Summit
Yellowstone Masterclass Collection
If you love Yellowstone, you don't want to miss this!
Get ALL 37 masterclass presentations on all things Yellowstone, and gain deep insight into the the park on a whole new level.
Just $97