by Ken Sinay | Apr 6, 2026 | Field notes
One of the most common questions I hear is, “When is the best time of year to visit Yellowstone?” My honest answer is simple: the best time to visit Yellowstone National Park is whenever you can come. Yellowstone is one of those rare places that offers something...
by Ken Sinay | Mar 25, 2026 | Field notes
Not everyone heads outdoors thinking about birds, but in Yellowstone country, birds are part of almost every day outside. In Yellowstone National Park and the surrounding area, birds can add value to your total experience. Whether you are hiking, biking, fishing, or...
by Ken Sinay | Mar 13, 2026 | Field notes
On a sunny Montana day in a quiet backwater, a mama moose and her young bull move through the shallows with the kind of calm that asks us to slow down and really watch. There is no rush here, only a subtle and beautiful moment in the life of these animals as they...
by Ken Sinay | Mar 13, 2026 | Field notes
I originally shared this presentation through PechaKucha Bozeman, where the format encourages a brief but image-rich exploration of an idea. In this talk, Natural Awareness: From the Missouri Headwaters to the Yellowstone, I reflect on the ways landscape shapes...
by Ken Sinay | Jun 30, 2025 | Field notes
Recently, Interpretative Biologist and Yellowstone Guide Ken Sinay spotted a family of mink in a Greater Yellowstone river. In a rare daytime display, a mother and three kits interact while Ken watches from his boat. Mink are usually nocturnal, so this is an exciting...
