Indulge your passion for the park at the ultimate online event for Yellowstone lovers 

While the 2026 live summit has passed, you can still enjoy the recordings from this incredible event

Save the date: February 18-21, 2027

Presented by A Yellowstone Life in partnership with Yellowstone Forever

Calling all Yellowstone lovers!

Yellowstone immerses us in a world larger than ourselves, a place where humans are not at the top of the food chain. A place where the agenda is set by the weather instead of the smartphone. Where the steam of bubbling mud pots and towering geysers catch our breath, and wild animals seem to glance into our soul.

Here in this sanctuary for wildness, we feel most connected to nature and ourselves. The park becomes woven into the fabric of our lives, its majesty a siren song beckoning us to go deeper.

That's why we created the Yellowstone Summit—to bring the park’s magic to you, wherever you are.


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I was just blown away...it's like being in Yellowstone. Thank you.

Susan J.

The Yellowstone Summit Experience

Four days. Unlimited inspiration. 100% online.

Dive into Yellowstone like never before with 30+ immersive presentations and vibrant conversations to help you learn, connect, and celebrate a shared love for the park.  Presentations are 20–45 minutes each, with new pre-recorded sessions released daily February 19-22 and available for 48 hours to enjoy at your own pace.

Want to take your experience to the next level? VIP Passholders enjoy lifetime access to presentations, exclusive live Q&A sessions, summit podcast feed, special community chats, live trivia contest, and entry into our giveaway.  

Take a deep dive into the park

Enjoy compelling discussions and updates on Yellowstone science, history, wildlife, geology, and cultural connections.

Be inspired by Yellowstone

See the park through the eyes of artists, photographers, filmmakers, and writers.

Discover the park's hidden secrets

Glean insider tips for how to find even more magic on your next visit.

Bond with fellow Yellowstone lovers

Hang out in the Facebook group, enter the photo contest, and chat with speakers and attendees throughout the Summit.

Over 30 Inspiring Speakers

See the park through the eyes of incredible people shaping our understanding of Yellowstone

Our 2026 speaker lineup brings together park staff, scientists, guides, historians, artists, filmmakers, and storytellers who share fresh insights, behind-the-scenes knowledge, and new ways to experience the park you love.

Read more below or see the full presentation titles and speaker bios here.

Dive Deep into Yellowstone’s Wild Side

Take an in-depth journey to explore the park’s wildlife:

  • Wolverines Roam the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem with James Halfpenny
  • Stories from the Early Years of the Yellowstone Wolf Project with Rick McIntyre
  • Yellowstone's Northern Range Moose: Winter Ecology and Population Trend with Ky Koitzsch
  • Reflections On a Career in Wolf Recovery with  Carter Niemeyer
  • Discovering the Phantom of the Forest: Great Gray Owls with Katherine Gura
  • Enjoying Yellowstone's Butterflies with George Bumann
  • Live: Deep Dive into Bear Sign (VIP) with Brad Bulin
  • Origins and Dynamics of the Yellowstone Trophic Cascade Story with Dan MacNulty

Discover the Park’s Hidden Secrets 

Get the latest park updates and learn how to uncover even more wonder on your next visit:

  • What's New in Yellowstone: Park Update (VIP) with Deputy Superintendent Mike Tranel
  • History Matters, Even to Thermophilic Microorganisms with Eric Boyd
  • High, Wild, and Rugged: Journey in the Beartooth Mountains with Cara McGary
  • Kablooey! What's New in Yellowstone's Thermal Features? with David and Susan Jennys
  • Exploring the Backcountry: Cache Creek, Pebble Creek, and Heart Lake with Jenny Golding
  • Wildlife through a Guide’s Eyes with Carolyn Bulin
  • A History of Yellowstone's Beavers with Bethan Wallace
  • Hiking in the Tetons with Bo Welden

Dive Deep into Yellowstone’s Wild Side

Take an in-depth journey to explore the park’s wildlife:

  • Beavers with Bethan Wallace
  • Moose with Ky Koitzsch
  • Wolves (multiple sessions!) with Rick McIntyre, Carter Niemeyer, and Dan MacNulty
  • Butterflies with George Bumann
  • Bear Sign (VIP) with Brad Bulin

Discover the Park’s Hidden Secrets 

Get the latest park updates and learn how to uncover even more wonder on your next visit:

  • Park Updates (VIP) with Deputy Superintendent Mike Tranel
  • Thermophiles with Eric Boyd
  • Beartooths with Cara McGary
  • Yellowstone Thermal Updates with David and Susan Jennys
  • Exploring the Backcountry with Jenny Golding
  • Wildlife through a Guide’s Eyes with Carolyn Bulin

Become Inspired by Yellowstone 

This year we’re thrilled to feature a lineup of amazing filmmakers, photographers, and artists bringing Yellowstone to life:

  • Inspired by the Land: Landscape Painting with Clyde Aspevig
  • Autobiography of a Wildlife Filmmaker with Bob Landis
  • Wildlife Photography and Remedies to Species Loneliness with Ronan Donovan
  • Cougars and Film: A Conversation with Cinematographer Jeff Hogan
  • Film: Hidden Valley with Dan Hartman
  • Edmund J. Sawyer: Yellowstone Naturalist and Artist 1922-1928 with Bob Nisbet

Park Stories, History, & Stewardship 

Explore fascinating history and personal stories, and consider how you can help protect the park and Greater Yellowstone:

  • Messages & Memories: Rock Cairns
    and the Places Where Stories Dwell with Roger Amerman 
  • Yellowstone Summers: Wylie Tent Camps
    with Jane Galloway Demaray
  • Legacy and Ancient Relationship of Nez Perce Peoples with SW Montana & the Yellowstone Region (VIP) with Nakia Williamson & Roger Amerman
  • The History of Winterkeeping in Yellowstone
    with Jeff Henry
  • Yellowstone Stories with Jim Garry
  • What You Can Do To Support GYE with Todd Wilkinson and Louisa Wilcox

Summit Perks & Extras

Take your experience to the next level with fun contests, VIP perks, and ways to connect with fellow Yellowstone lovers.

Photo Contest


Capture the spirit of Yellowstone! Submit your best photos, vote on your favorites, and show off your creativity.

LIVE Trivia 


Test your knowledge in live trivia and win prizes for engaging in the Summit community.

(VIP Only)

 Giveaway


Get access to special giveaways like multi-day park tours, trip planning sessions, Yellowstone gear, online courses, and more 

(VIP Only)

Exclusive Q&A's


Ask your burning Yellowstone questions during live Q&A sessions with park staff, researchers, and special guest speakers.

 (VIP Only)

Private Community


Hang out in the Facebook group and chat with speakers and attendees throughout the Summit.

Become Inspired by Yellowstone 

This year we’re thrilled to feature a lineup of amazing filmmakers, photographers, and artists bringing Yellowstone to life:

  • Landscape Painting with Clyde Aspevig
  • Autobiography of a Wildlife Filmmaker with Bob Landis
  • Cougars & Filmmaking with Jeff Hogan
  • Wildlife Photography and Reconnection with Ronan Donovan
  • Film: Hidden Valley with Dan Hartman

Park Stories, History, & Stewardship 

Explore the park’s history, natural wonders, and personal stories shared by local insiders:

  • Storytelling with Jim Garry
  • Nez Perce Tribal History with Roger Amerman & Nakia Williamson
  • Wylie Tent Camps with Jane Galloway Demaray
  • Winterkeeper History with Jeff Henry
  • What You Can Do To Support GYE with Todd Wilkinson and Louisa Wilcox

Think of the Yellowstone Summit as a virtual Yellowstone lollapalooza for the mind and heart offering multiple windows into how you can express your love for America's first national park. Todd Wilkinson, Yellowstonian

Think of the Yellowstone Summit as a virtual Yellowstone lollapalooza for the mind and heart offering multiple windows into how you can express your love for America's first national park. Todd Wilkinson, Yellowstonian

Ready to Join the Yellowstone Summit? 

Access the 2026 recordings with a VIP Pass

A portion of live event proceeds are donated to Yellowstone National Park through Yellowstone Forever, the park's nonprofit partner.

  • Lifetime access to over video presentations by over 30 Yellowstone experts
  • Ability to watch OR listen to summit sessions as a podcast
  • Over 8 bonus guides and workshops
  • Access to private summit Facebook community
  • New insights that will help you see Yellowstone in a whole new way (whether it's your first visit or your 20th)!

$109

The presenters are world-class, personable, and they obviously love their topic. You can’t go wrong attending the next Yellowstone Summit. Cheryl K


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