Oregonian Tate Pulliam faces court over fishing and driving violations in Yellowstone, challenging the validity of park regulations created by officials rather than Congress, arguing against overcriminalization.

A viral March 10, 2026 video claims Norris Geyser Basin blasted water 200 meters into the air. The footage may show real geothermal action—but the hype overshoots what Steamboat Geyser is documented to do. Here’s what’s true about Steamboat, Norris Basin’s unusual chemistry, and why Yellowstone doesn’t need doomsday framing to be fascinating.

In Yellowstone, wolves and cougars clash because wolves steal elk kills, sometimes killing cougars. A long-term GPS study shows they’re rivals without reward, unlike smaller predators that scavenge for food.