Strange Yellowstone: Weird, True Stories about America's Premier Park

by Scott Herring

Historian and Yellowstone researcher Scott Herring uses his long-running and eccentric knowledge of the park to describe Yellowstone oddities that rarely or never make it into books, such as hidden graves in the backcountry, archaeological discoveries that defy known history, weird hauntings that can’t be explained, and very strange qualities of the geysers that only a few people know. These surprising, outlandish, and sometimes eerie facts about Yellowstone cover both natural history and human history, and they are carefully researched, including interviews with park insiders. From bad behaving bears to bizarre landscapes, this book shows visitors hidden mysteries and strange surprises that lie behind the park’s famous scenery.

290 pages, Paperback

Published April 2, 2024

Reviews

[Cassandra Joelle]

I loved this book! Living near Yellowstone, I was really excited when I stumbled upon this book. It did not disappoint! And the stories were as entertaining as educational and beautifully written. The story of the woman at fishing bridge brought me to tears. I’ll be looking for more of this authors work!

[Deb]

Interesting stories and facts. Gave me some new places to explore.