During the past two decades a rapidly growing number of visitors have flocked to Yellowstone to experience the Park in the winter, yet the burden placed upon the Park by the use of snowmobiles threatens the lives of the wild animals which draw visitors to Yellowstone in the first place. It probably will not capture the hearts and attention of the American people as has the bison controversy. If so, visit our discussion forums and voice your thoughts. The group's other office is in Gardiner, Montana. A number of Native Americans are involved in the group, which continues to solicit volunteers to man the West Yellowstone and Gardiner area in order to protect wandering bison.
Housing is provided in either a cabin or tepee.
Volunteers are asked to bring their own cross-country skies. A 4.0 magnitude earthquake rocked the Yellowstone region in Gallatin County last Thursday afternoon. No damage or injuries were reported, but the tremor was felt in a widespread area. The Yellowstone region lays claim to being the second most active region of earthquake activity in the United States, following California. On any given day, numerous small earthquakes, usually 2.5 or less, may occur within Yellowstone's boundaries.