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Welcome to Max Waugh's Yellowstone page, a new hub for Max's Yellowstone National Park photos and pictures, Max's archived trip reports, and other useful Yellowstone information and links. You can access all of this site's YNP photo archives from here, as well as copies of the trip reports originally posted on the Yellowstone.net forums. We hope this site will serve as a useful tool for trip research or simply as a way to explore Yellowstone from your home! Yellowstone rental cabin
Yellowstone Wildlife Photos & Videos from May, 2010
Yellowstone Wildlife Photos & Videos

Photos from my May 2010 trip are now online. You can also view the first video footage I've ever shot in the park, split into two different movie compilations.

  • See the Photos
  • See the Videos

  • Explore the Wildlife Map
  • New Yellowstone area cabin



  • Yellowstone Items in the MaxWaugh.com Store
    Our online store features a number of photo prints and photo-based gift items with Yellowstone themes. Check out some of the items listed below and all the rest of the Yellowstone gifts in the MaxWaugh.com Store!

    2011 Y'Stone Calendar
    Park Wildlife & Scenery

  • On Pre-Sale Now!
  • Wildlife Map
    Buy this handy tool!

  • Buy this Item
  • Moulton Morning
    Teton Print

  • Buy this Print
  • Slough Alpha
    Y'Stone Wolf Print

  • Buy this Print

  • A portion of all store proceeds is donated to the Yellowstone Park Foundation

    New Silver Gate cabin

    Packing List
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    This was a packing list I put together for one of our Yellowstone road trips. This was intended to give the first-timers coming with us an idea of what they might need to bring on a road trip to Yellowstone. Things to keep in mind: this list is catered a group of people who intend to "car camp" in one of Yellowstone's many official camp sites during the summer. The items on this list may not all apply to your group, vehicle, time of travel or camping situation. It is intended as a general reference and a good basis for a packing list.

    Group Needs:

  • Two-Burner Propane stove
  • Propane canisters for stove
  • Pots
  • Pans
  • Disposable Paper Plates
  • Disposable Paper Bowls
  • Plastic flatware
  • Set of silverware (emergency)
  • Wooden spoon
  • Paper towels
  • Sanitary wipes
  • Hot dog skewers
  • Medium-large cooler
  • Tupperware container (keeps items dry in cooler)
  • Plastic grocery bags (for garbage)
  • Gallon and sandwich ziploc bags
  • Sponge + dish soap
  • First Aid Kit, moleskin
  • Tarps (extra rain cover)
  • Rope, in case tarp needs to be hung
  • Folding Camping Chairs
  • Hatchet
  • Individual Needs:

  • Your favorite Mug
  • Water bottles (for hikes)
  • Sleeping Bag
  • Air mattress
  • Flashlight
  • Bug repellant
  • Sun screen
  • Hat (for sun)
  • Hat (for cold)
  • Gloves
  • Rain jacket
  • Sweatshirt/fleece
  • Shorts/pants
  • Thick/Warm socks
  • X trainer/hiking shoes or boots
  • Sandals/flip flops (shower)
  • Toiletries, including soap/shampoo
  • Towel (though these can be "rented")
  • Swimsuit (you never know)
  • Binoculars
  • Camera!
  • Sunglasses
  • Bear spray (if you have it or are paranoid)
  • Small Backpack (for hikes)

  • Have questions or want more great ideas and advice for your Yellowstone trip? Visit the Yellowstone.net forums.

    What's in the Camera Bag?
    Here's a list of all the camera gear I bring with me on my Yellowstone trips.

  • 2-3 Camera Bodies: 7D, Canon 40D, 20D
  • Canon 500mm f/4IS
  • Canon 100-400mm IS
  • Canon 70-200mm 2.8IS
  • Canon 24-70mm 2.8
  • Canon 10-22mm
  • Sigma 50mm macro
  • Canon 1.4x teleconverter
  • Canon 580EX Flash
  • Gitzo 1325 Tripod, Wimberley Head
  • Polarizer
  • 10-12 GB worth of memory cards
  • Epson P-5000 Storage Device
  • 4-6 batteries
  • Battery charger, in-car charger
  • Lens cloth, Pen brush
  • Rain Covers
  • Vinyl Makeup Brush
  • Mountainsmith Lumbar Waist Pack

    free ThinkTank camera bag with purchase over $50
  • The Yellowstone Wildlife Map
    Yellowstone Wildlife Map
    Explore the Interactive Map!
    Max's Yellowstone News
  • NEW! The 2011 Yellowstone calendar is now on Pre-Sale! Preview and order it here.

  • NEW! Photos and Videos from May. View them here.

  • 2010 sighting reports are coming in. Check out the latest sightings on the Wildlife Map page.

  • Max's photo prints and Wildlife Map are now on sale at the Sun Dog Trading Company in Silver Gate, just outside the NE entrance. You can also buy the map at the Cooke City Store.
  • Yellowstone Archives
    Below you will find a full list of Max's Yellowstone photo galleries and trip reports from recent years.

    Yellowstone Photos:

  • May 2010 NEW!
  • May 2009
  • Fall 2008
  • May 2008
  • Winter 2008
  • Fall 2007
  • Summer 2007
  • May 2007
  • Spring 2007
  • Summer 2006
  • Spring 2006
  • Winter 2005
  • Summer 2005
  • Summer 2004
  • Summer 2003
  • Summer 2002
  • Summer 2001
  • Summer 2000

    Yellowstone Trip Reports:

  • May 2008
    Day 1 | Day 2 | Days 3 & 4 | Day 5
    Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8

  • Fall 2007
    Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4

  • May 2007
    Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
    Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8

  • Spring 2007
    Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4

  • Summer 2006
    Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
    Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8

  • Spring 2006
    Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5

  • Summer 2005
    Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5
  • Yellowstone Adventures Comics
    Occasionally I have enough photos and time to throw together a short comic strip focused on the antics of various Yellowstone residents. Check them out below:

  • "Dog Day Afternoon"
  • "The Stranger"
  • Also Recommended:

  • Yellowstone Wildlife Map
  • Official Yellowstone Site
  • Yellowstone.net Forums
  • Yellowstone Reservations
  • Yellowstone Campground Info
  • Bearman's Guided Tours



    Lonely Planet Guide to Yellowstone
    Yellowstone/Tetons Guidebook

    Nature Photography
    Guide to Nature Photography


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    Buy Max's Photo Prints and Wildlife Map at:


    Sun Dog Trading Company in Silver Gate



    Cooke City Store in Cooke City


     free ThinkTank camera bag with purchase over $50