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In the America's with David Yetman
Winter in the Caldera: January in the Yellowstone Hotspot
Season 2
Episode 209
Yellowstone National Park is our first, and one of the most visited national parks. In winter, access is limited, and visitors and wildlife are challenged by deep snow and fierce cold. The frozen landscape is utterly transformed from summertime, and its explosive potential is even more evident.
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