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Gary McKechnie

Gary McKechnie

Specializing in American travel, Gary McKechnie is the author of National Geographic’s USA 101, Ten Best of Everything: National Parks, and Great American Motorcycle Tours. He lectures on American travel and history aboard the ships of the Cunard, Seabourn, and Silversea lines.


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Q&A with Wolf Expert Rick McIntyre

Q&A with Wolf Expert Rick McIntyre

Written by: Gary McKechnie, June 16th, 2024

Categories: Facts

Rick McIntyre arrived at Yellowstone National Park in 1974, just a few years after the nation’s first national park celebrated its centennial.

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Between a Rock and a Hard Place

Between a Rock and a Hard Place

Written by: Gary McKechnie, June 16th, 2024

Categories: Facts

Yellowstone's thermal geology, characterized by its geothermal features like geysers, hot springs, and fumaroles, creates a dynamic and otherworldly landscape teeming with vibrant colors and unique formations. This geothermal activity is a constant reminder of the immense volcanic forces beneath the surface, shaping the park's rugged beauty and diverse ecosystems.

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