And that’s a wrap! Every painting I created in 2025. Happy New Year everyone!!!

Wildlife in Gardiner, Montana Always be on the lookout for wildlife in the communities surrounding the park. Elk are prevalent here in Gardiner and can often be found navigating the local streets or grazing in and around the town. Give them space! #YellowstoneNationalPark #NationalParks #Wildlife

Yellowstone River Trail Dry conditions along the Yellowstone River near Gardiner, Montana which is often the case unless we have a big storm. You'll find plenty of elk, pronghorn and bighorn sheep grazing in this area. Elk can often be found roaming the streets of Gardiner throughout the year.

NPS is taking public comments on the proposed NE Entrance Road Reconstruction from Jan. 5 - Feb. 4, 2026. You'll find the link embedded within the alt text for this image.

Yellowstone North Entrance Road Reconstruction Project This is exciting! Nothing is set in stone as of yet but it's a beautiful alternative and provides access to areas that were impacted by the historic floods that damaged park infrastructure in 2022.

How do you give back to our public lands? All Leave No Trace efforts make an impact. Love our lands, and take care of them.📍Ancestral land of the Ute, Shoshone, Dine, Hopi and Zuni #EnjoyYourWorld #LeaveNoTrace #protectpubliclands #stewardship

Last week on the North York Moors (Northeast England) - before the weather turned! The freezing cold will probably finish off most of the fungi; hopefully the birds will move out of the worst of it🤞 🪶🐡 #art #nature

My painting TOWERING STORM

Some absolutely incredible activity "lava fountaining" taking place on Kīlauea. The YouTube link will take you to a "live" webcam. The image below will connect you with the USGS/Volcano Observatory. They are anticipating another eruption within the next week (21st-25th). www.youtube.com/usgs/live

A beautiful hike this morning but still no snow here in Bozeman. Winter usually settles in around the beginning of October but it feels like it's getting later and later every year. #Bozeman #Montana #Hiking #GallatinValley #Trails

Fresh off the easel and headed to Trailside Gallery for their “Deck the Walls” holiday miniatures show. “High Country Bighorn,” oil, 14”x11”.

As we slow down this season, let’s take a lesson from wildlife. 🦌 They’re preparing for winter — and we can help by giving them space, keeping food secure, and traveling quietly. Learn how small actions make a big difference in our free 101 Course. zurl.co/01JCm

Slough Creek - NE YNP Looking north toward Cutoff Mountain across the second meadow from campsite 2S1. One of my top ten backcountry destinations and my first hike in Yellowstone 23 years ago. #YellowstoneNationalPark #Summer #SloughCreek #Wilderness #Mountains #NationalParks #Hiking #Backpacking

I might have taken a few aurora photos.

For some 180 million Americans, the water in our faucets began many miles away in a stream or river, flowing for miles through a public forest or grassland, where rain and melting snow were absorbed, stored, filtered, and cooled to nature’s perfection. www.americanrivers.org/2025/04/publ...

Sentinel ~ 18x48 Oil/Masonite/Palette Knife ~ I’m obsessed with this tree a few blocks from my house. The painting glows at night under a light…. NFS

Mammoth Hot Springs Sculpted by water and heat, the travertine terraces (limestone deposits) at Mammoth are in a constant state of change. These layered pathways can fluctuate in weeks and even days. #YellowstoneNationalPark #MammothHotSprings #NationalParks #HotSprings #Nature

A new start after 60: I found my feet in midlife, became a park ranger at 85 – and retired happily at 100 | Life and style | The Guardian share.google/GU1Io5B2KMME...

The Backyard Birds Coloring Book for Adults a.co/d/aSA0TbA A Calming Journey Through Feathered Friends & Garden Scenes. #BirdWatching #Birds #BirdGang #BackyardBirds #Birding

Defend clean water in the Boundary Waters Wilderness! Urge Congress to pass the Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act. >>> wildernesswatch.salsalabs.org/no-mining-in...

Pygmy Nuthatch #Birdtober Nuthatches are known for their ability to climb on trees head down, so I thought it would be fun to depict that 😊 This species lives in the long-needled pine forests in North America. #birdart #wildlifeart #nuthatch 🪶

Want to teach others how to protect the outdoors? 🌎 Join our Virtual Level 1 Instructor Course—taught by the Leave No Trace Education Team! 🗓️ Dec 2–4 ⏰ 16 total hours | 💵 $200 ($150 federal staff) zurl.co/nUd4U #LeaveNoTrace #OutdoorEducation

"Untamed"- 24" x 48" oil on textured canvas Private collection #art #blskyart #painting #paint #oilpainting #wildlifeart #wildlife #wild #wildhorses #wildlifeartist #utahartist #utahart #utah #onaquiwildhorses #onaqui #henslerart #utahmuralartist #untamed

Peony

The Salish Sea was eerily calm this evening. #PNW#Seascapes#Clouds

Every time we learn how people interact with nature, our researchers use that data to shape better education — helping more people protect the places they love. Subscribe to our newsletter. Stay connected with science-based stories. zurl.co/fjzqw

Shared Experiences - Old Faithful I never get tired of watching this moment unfold. There is a common thread—nature— that brings us together, and for one brief moment we are captivated by something larger than ourselves. #YellowstoneNationalPark #Geysers #Autumn #OldFaithful #NationalParks

This November, we’re celebrating gratitude — for clean air, quiet trails, and the people who protect them. 🍂 Our science shows that when people feel connected to nature, they’re more likely to protect it. Start with our free Leave No Trace 101 Course → zurl.co/zYJ9Q

"On Ice"(Red Fox) 24" x 30" oil on canvas (sold) #art #blskyart #painting #paint #oilpainting #wildlifeart #wildlife #wild #utahartist #utahart #redfox #fox #fineart #henslerart #utahmuralartist

"A Moment In Time" oil on canvas 24x48 inches Nicki Ault 2025 #sunset #golden #landscape #painter #blueskyart #blueskyartist

Interior roads in Yellowstone will close tomorrow to all vehicle traffic. The road from Gardiner, Montana (the North Entrance) to Cooke City remains open year-round and is ideal for winter wildlife and wolf watching. Plan accordingly! #YellowstoneNationalPark #Yellowstone #Coyote #Wildlife

Specimen Ridge - NE YNP Beautiful day in Yellowstone on Saturday. One of our favorite hikes follows this spectacular ridge. This area of the park is known for its high concentration of petrified wood. #YellowstoneNationalPark #Hiking #Wilderness #Landscapes #Mountains #Nature #NationalParks

My painting GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE

National Park Service staff are the heartbeat of our parks. They work every day to maintain the places we all love — yet are facing a staffing crisis unlike ever before. We must come together and tell Congress to stand up for our parks and their staff. https://act.npca.org/page/89642/action/1

Lamar Valley - Soda Butte Creek Shorter days, longer shadows and a big beautiful sky overhead! #LamarValley #YellowstoneNationalPark #Rivers #Streams #Wilderness #NationalParks #Hiking #Outdoors #Creeks #Landscapes #Trails

Where the sky drifts into gold and the trees whisper their first signs of autumn. #NaturePhotography #Dronephotography #photography

The National Monuments designation protects over 21,000 river miles and impacts over 2,000 watersheds. But unfortunately, there are indications that some National Monuments may lose designation in this Congress. 🔊 #MonumentsForAll — Speak Up: act.americanrivers.org/page/88708/a...

Blue-headed Vireo, Pool area., Central Park, NYC markscheflen.com #birdphotography #blueheadedvireo #naturephotography #biodiversity #conservationphotography #wildlifeplanet #wildlifephotography #nycbirdalliance #birdsSeenIn2025 #birds #ecobiodiversity #bird #birdlovers #ornithology #fallmigration

Some days all you can do is shake your head. This gentleman was extremely lucky. We got him back in his vehicle after a light scolding and a very direct reminder that these are WILD animals!! #YellowstoneNationalPark #Tourism #Bison #Wildlife #Touron #NationalParks #Animals #Yellowstone

Fresh off the easel and headed to Settlers West Gallery in Tucson, AZ for their “The Great American West” show opening November 22, 2025. “The Neighborhood Watch,” oil on linen, 24”x36”.

Fall is backcountry season—and it’s busier than ever. Increased use means increased risk to fragile ecosystems. That’s why Leave No Trace focuses on prevention through education. Take our free Backcountry Course: zurl.co/9PIwU

Sometimes you just need a little something to quench your thirst! #YellowstoneNationalPark #Bison #Wildlife #Yellowstone #NationalParks

How Migratory Ungulates Navigate Fences This is a very interesting study (see the link below). I was able to witness this firsthand yesterday morning. You can see how a fence can impact their (elk) movements. youtu.be/ofOOmx_EN_8?... #Bozeman #Montana #Wildlife #Elk #Migration #Ungulates

The Fall is migration + preparation season for many species. Birds are heading south, bears are bulking up, elk are bugling. Our research shows human disturbance impacts wildlife survival. The solution? Give them space. Protect wildlife on your fall adventures

The Museum of the Yellowstone’s last day for the season is Monday, October 13th. We will be open 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM daily through October 13th.

Norris Geyser Basin will be closing early this year for maintenance. The thermal area will close on October 15th for much needed repairs to its infrastructure. #YellowstoneNationalPark #NorrisGeyserBasin #NationalParks #GeyserBasin #Wilderness #Yellowstone #Travel

Bighorn Pass Trail - NW YNP A quiet moment on the western side of the park yesterday. #YellowstoneNationalPark #Wilderness #Hiking #GallatinRiver #HikingTrails #NationalParks #Rivers #DayHiking

Bighorn Pass Trailhead at 8:15 am yesterday morning. By noon it was a comfortable 60F.

From my artist in the window duties. Harvest moon and poplars. #Watercolour on paper, 11x14 inches. #Watercolor #YukonArt Painting of the day 2053.