Beartooth Artist-in-Residence Program (BAiR)

The Carbon County Arts Guild & Depot Gallery has partnered with the Yellowstone Bighorn Research Association (YBRA) to offer artists a chance to have uninterrupted time to work on their art in a natural setting. This is opportunity is the Beartooth Artist-in-Residence Program (BAiR). Applications are being accepted now through April 30, 2025. Photo by … Read more

2024 Dutcher Award

INTRODUCING the 2024 YBRA Dutcher Award recipient, Prof. John Weber! The Dutcher Award, established in 2002 for exceptional service to the organization, is the highest award bestowed on a YBRA member. Weber, a Professor of Geology at Grand Valley State University (Allendale, Michigan) has served on the YBRA Board for over two decades, working as … Read more

Sisson is Recipient of the 2024 University of Houston Faculty Award for Excellence in Service!

The YBRA’s own Jinny Sisson is the University of Houston College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (NSM) 2024 recipient of the Faculty Award for Excellence in Service! This award recognizes faculty members who have made significant contributions to the university, college, or department. This includes service in areas such as editorial roles, grant review panels, … Read more

Tippet Rise Geo-Paleo Tours

Located near Fishtail, Montana on a 10,260-acre working sheep and cattle ranch, Tippet Rise is known for its summer concert series as well as its large-scale outdoor sculpture installations. The unique geological features of the region have given rise to a limited series of annual summer Geo-Paleo tours. Guided by a YBRA geologist in partnership … Read more

YBRA Added to National Register

Be on the lookout for this new plaque in camp during the 2024 field season! In 2023 the Yellowstone Bighorn Research Association (YBRA) was OFFICIALLY listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of Interior in cooperation with the Montana Historical Society. Read more about the listing on the Montana … Read more

Upcoming Events at YBRA for the Week of August 12, 2019!

Update on Events for the week of 8/12/2019 – Bonini Cabin Dedication and Annual Alumni Day and Open House.   ONGOING – THE RESTORE YBRA FUND, BONINI FAMILY FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE This fundraising challenge is intended to support the upkeep of student and faculty cabins at camp.  The Family will match dollar-for-dollar the first $10,000 in donations … Read more

Ecology & Geology Tour: Beartooth Highway

Beartooth Geology & Ecology Tour with Experts SATURDAY, JULY 13, 2019 AT 8:30AMTOUR RETURNS AROUND 5PMThe Carbon County Historical Society in Red Lodge Montana is gearing up for their annual Ecology and Geology Tour of the Beartooth Highway. YBRA Councilors Onboard Since 1996, YBRA councilor, Dr. Phil Robertson, has led one-day excursions exploring the wonders … Read more

2017 INDUSTRY DAY FEATURES SMITHSONIAN KEYNOTE

Director Kirk Johnson of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History keynotes the YBRA Industry Day, August 15th 2017. Mr. Johnson is an alumni of YBRA and recent host of the PBS Nova series “Making North America.” RSVP’s are being accepted here. Industry & community guests must have an RSVP!

Ground breaking and Gearing Up for 2017 Season

            Summer 2017 season is fast approaching here at YBRA and we could not be more excited for what it will bring! New students, new research, new building projects, and of course, the same great rocks and views at your favorite field station.               The … Read more