Past Yellowstone Poll Results
November 6th through March 16th
What is your favorite popular Yellowstone Waterfall?
(111 Responses)
- 31% (35 responses)- Lower
- 19% (22 responses)- Fairy
- 17% (19 responses)- Tower
- 8% (9 responses)- Union
- 7% (8 responses)- Gibbon
- 5% (6 responses)- Undine
- 4% (5 responses)- Mystic
- 3% (4 responses)- Upper
- 1% (2 responses)- Lewis
- 0% (1 response)- Rustic
May 23rd through November 6th
What is your favorite Yellowstone location?
(148 Responses)
- 25% (38 responses)- Old Faithful
- 22% (34 responses)- Canyon
- 18% (28 responses)- Roosevelt/Tower
- 10% (16 responses)- Lake
- 9% (14 responses)- Norris
- 8% (13 responses)- Mammoth
- 3% (5 responses)- Grant Village/West Thumb
April 24th through May 23rd
What is your favorite large predictable geyser?
(43 Responses)
- 25% - Old Faithful
- 23% - Grand
- 20% - Riverside
- 13% - Castle
- 9% - Great Fountain
- 6% - Daisy
April 24th through May 23rd
Which of these following recent Yellowstone related events has interested/concerned you the most?
(82 Responses)
- 28% - Controversy over snowmobiles & their possible ban
- 25% - Montana Dept. of Livestock vs Bison supporters
- 18% - Yellowstone $700 million short on funds
- 13% - The decision to allow wolves to stay in the park
- 8% - The activity of Giant Geyser
- 6% - Controversy over nuclear incinerator near the park
April 10th through April 24th
What has been the most important animal in the history of Yellowstone?
(63 Responses)
- 30.1% - 19 - Bears
- 22.2% - 14 - Bison
- 14.2% - 9 - Wolves
- 12.6% - 8 - Hot Water Bacteria
- 9.5% - 6 - Lake Trout
- 9.5% - 6 - Other
- 1.5% - 1 - Elk
- 0% - 0 - Black Bears
- 0% - 0 - Bald Eagles
Note: In the category of other I recieved responses such as beaver, humans, and the fact that no animal is important than any other in the ecosystem of Yellowstone
March 27th through April 10th
How do you feel about snowmobiles in Yellowstone?
(363 Responses)
- 64% - No ban at all
- 21% - More restrictions but no ban
- 11% - Ban them all
- 3% - I need more information on this topic
- 1% - Other
- 0% - I have no opinion
March 13th through March 27th
How many times have you been to Yellowstone?
(71 Responses)
- 31% - One to five
- 23% - Eleven to twenty five
- 20% - Six to ten
- 15% - Twenty six to fifty
- 7% - I almost live (or do live) in the park
- 4% - None
March 6th through March 13th
What is the most memorable event in yellowstone's 128 year history?
(55 Responses)
- 36% - Forest Fire (1988)
- 25% - Other
- 16% - Earthquake (1959)
- 16% - Re-introduction of the Wolf (1995)
- 5% - Construction - Old Faithful Inn (1903-04)
- 0% - Slaughter of the Bison (Ongoing)
Be sure to check the message board to see the many great responses I received for the "other" vote on this poll!
February 28th through March 6th
What is your favorite Yellowstone thermal area?
(41 Responses)
- 32% - Upper Geyser Basin
- 24% - Lower Geyser Basin
- 15% - Norris Geyser Basin
- 12% - Other (W. Thumb, Gibbon, M. Volcano, etc)
- 10% - Backcountry (Shoshone, Heart Lake, etc.)
- 7% - Mammoth Hot Springs
February 21st through 28th
What is your favorite Yellowstone animal to capture on film?
(49 Responses)
- 43% - Bear (Griz or Black)
- 20% - Wolves
- 12% - Bison
- 10% - Elk
- 8% - Birds (Any Kind)
- 6% - Other
February 14th through 21st
What is your favorite entrance into Yellowstone?
(59 Responses)
- 25% - East
- 22% - Northeast
- 20% - South
- 20% - West
- 12% - North
- 0% - Other
February 7th through 14th
How far do you travel to get to Yellowstone?
(41 Responses)
- 37% - 1501 to 2000 miles
- 17% - Over 2000 miles
- 15% - 751 to 1000 miles
- 15% - 1001 to 1500 miles
- 7% - 201 to 500 miles
- 5% - 501 to 750 miles
- 2% - 51 to 200 miles
- 2% - 1 to 50 miles
February 7th through 14th
The Funkygeyserman is graduating in June. Can you guess what his degree will be?
(46 Responses)
- 46% - Geology
- 22% - Drama
- 11% - Computer Programing
- 11% - Sports Medicine
- 7% - Business Administration
- 4% - Economics
Answer: He will be graduating from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music with a degree in Dramatic Performance
February 1st through 7th
When in Yellowstone, what is your favorite thing to do?
(46 Responses)
- 48% - View Wildlife
- 22% - Geyser Gaze
- 22% - Hiking
- 7% - Fishing
- 2% - Lounging around an Inn or Lodge
- 0% - Boating
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