Spread the LOVE

Happy Valentine’s Day!

This year, more than ever, feels like a time to lead with love. In that spirit, we’re sharing the Yellowstone Gateway Business Coalition’s Valentine’s message of appreciation for our federal workers and public land stewards. We hope you’ll take a moment to watch—and help us spread the love.

From the Yellowstone Gateway Business Coalition:

Dear Friends,

The Yellowstone Gateway Business Coalition came together in February 2025 out of love and concern for our neighbors, our friends, and the dedicated stewards of our National Forests and National Parks who were suddenly and unfairly impacted by firings and threats to their livelihoods.

February marks what has been an incredibly difficult year for federal workers and public land stewards. These are the people who care for the landscapes that sustain our economy, shape our way of life, and hold a special place in our hearts. As we grow this coalition, our goal is simple and heartfelt: to stand up for one another, to safeguard our public lands, and to protect the communities that depend on them.

If there’s one thing the world could use more of right now, it’s love.

More love for Yellowstone.
More love for the federal workers who show up every day in service.
More love for our public lands and the future they make possible.

With that spirit, we’re excited to share our Federal Worker Appreciation Video, launching as a Valentine’s Day campaign!

We’re asking you to help us spread the love:
 

• Share the video across your social media channels

• Like, comment on, and amplify posts from @yellowstonegatewaybusiness

• Forward this message to business contacts who should join the coalition—especially those in tourism, recreation, and hospitality who rely on healthy, well-managed public lands

Frank Jay Haynes, Official YNP Photographer (1884 - 1921)

A special thank you to Livingston business owner Adam Bagger of Yonder, whose generosity made this video possible. His donated time, equipment, and creative vision transformed a moment of heartbreak into a message of gratitude, strength, and collective care.

The heart of this work is business voices standing together. Your advocacy matters, and your participation helps grow this coalition at a critical moment for federal land management.

Thank you for showing up, with love.

Sincerely,

Yellowstone Gateway Business Coalition