by Picture yourself taking a scenic drive through a snow-covered Lamar Valley, as bison roam near you and a pack of wolves roams the hill in the distance. Around the next corner, a few moose will be eating branches next to a frozen creek, with majestic mountains rising to the sky, and the snow matching the …
Trail of the Week: Winter Trekking on Slough Creek Road
Location: North East Entrance Road Distance: 5 miles round trip Elevation Gain: ~250 feet Gear Typically Needed in Winter: Trekking poles, Traction Devices, Snowshoes, or Cross Country Skis The Slough Creek Road in the winter is easily in the top three easy winter trail adventures you can have in the northern range of Yellowstone National Park. …
Trail of the Week: Beaver Ponds for Dec. 12-18th, 2023
Location: Mammoth Hot Springs Distance: 6 miles Elevation Gain: ~1,000 feet Gear Currently Needed: Traction devices would be wise to have, just in case, but are not required. With a minimal snowpack in the Mammoth area of Yellowstone National Park, this is a perfect time to hit up the Beaver Ponds Loop Trail. Typically, this …
Yellowstone National Park Winter Hiking and Snowshoe Tours 2023-2024
Visiting Yellowstone National Park in the winter can be an incredible experience, giving those who make the journey memories that will last a lifetime. For most who visit the park in the winter, the trip is spent mostly indoors, more often than not in the heated comfort of their vehicle or bundled up at a …
What to Expect When Visiting Yellowstone National Park in November
November is upon us in Yellowstone National Park. The interior roads have closed, and most amenities have shuttered their doors until mid-December. Snow has fallen, blanketing the park not only with a blanket of white but also with calm after a busy summer and fall season. While many will see the road closures and incoming …
Why Book A Yellowstone Snowshoe Tour With Me?
Are you ready for an unforgettable adventure in the winter wonderland of Yellowstone National Park? Look no further – I am your ideal choice for a snowshoe guide to make your Yellowstone experience truly exceptional! Besides the fact that I provide the snowshoes for your experience and every tour is a private tour, here is …
Eight Yellowstone National Park Hikes/Tours I Recommend for November and December
No matter the month, you should take any and every opportunity you have to get away from the roads in Yellowstone National Park. While driving the north roads when visiting in November and December will give you an amazing wildlife-watching experience, the true spirit and soul of the region is found while on foot. Know …
The Limping Coyote Of Yellowstone’s Northern Range: A Short Story
It was a cold winter day in Yellowstone National Park. There was nothing out of the ordinary or noteworthy about the weather. Snow was on the ground, temperatures were below freezing and the roads were occasionally slick with compact ice in the shady spots. I had once again driven into the northern range in hopes …
The Myth of Visiting Yellowstone National Park in September
There is a myth that is prevalent in Yellowstone National Park. It is stated as fact so often, it is hard to believe that it isn’t true. Yet, simple data proves that the words are not accurate: Yellowstone National Park does not empty in September. You’ve probably heard the myth and believed it too. After …
This Week in Yellowstone National Park: July 28th- August 3rd, 2023
This week in Yellowstone National Park, we will see some awesome things. Summer is in full swing and despite a few thunderstorms in the afternoons, it’ll be warm and wonderful. Wildflowers are popping off in the high country, the bison are entering their mating season in full force, and things are still green! EXPERIENCE OF …