Hiking Tours Beyond Yellowstone's Boardwalks
Hiking Tours Beyond Yellowstone's Boardwalks
TLDR: I wrote a new guidebook that highlights 50 of my favorite hikes in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. You can order a paperback copy here, or order an ebook copy here. There is this weird assumption that America’s first National Park is nothing more than fields full of animals and iconic thermal features. I understand why …
Yellowstone National Park gears up for 2024 with a surprising twist in visitor numbers. January witnessed a slight drop compared to last year, yet clinched the fourth-most visited spot in history. The action was at the North Gate in Gardiner, drawing winter enthusiasts. Snowmobile and snow coach tours spiced up the West, South, and East …
Heading out to go wildlife-watching in Yellowstone National Park is an experience that may reward you with lifelong memories. Throughout the region, animals roam free, giving those who make the effort and take their time an opportunity to see wildlife like nowhere else. As you ready yourself for encountering the park’s diverse wildlife, it is …
Heading to Yellowstone National Park in 2024? Your trip involves crucial decisions: When to visit, where to stay, what to eat, and what to see. While all of these are important, another key decision is choosing the right entrance to Yellowstone National Park. With five official entrances, each offering unique attractions, selecting the best entrance …
Yellowstone National Park is a haven of awe-inspiring landscapes and diverse wildlife year-round, with the winter months being no different. Moose emerge in lower elevation settings and are easier to see, otters swim in the rivers and creeks near pullouts, and wolves feast on elk and bison they have successfully hunted. While this alone is …
Yellowstone National Park transforms into a winter wonderland each year, captivating adventurers with its serene landscapes and ethereal beauty. When the temperature drops below freezing, the park takes on a magical quality, with fresh snow sparkling as the sun hits the prairie, delicate hoarfrost clinging to the plants, and the brilliant browns of a bison’s …
North of Yellowstone National Park’s famed North Entrance and south of the iconic town of Livingston, Montana, you’ll find Paradise Valley. Split in half by the majestic Yellowstone River and flanked to the east by the tower Absaroka-Beartoooth Mountains and Wilderness, few places inspire adventure as much here. While the area is best known for …
In the heart of Yellowstone National Park, nature’s drama unfolds amidst stunning landscapes. Embarking on a journey through the mesmerizing scenery of Yellowstone National Park presents the opportunity to encounter some of its charismatic wildlife. Among the park’s notable inhabitants are the majestic moose and the agile river otters, each contributing to the rich tapestry …
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 …
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 …