Blog & Trip Reports

The seasonal changes in Yellowstone are more than just shifts in weather; they are the catalysts for the natural cycles that govern the lives of its wildlife. The migration of bison and the rutting of elk are intertwined with these seasonal rhythms, creating a dynamic and ever-changing landscape. For those lucky enough to witness these…

I’m letting you in on the secret of viewing wildlife successfully. Timing, patience, and optics. These essential aspects of viewing wildlife are crucial for a successful day of spotting untamed animals in vast wilderness landscapes such as Yellowstone. Photo courtesy of Jess Nelson @ Chocolate Moose Images Of course, it helps to know the different…

Enjoy the magic of winter in Yellowstone.  All video footage captured while on tour with guests.  

Header image courtesy of NPS/Jacob W. Frank Last week, Yellowstone National Park made headlines yet again. From notable news outlets to your TikTok For-You page, a real-time video filmed by a passing observer spread around the globe, engaging the curiosity of all who watched it.  On Tuesday, July 23, Biscuit Basin—an isolated thermal area…

To see a badger, start by asking yourself if they live where you are and if there is suitable habitat to support them. American badgers’ distribution in the U.S. ranges from the entire West Coast to the Great Lakes and down diagonally towards Texas. Our next step in search of badgers is figuring out what…

Photo courtesy of Kyle Moon Only a few lucky visitors to Yellowstone may witness wolves hunting, taking down, or feeding on an elk or bison. If you are one of these fortunate few, you can almost always see a sleek, black bird known as the common raven as the first scavenger wandering around a wolf-killed…

One of the most remarkable things about Yellowstone National Park is that every season brings something new to get excited about. Spring showcases the first wildflowers, animal babies, and grizzly and black bears waking up from their dens. Fall is the season of the elk rut, bright yellow aspen trees, bighorn rams, and the first…

Quiet. Solitude. Wilderness. As I tightened the last few straps on my backpack and hit the trail for three days deep in the backcountry of Yellowstone, I contemplated these three words and what they mean to me. It is becoming increasingly challenging to find quiet, solitude, or wilderness in our ever-modernizing world. But in places…

Photo courtesy of Yellowstone Wild Owner/Operator Emil McCain The world of grizzly bear romance is wild – filled with roaring, territory marking, and a little bit of bear-ing it all.  The mating season of grizzly bears is a spectacle akin to a reality TV show, but with contestants armed with claws and a taste for…

As Yellowstone’s summer season arrives, so does the influx of crowds, traffic, and human-generated noise. For many, this can impact the peaceful and restorative journey many visitors are hungry to experience. However, the notorious traffic snarls and congested boardwalks are a minuscule fraction of the park! The developed areas, which include parking lots, buildings, campgrounds,…

In the heart of Yellowstone National Park’s Northern Range, a dense population of hoofed animals thrives, basking in the bounty of vegetative diversity. Among the eight ungulate species found in the park—mountain goat, elk, mule and white-tailed deer, moose, bison, bighorn sheep, and pronghorn—the pronghorn emerges as a superstar of evolution, adaptation, and endurance.  Photo…

“What’s your favorite season in the park?” This is perhaps the most common question asked of any longtime, local Yellowstone resident. The answers vary, of course, but it would be difficult to find anyone who didn’t include spring. So, what makes spring such a joyous time of year? Springtime in Yellowstone is the season of…