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Yellowstone National Park – Up Close Naturally with Nature!
3 nights accommodations in Yellowstone at the park lodge of your choice 3 days spent in the field, observing and learning wolf and grizzly bear behavior and ecology. Experience the art of mammal tracking and develop a better understanding of predator and prey interactions. Witness the sights and sounds of this remarkable region; the experience that is the real Yellowstone. Opt to begin and end in Western Montana or better yet, begin in Western Montana and end in Wyoming May be combined with a white water raft trip, RV driving trip, or Glacier National Park
Day 1: Upon arrival at the airport, we will begin a scenic drive along the Yellowstone River thru Paradise Valley, making several stops along the way for natural and cultural resource interpretation. After checking into our lodge, spend some time observing this beautiful area where bison and elk are often found grazing right outside your door. This evening we will be joined by a local wildlife biologist who will give us an introduction to the diverse wildlife population of this historic park.
Day 2: We will enjoy a wonderful introduction to the wildlife of Yellowstone today. Large herds of bison and elk, pronghorn antelope, bighorn sheep, grizzly and black bears, eagles, coyotes and wolves co-habitate this area. There will be time for photography of these spectacular animals and then we will enjoy a picnic lunch with a moderate hike to explore waterfalls and the Yellowstone River. This afternoon you are free to explore historic Fort Yellowstone and the Visitors Center or an easy walk to view the largest travertine terraces in the world.
Day 3: We will travel to Lamar Valley at daybreak for a chance to see bears and wolves in the wild. After setting up at our overlook, we will patiently wait for our first sightings of the day. Wildlife watching in Yellowstone is amazing and we never know what the day may bring. We may enjoy an easy hike to visit an abandoned bear or wolf den and then return to the hotel for time to relax. This evening we will enjoy a farewell dinner with our guides and a chance to exchange stories.
Day 4: This morning we will check out of the lodge and begin our trip back to the airport for your return home.
