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In the northwest corner of Wyoming, two of America's most treasured parks offer scenic grandeur and prolific wildlife unparalleled in the Lower 48, with outstanding opportunities for nature photography. This classic small-group safari through Yellowstone and the Tetons takes us into the domain of elk and bison, moose, bighorn sheep, coyotes, foxes, bald eagles and, of course, black bears, grizzlies and wolves.

From plains to peaks, Yellowstone Country still works strong magic. Click here to learn about our special photo departures. Trip Highlights Exclusive Access via Expert Local Knowledge Discover wildlife spots most tourists miss, plus other surprises revealed by our naturalist Expedition Leaders who know Yellowstone Country intimately Scenic Float on the Snake River Make a mellow raft trip through Jackson Hole beneath the spires of the Grand Tetons as we scout for elk, moose, otters, and eagles overhead Custom Safari Vehicles for Wildlife Viewing Our custom-designed North American Safari Trucks have a window seat for all, plus three double-wide roof hatches for a degree panorama on the landscape.

WWF In Action. Our decades of experience and deep local knowledge makes a big difference in providing a richer, easier and less commercialized experience of these legendary vacation destinations. When you travel on your own, you spend a lot of time researching, planning, asking questions, competing for reservations, or driving around trying to figure out where to go and what to do. As a result, you lose precious time and miss the secret spots known only to locals.

Small Groups Make a BIG Difference In contrast to motorcoach tours, our small groups are limited to just seven guests per private safari vehicle, and only six on photo tours!

With a maximum of 13 guests in two vehicles per departure—and 12 on photo tours—plus two NHA Expedition Leaders and a support staff member, we offer a matchless guide-to-guest ratio and a far more intimate nature adventure. We can move more quickly to areas where wildlife has recently been spotted and access roads and places buses can't reach.

With in-depth knowledge of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, we take you to lesser-known areas where wildlife viewing is better and crowds are fewer.

Most guide and teach here year-round, all have in-depth knowledge of the places we visit, resident wildlife behavior, and where and when to be in particular places to see animals. Our guides are the most senior in the region, called on to train other local guides. Visit our keyboard shortcuts docs for details Duration: 3 minutes, 35 seconds Wonders abound in Yellowstone, though many come with an unfamiliar danger.

The seasonal distribution of Yellowstone bison is shown here in comparison with the Interagency Bison Management Plan management areas. Adapted from Atlas of Yellowstone, Second Edition. Habitat Yellowstone bison historically occupied approximately 7, square miles 20, km2 in the headwaters of the Yellowstone and Madison rivers.

Visit our keyboard shortcuts docs for details Duration: 2 minutes, 52 seconds Bison Ecologist Rick Wallen discusses some of the challenges faced by bison calves immediately after their birth. Conservation Yellowstone has played a key role in the conservation of wild bison in North America.

Bison Goring at West Thumb While bison may seem as harmless and slow, they can be very dangerous and fast. Duration: 26 seconds. Bison or Buffalo? Watch Wildlife. Bison Management. From Dozens to Thousands. Last updated: June 29, Stay Connected. Browse this and other frequently asked questions. Watch Wildlife Bring binoculars or a spotting scope and enjoy watching animals from a safe distance.

Bison Management Maintaining a wild, migratory bison population in a modern landscape. From Dozens to Thousands A history of bison management in Yellowstone.

In Congress established Yellowstone National Park for the purpose of protecting the unique geothermal features found within it. Yellowstone has more than 10, geothermal features, including more than geysers! These extraordinary features draw the attention of millions of visitors each year, but with that attention comes the increased…. Keep reading to find the perfect program for you! Field Seminars Our world-class Field Seminars examine specific aspects of the park ecosystem….

An information station and the Madison Campground are also here. Drive the short side road to Firehole Falls. Follow the hiking trail to Fairy Falls. If you visit only one thermal zone, make it this one. Pick up the Elephant Back Trail from this area. The following maps cover the same territory as the maps from the official brochure, but are better for printing since they have a white background and fewer colors. This printable Yellowstone map kb shows the entire national park and shows all roads, picnic areas, campgrounds, and points of interest.

It includes driving distances and time estimates as well. This printable Canyon Village map 60 kb includes the area around the Canyon Lodge and visitor center as well as the rim drives to the various Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone viewpoints.

The printable West Thumb and Grant Village map 50 kb shows the many visitor facilities in Grant Village and the nearby West Thumb Geyser Basin — visitor center, lodge, campground, and so on. The five maps below zoom in on specific areas in the Yellowstone backcountry. The Yellowstone Lake backcountry map kb features the campsites lining the shores of Yellowstone Lake, many of which are accessible only by water.

Also included are descriptions for each campsite. The Heart Lake backcountry map kb focuses on Heart Lake campsites and the surrounding trails located south of Yellowstone Lake and east of the loop road. You instead need a topographic map like one from the National Geographic Trails Illustrated series. This is the Yellowstone winter roads map kb , showing which roads are open and closed during the winter season for cars or oversnow vehicles such as snowmobiles.