Yellowstone Wolves - Wildlife Tour
Itinerary
Days 1 & 2: Jackson Hole: Big Horn Sheep,
Elk, Bald Eagles and Coyotes
Old-West Jackson sits at the edge of Grand Teton National Park
in the shadow of the mountain range’s jagged spires. Still
retaining a cowboy flavor, Jackson hosts visitors with panache. On
Day 1, we meet for an informal welcome dinner and orientation. Our
winter safari begins the following morning as we venture into
Jackson Hole in search of bighorn sheep, bald and golden eagles,
coyotes, bison, mule deer, moose and elk. Later, we visit the
National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson. Then, by horse-drawn
sleigh we glide across the snows blanketing the National Elk Refuge
for close-up photos of the massive herd that winters there, with
thousands of animals roaming the valley floor.
Day 3: Old Faithful
A traverse of Buffalo Valley offers a panorama of the Tetons
rising above the Snake River en route to Yellowstone National Park.
An enclosed, heated snowcoach conveys us into the park’s silent
winter splendor. Since access to the resort is limited to snow
vehicles, we find ourselves in peaceful seclusion, experiencing the
magic of Old Faithful erupting in winter’s crystalline veil.
Day 4: Mammoth Hot Springs & Lamar Valley
Wolves
Back aboard our snowcoach we head northward through the park’s
geyser basins to the silver terraces of Mammoth Hot Springs, where
we may see many elk. Our evening destination is Cooke City,
Montana, where we’ll spend two nights at the Alpine Inn, a rustic
western lodge in the Beartooth Mountains. As dusk descends, an
evening drive through the Lamar Valley in Yellowstone’s far
northeast corner offers our first chance to see wolves.
Day 5: Wolves / Lamar Valley
A full day is ours to look for wolves in the best place in North
America to view these magnetic animals. Reintroduced to Yellowstone
in the 1990s amid much controversy, wolves were returned to this
native ecosystem after a 70-year absence following their
government-sanctioned eradication. Now they are flourishing,
supported by bountiful prey including a multitude of elk. We may
see an entire pack as they test the elk herd for a weak or sick
animal, or spot lonely individuals who forage on their own.
Day 6: Lamar Valley Wolves / Bozeman, Montana
As dawn illumines the Lamar Valley’s snowy meadows, we return
once more in search of wolves. When they are far off, our on-board
scopes help us to observe their activities from a distance without
disturbing their natural behavior. We may even experience the
thrill of a close-up encounter. Many of our Expedition Leaders have
worked for years with the onsite scientists who track these wolves
daily, and together they provide us every opportunity to see these
elusive creatures in their natural surroundings. Returning to
Mammoth Hot Springs, we leave Yellowstone’s wintry quiet and
continue to the hip university town of Bozeman for our final
night.
Day 7: Bozeman / Home
If your schedule allows, you may enjoy exploring Bozeman on your
own today. Transfer to the airport for your flight home is at your
convenience.
Please note: This trip operates in reverse on selected
departures.
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