Wildlife Views
Yellowstone National Park, WY, MT, and ID
Just picture watching Old Faithful erupting, the swirling volcanic colors of Grand Prismatic Spring, and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone!
They’re all fantastic sights on the beaten path of America’s first national park, but Yellowstone really shines in its opportunities for wildlife viewing. Travel to Hayden Valley, and you may have a chance of seeing some really remarkable animals.
You might get a chance to catch some bison, grizzly bears, wolf packs, and elk herds. We recommend getting there in the early AM and setting up a camp chair with a blanket and a warm drink in hand.
For all you photographers out there, be sure to bring a decent pair of binoculars and a camera with a zoom lens. If you want to bypass the crowds, the best visiting times are late spring and early fall.
Have been through most of the western US Parks, and loved them all. The trip to some of the parks can be depressing given living conditions of natives. Haven’t been to the parks in Maine, still on my list, but have been through most of the western parks in winter and summer. Can’t be beaten. Plan to go again.