Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Wildlife
To spot a grizzly, wolf or bighorn sheep you need to know the terrain, the season and the
workings of an animal's brain. Then again, you'll probably see bison, elk or even a bear
without even undoing your seatbelt.
Lamar and Hayden Valleys
Big herds of bison, wolf packs and the occasional grizzly
make these Yellowstone's prime animal hangouts. Join a ranger for wildlife-watching in
Hayden (
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Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center, West Yellowstone
Didn't see a grizzly or wolf in the
park? Don't despair − you're guaranteed an up-close sighting in this nonprofit educational
center (
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Guided tour
A course with the Yellowstone Institute or a tour with a professional natural-
ist will really add to your understanding of Yellowstone's complex ecosystem (
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Mustang tour, Cody
For something a bit different try this day trip to spot wild mustangs
cavorting on the high Wyoming desert (
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Thermal Features
For many, Yellowstone's biggest draw is its otherworldly collection of spouters, gushers,
bubblers and burpers, which together constitute over three quarters of the world's weirdest
thermal features.
Old Faithful
The iconic old geyser isn't the biggest or the most beautiful in Yellowstone,
but it is impressive and dependable. Try to view it from various angles, including Observa-
tion Hill (
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