Dear Friend of the National Parks,

There is a reason Yellowstone National Park was designated the world’s first national park in 1872 and now hosts around four million visitors each year. There is so much to see and do! Not to mention it offers one of the best wildlife-viewing experiences in the country.

Last year was the first time I visited Yellowstone, and it far exceeded my expectations. I participated in the Yellowstone Wildlife Safari trip with Off the Beaten Path and NPCA in May, which is a great month to visit. The park is not as crowded as the summer months and there is an overabundance of active wildlife.

In fact, Yellowstone is home to over 60 species of mammals, many of which we encountered on our adventure. We saw grizzly bears, bison, pronghorn antelope, moose, elk, mountain goats and many others. We also spotted and identified over 50 species of birds, including the Harlequin duck.

There is much more to see besides wildlife in Yellowstone. Picturesque vistas in Hayden and Lamar Valleys, cascading falls in the 'Grand Canyon' of Yellowstone, and numerous geyser basins and hot springs that give the park’s landscape an otherworldly feel.

The Yellowstone Wildlife Safari is just one of several options we offer that provide a naturalist-led tour of the park. If you are interested in visiting both Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks together, consider The Essence of Yellowstone & Grand Teton. Looking for a more active experience? Check out Hiking in Yellowstone.

And if you are really looking for a unique adventure, visit Yellowstone during the winter months in our Yellowstone Winter Wonders Tour.

Don’t forget: By traveling with Off the Beaten Path as an NPCA member, a percentage of your trip supports NPCA’s work to protect and enhance America's National Park System for present and future generations.

See you in the parks!

Jared Dial
Travel Program Manager

Photo: Yellowstone National Park © Bennymarty/Dreamstime.com

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