Fall Wolf & Elk Discovery
Take advantage of the season and explore the lives of wolves and elk, Yellowstone’s marquee predator and prey species.
Includes four nights at a Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel cabin and daily breakfast and lunch.
Fall Wolf & Elk Discovery
Plan your trip
- $1,439 per person, double occupancy
- $1,909 per person, single occupancy
- Three boxed breakfasts and three boxed lunches per person
- In-park transportation
Yellowstone’s famous northern range is a prime location to view wolves in Yellowstone, and Mammoth Hot Springs is the best place in the park to view the annual elk rut. Take advantage of both rare opportunities with this trip.
Package includes four nights at the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel Cabins and daily breakfast and lunch.
Start dates: September 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27
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Visiting in September made for smaller crowds and plenty of wildlife activity. The chilly mornings made it easy to spot geothermal areas. Our Yellowstone Forever guide was knowledgeable and fun to be with. She provided plenty of time for wildlife watching – we never felt rushed.
PROGRAM ITINERARY
Day 1 Welcome and Orientation
Participants are welcome to check into the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel beginning at 4:30 p.m. After checking in, guests will meet a Yellowstone Forever field educator for an orientation. Education staff will go over the program itinerary, discuss clothing and equipment needed for daily outings, and answer any questions participants may have. Guests are responsible for dinner on their own and will be spending this night at the Mammoth Hot Springs hotel.
7:00 p.m. Orientation at Mammoth Hot Springs Conference Room
Specific room to be determined; ask front desk for directions.
Days 2-4 Wildlife Watching and Habitat Exploration
Each day begins early to catch morning wildlife activity. Wolves and bears tend to be most active in the early morning, while mountain goats, moose, bison, elk, bighorn sheep, and birds continue to be active later in the day. After viewing wildlife, participants will be led on a hike in search of tracks and sign while discussing ecology, behavior, recent research, and management. Guests are responsible for dinner on their own and will be spending this night at the Mammoth Hot Springs hotel.
6:30 a.m. Depart Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel
Hot beverages and box breakfast in the field
Morning & afternoon roadside animal viewing
Afternoon hike in wildlife habitat
Deli lunch in the field
3:00 p.m. Return to Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel
Day 5 Check Out and Departure
Pricing
2022 Package Rates*
- $1,439 per person, double occupancy
- $1,909 per person, single occupancy
*Rates include taxes, fees and gratuity. (Exception: The NPS Entrance fee is not included and Lodging & Learning packages do not include gratuity for Yellowstone Forever Field Educator and are at the discretion of the participants.) Rates, taxes and fees subject to change and based on approved local, state, and NPS fees at the time of the session date.
Package is offered with the following start dates: Sept. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27. Max: 13 participants; Min: 4 participants. Minimum age is 12 years old.
What’s included?
- (4) nights lodging at Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel – Frontier Cabin
- Most meals, to include:
- (3) breakfasts
- (3) lunches
- In-park transportation via a 14-passenger minibus
- World class educational programming with a Yellowstone Forever field educator
- A Nalgene water bottle (gift item)
- Field equipment as needed
