Trail Guides Yellowstone
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Yellowstone tour guide, amateur photographer, hopeless wanderer, national park’s traveler
“Rekindle Your Love for Adventure"
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A beautiful hike this morning but still no snow here in Bozeman. Winter usually settles in around the beginning of October but it feels like it's getting later and later every year.
#Bozeman #Montana #Hiking #GallatinValley #Trails
#Bozeman #Montana #Hiking #GallatinValley #Trails
November 17, 2025 at 4:19 PM
A beautiful hike this morning but still no snow here in Bozeman. Winter usually settles in around the beginning of October but it feels like it's getting later and later every year.
#Bozeman #Montana #Hiking #GallatinValley #Trails
#Bozeman #Montana #Hiking #GallatinValley #Trails
Slough Creek - NE YNP
Looking north toward Cutoff Mountain across the second meadow from campsite 2S1. One of my top ten backcountry destinations and my first hike in Yellowstone 23 years ago.
#YellowstoneNationalPark #Summer #SloughCreek #Wilderness #Mountains #NationalParks #Hiking #Backpacking
Looking north toward Cutoff Mountain across the second meadow from campsite 2S1. One of my top ten backcountry destinations and my first hike in Yellowstone 23 years ago.
#YellowstoneNationalPark #Summer #SloughCreek #Wilderness #Mountains #NationalParks #Hiking #Backpacking
November 12, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Slough Creek - NE YNP
Looking north toward Cutoff Mountain across the second meadow from campsite 2S1. One of my top ten backcountry destinations and my first hike in Yellowstone 23 years ago.
#YellowstoneNationalPark #Summer #SloughCreek #Wilderness #Mountains #NationalParks #Hiking #Backpacking
Looking north toward Cutoff Mountain across the second meadow from campsite 2S1. One of my top ten backcountry destinations and my first hike in Yellowstone 23 years ago.
#YellowstoneNationalPark #Summer #SloughCreek #Wilderness #Mountains #NationalParks #Hiking #Backpacking
Mammoth Hot Springs
Sculpted by water and heat, the travertine terraces (limestone deposits) at Mammoth are in a constant state of change. These layered pathways can fluctuate in weeks and even days.
#YellowstoneNationalPark #MammothHotSprings #NationalParks #HotSprings #Nature
Sculpted by water and heat, the travertine terraces (limestone deposits) at Mammoth are in a constant state of change. These layered pathways can fluctuate in weeks and even days.
#YellowstoneNationalPark #MammothHotSprings #NationalParks #HotSprings #Nature
November 11, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Mammoth Hot Springs
Sculpted by water and heat, the travertine terraces (limestone deposits) at Mammoth are in a constant state of change. These layered pathways can fluctuate in weeks and even days.
#YellowstoneNationalPark #MammothHotSprings #NationalParks #HotSprings #Nature
Sculpted by water and heat, the travertine terraces (limestone deposits) at Mammoth are in a constant state of change. These layered pathways can fluctuate in weeks and even days.
#YellowstoneNationalPark #MammothHotSprings #NationalParks #HotSprings #Nature
Shared Experiences - Old Faithful
I never get tired of watching this moment unfold. There is a common thread—nature— that brings us together, and for one brief moment we are captivated by something larger than ourselves.
#YellowstoneNationalPark #Geysers #Autumn #OldFaithful #NationalParks
I never get tired of watching this moment unfold. There is a common thread—nature— that brings us together, and for one brief moment we are captivated by something larger than ourselves.
#YellowstoneNationalPark #Geysers #Autumn #OldFaithful #NationalParks
November 7, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Shared Experiences - Old Faithful
I never get tired of watching this moment unfold. There is a common thread—nature— that brings us together, and for one brief moment we are captivated by something larger than ourselves.
#YellowstoneNationalPark #Geysers #Autumn #OldFaithful #NationalParks
I never get tired of watching this moment unfold. There is a common thread—nature— that brings us together, and for one brief moment we are captivated by something larger than ourselves.
#YellowstoneNationalPark #Geysers #Autumn #OldFaithful #NationalParks
Interior roads in Yellowstone will close tomorrow to all vehicle traffic. The road from Gardiner, Montana (the North Entrance) to Cooke City remains open year-round and is ideal for winter wildlife and wolf watching. Plan accordingly!
#YellowstoneNationalPark #Yellowstone #Coyote #Wildlife
#YellowstoneNationalPark #Yellowstone #Coyote #Wildlife
October 31, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Interior roads in Yellowstone will close tomorrow to all vehicle traffic. The road from Gardiner, Montana (the North Entrance) to Cooke City remains open year-round and is ideal for winter wildlife and wolf watching. Plan accordingly!
#YellowstoneNationalPark #Yellowstone #Coyote #Wildlife
#YellowstoneNationalPark #Yellowstone #Coyote #Wildlife
The views up there are gigantic! Seeing how the trees are so perfectly preserved is incredible!
October 28, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The views up there are gigantic! Seeing how the trees are so perfectly preserved is incredible!
Specimen Ridge - NE YNP
Beautiful day in Yellowstone on Saturday. One of our favorite hikes follows this spectacular ridge. This area of the park is known for its high concentration of petrified wood.
#YellowstoneNationalPark #Hiking #Wilderness #Landscapes #Mountains #Nature #NationalParks
Beautiful day in Yellowstone on Saturday. One of our favorite hikes follows this spectacular ridge. This area of the park is known for its high concentration of petrified wood.
#YellowstoneNationalPark #Hiking #Wilderness #Landscapes #Mountains #Nature #NationalParks
October 27, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Specimen Ridge - NE YNP
Beautiful day in Yellowstone on Saturday. One of our favorite hikes follows this spectacular ridge. This area of the park is known for its high concentration of petrified wood.
#YellowstoneNationalPark #Hiking #Wilderness #Landscapes #Mountains #Nature #NationalParks
Beautiful day in Yellowstone on Saturday. One of our favorite hikes follows this spectacular ridge. This area of the park is known for its high concentration of petrified wood.
#YellowstoneNationalPark #Hiking #Wilderness #Landscapes #Mountains #Nature #NationalParks
Lamar Valley - Soda Butte Creek
Shorter days, longer shadows and a big beautiful sky overhead!
#LamarValley #YellowstoneNationalPark #Rivers #Streams #Wilderness #NationalParks #Hiking #Outdoors #Creeks #Landscapes #Trails
Shorter days, longer shadows and a big beautiful sky overhead!
#LamarValley #YellowstoneNationalPark #Rivers #Streams #Wilderness #NationalParks #Hiking #Outdoors #Creeks #Landscapes #Trails
October 23, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Lamar Valley - Soda Butte Creek
Shorter days, longer shadows and a big beautiful sky overhead!
#LamarValley #YellowstoneNationalPark #Rivers #Streams #Wilderness #NationalParks #Hiking #Outdoors #Creeks #Landscapes #Trails
Shorter days, longer shadows and a big beautiful sky overhead!
#LamarValley #YellowstoneNationalPark #Rivers #Streams #Wilderness #NationalParks #Hiking #Outdoors #Creeks #Landscapes #Trails
Some days all you can do is shake your head.
This gentleman was extremely lucky. We got him back in his vehicle after a light scolding and a very direct reminder that these are WILD animals!!
#YellowstoneNationalPark #Tourism #Bison #Wildlife #Touron #NationalParks #Animals #Yellowstone
This gentleman was extremely lucky. We got him back in his vehicle after a light scolding and a very direct reminder that these are WILD animals!!
#YellowstoneNationalPark #Tourism #Bison #Wildlife #Touron #NationalParks #Animals #Yellowstone
October 21, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Some days all you can do is shake your head.
This gentleman was extremely lucky. We got him back in his vehicle after a light scolding and a very direct reminder that these are WILD animals!!
#YellowstoneNationalPark #Tourism #Bison #Wildlife #Touron #NationalParks #Animals #Yellowstone
This gentleman was extremely lucky. We got him back in his vehicle after a light scolding and a very direct reminder that these are WILD animals!!
#YellowstoneNationalPark #Tourism #Bison #Wildlife #Touron #NationalParks #Animals #Yellowstone
Sometimes you just need a little something to quench your thirst!
#YellowstoneNationalPark #Bison #Wildlife #Yellowstone #NationalParks
#YellowstoneNationalPark #Bison #Wildlife #Yellowstone #NationalParks
October 16, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Sometimes you just need a little something to quench your thirst!
#YellowstoneNationalPark #Bison #Wildlife #Yellowstone #NationalParks
#YellowstoneNationalPark #Bison #Wildlife #Yellowstone #NationalParks
How Migratory Ungulates Navigate Fences
This is a very interesting study (see the link below). I was able to witness this firsthand yesterday morning. You can see how a fence can impact their (elk) movements.
youtu.be/ofOOmx_EN_8?...
#Bozeman #Montana #Wildlife #Elk #Migration #Ungulates
This is a very interesting study (see the link below). I was able to witness this firsthand yesterday morning. You can see how a fence can impact their (elk) movements.
youtu.be/ofOOmx_EN_8?...
#Bozeman #Montana #Wildlife #Elk #Migration #Ungulates
October 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM
How Migratory Ungulates Navigate Fences
This is a very interesting study (see the link below). I was able to witness this firsthand yesterday morning. You can see how a fence can impact their (elk) movements.
youtu.be/ofOOmx_EN_8?...
#Bozeman #Montana #Wildlife #Elk #Migration #Ungulates
This is a very interesting study (see the link below). I was able to witness this firsthand yesterday morning. You can see how a fence can impact their (elk) movements.
youtu.be/ofOOmx_EN_8?...
#Bozeman #Montana #Wildlife #Elk #Migration #Ungulates
Norris Geyser Basin will be closing early this year for maintenance. The thermal area will close on October 15th for much needed repairs to its infrastructure.
#YellowstoneNationalPark #NorrisGeyserBasin #NationalParks #GeyserBasin #Wilderness #Yellowstone #Travel
#YellowstoneNationalPark #NorrisGeyserBasin #NationalParks #GeyserBasin #Wilderness #Yellowstone #Travel
October 13, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Norris Geyser Basin will be closing early this year for maintenance. The thermal area will close on October 15th for much needed repairs to its infrastructure.
#YellowstoneNationalPark #NorrisGeyserBasin #NationalParks #GeyserBasin #Wilderness #Yellowstone #Travel
#YellowstoneNationalPark #NorrisGeyserBasin #NationalParks #GeyserBasin #Wilderness #Yellowstone #Travel
Bighorn Pass Trail - NW YNP
A quiet moment on the western side of the park yesterday.
#YellowstoneNationalPark #Wilderness #Hiking #GallatinRiver #HikingTrails #NationalParks #Rivers #DayHiking
A quiet moment on the western side of the park yesterday.
#YellowstoneNationalPark #Wilderness #Hiking #GallatinRiver #HikingTrails #NationalParks #Rivers #DayHiking
October 10, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Bighorn Pass Trail - NW YNP
A quiet moment on the western side of the park yesterday.
#YellowstoneNationalPark #Wilderness #Hiking #GallatinRiver #HikingTrails #NationalParks #Rivers #DayHiking
A quiet moment on the western side of the park yesterday.
#YellowstoneNationalPark #Wilderness #Hiking #GallatinRiver #HikingTrails #NationalParks #Rivers #DayHiking
Bighorn Pass Trailhead at 8:15 am yesterday morning. By noon it was a comfortable 60F.
October 10, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Bighorn Pass Trailhead at 8:15 am yesterday morning. By noon it was a comfortable 60F.
The sounds of autumn are everywhere. Bull elk near Mammoth Hot Springs.
#YellowstoneNationalPark #Autumn #Rut #NationalParks #BullElk #Wilderness #Wildlife #Ungulates
#YellowstoneNationalPark #Autumn #Rut #NationalParks #BullElk #Wilderness #Wildlife #Ungulates
October 6, 2025 at 6:10 PM
The sounds of autumn are everywhere. Bull elk near Mammoth Hot Springs.
#YellowstoneNationalPark #Autumn #Rut #NationalParks #BullElk #Wilderness #Wildlife #Ungulates
#YellowstoneNationalPark #Autumn #Rut #NationalParks #BullElk #Wilderness #Wildlife #Ungulates
Bunsen Peak
We ran into a big mountain goat yesterday morning on our hike to the summit of Bunsen Peak. They are not native to the park but have moved into YNP from the nearby Absaroka & Madison mountain ranges.
#YellowstoneNationalPark #Wildlife #MountainGoats #Wilderness #NationalParks #Hiking
We ran into a big mountain goat yesterday morning on our hike to the summit of Bunsen Peak. They are not native to the park but have moved into YNP from the nearby Absaroka & Madison mountain ranges.
#YellowstoneNationalPark #Wildlife #MountainGoats #Wilderness #NationalParks #Hiking
October 4, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Bunsen Peak
We ran into a big mountain goat yesterday morning on our hike to the summit of Bunsen Peak. They are not native to the park but have moved into YNP from the nearby Absaroka & Madison mountain ranges.
#YellowstoneNationalPark #Wildlife #MountainGoats #Wilderness #NationalParks #Hiking
We ran into a big mountain goat yesterday morning on our hike to the summit of Bunsen Peak. They are not native to the park but have moved into YNP from the nearby Absaroka & Madison mountain ranges.
#YellowstoneNationalPark #Wildlife #MountainGoats #Wilderness #NationalParks #Hiking
Electric Peak - Fawn Pass Trail - NW Yellowstone
Good news for now. YNP is still open despite the gov't shutdown. Some services may be limited or restricted. Enjoy the fall colors while you can!
#YellowstoneNationalPark #NationalParks #Wilderness #Hiking #Backpacking #Autumn #Mountains #Wyoming
Good news for now. YNP is still open despite the gov't shutdown. Some services may be limited or restricted. Enjoy the fall colors while you can!
#YellowstoneNationalPark #NationalParks #Wilderness #Hiking #Backpacking #Autumn #Mountains #Wyoming
October 1, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Electric Peak - Fawn Pass Trail - NW Yellowstone
Good news for now. YNP is still open despite the gov't shutdown. Some services may be limited or restricted. Enjoy the fall colors while you can!
#YellowstoneNationalPark #NationalParks #Wilderness #Hiking #Backpacking #Autumn #Mountains #Wyoming
Good news for now. YNP is still open despite the gov't shutdown. Some services may be limited or restricted. Enjoy the fall colors while you can!
#YellowstoneNationalPark #NationalParks #Wilderness #Hiking #Backpacking #Autumn #Mountains #Wyoming
Autumn in Yellowstone
The last few weeks have been incredible here in the park. Sharp blue skies overhead, fields of gold, cooler temps and miles of empty trails!
#YellowstoneNationalPark #Backpacking #Hiking #NationalParks #Autumn #Wilderness #Rivers #HikingTrails #YellowstoneRiver
The last few weeks have been incredible here in the park. Sharp blue skies overhead, fields of gold, cooler temps and miles of empty trails!
#YellowstoneNationalPark #Backpacking #Hiking #NationalParks #Autumn #Wilderness #Rivers #HikingTrails #YellowstoneRiver
September 29, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Autumn in Yellowstone
The last few weeks have been incredible here in the park. Sharp blue skies overhead, fields of gold, cooler temps and miles of empty trails!
#YellowstoneNationalPark #Backpacking #Hiking #NationalParks #Autumn #Wilderness #Rivers #HikingTrails #YellowstoneRiver
The last few weeks have been incredible here in the park. Sharp blue skies overhead, fields of gold, cooler temps and miles of empty trails!
#YellowstoneNationalPark #Backpacking #Hiking #NationalParks #Autumn #Wilderness #Rivers #HikingTrails #YellowstoneRiver
Time to bulk up!
We had a real treat the other day in the Lamar Valley. Spotted this lone grizzly foraging just off the road. Bears are in "hyperphagia." A supercharged mode where they spend much of their day bulking up before the long winter.
#YellowstoneNationalPark #Bears #GrizzlyBears
We had a real treat the other day in the Lamar Valley. Spotted this lone grizzly foraging just off the road. Bears are in "hyperphagia." A supercharged mode where they spend much of their day bulking up before the long winter.
#YellowstoneNationalPark #Bears #GrizzlyBears
September 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Time to bulk up!
We had a real treat the other day in the Lamar Valley. Spotted this lone grizzly foraging just off the road. Bears are in "hyperphagia." A supercharged mode where they spend much of their day bulking up before the long winter.
#YellowstoneNationalPark #Bears #GrizzlyBears
We had a real treat the other day in the Lamar Valley. Spotted this lone grizzly foraging just off the road. Bears are in "hyperphagia." A supercharged mode where they spend much of their day bulking up before the long winter.
#YellowstoneNationalPark #Bears #GrizzlyBears
Tom Miner Basin from the Sky Rim Trail - NW Yellowstone. This is critical bear habitat just outside of the park. It’s a valuable shared space for hikers, livestock, private ranches and horseback riding.
#YellowstoneNationalPark #Wilderness #Mountains #Landscapes #NationalParks
#YellowstoneNationalPark #Wilderness #Mountains #Landscapes #NationalParks
September 17, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Tom Miner Basin from the Sky Rim Trail - NW Yellowstone. This is critical bear habitat just outside of the park. It’s a valuable shared space for hikers, livestock, private ranches and horseback riding.
#YellowstoneNationalPark #Wilderness #Mountains #Landscapes #NationalParks
#YellowstoneNationalPark #Wilderness #Mountains #Landscapes #NationalParks
Public Lecture Tonight in Gardiner, Montana
UPDATE ON THE NEW MONITORING AND
RECENT ACTIVITY IN YELLOWSTONE
Michael Poland of the Yellowstone
Volcano Observatory
Gardiner Community Center
208 Main Street - 6:30-7:30 PM
Free of charge
#YellowstoneNationalPark #Lectures #NationalParks
UPDATE ON THE NEW MONITORING AND
RECENT ACTIVITY IN YELLOWSTONE
Michael Poland of the Yellowstone
Volcano Observatory
Gardiner Community Center
208 Main Street - 6:30-7:30 PM
Free of charge
#YellowstoneNationalPark #Lectures #NationalParks
September 16, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Public Lecture Tonight in Gardiner, Montana
UPDATE ON THE NEW MONITORING AND
RECENT ACTIVITY IN YELLOWSTONE
Michael Poland of the Yellowstone
Volcano Observatory
Gardiner Community Center
208 Main Street - 6:30-7:30 PM
Free of charge
#YellowstoneNationalPark #Lectures #NationalParks
UPDATE ON THE NEW MONITORING AND
RECENT ACTIVITY IN YELLOWSTONE
Michael Poland of the Yellowstone
Volcano Observatory
Gardiner Community Center
208 Main Street - 6:30-7:30 PM
Free of charge
#YellowstoneNationalPark #Lectures #NationalParks
Watching another season unfold in Yellowstone. From green to gold.
#YellowstoneNationalPark #DunravenPass #NationalParks #Landscapes #Autumn #Clouds #Wilderness
#YellowstoneNationalPark #DunravenPass #NationalParks #Landscapes #Autumn #Clouds #Wilderness
September 15, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Watching another season unfold in Yellowstone. From green to gold.
#YellowstoneNationalPark #DunravenPass #NationalParks #Landscapes #Autumn #Clouds #Wilderness
#YellowstoneNationalPark #DunravenPass #NationalParks #Landscapes #Autumn #Clouds #Wilderness
Lower Falls - 308 ft.
Spring runoff = 63,500 gallons per sec
Autumn = 5,000 gallons per sec
But who’s really counting
#YellowstoneNationalPark #YellowstoneRiver #NationalParks #GrandCanyonoftheYellowstone #Rivers #Waterfalls #Canyon
Spring runoff = 63,500 gallons per sec
Autumn = 5,000 gallons per sec
But who’s really counting
#YellowstoneNationalPark #YellowstoneRiver #NationalParks #GrandCanyonoftheYellowstone #Rivers #Waterfalls #Canyon
September 10, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Lower Falls - 308 ft.
Spring runoff = 63,500 gallons per sec
Autumn = 5,000 gallons per sec
But who’s really counting
#YellowstoneNationalPark #YellowstoneRiver #NationalParks #GrandCanyonoftheYellowstone #Rivers #Waterfalls #Canyon
Spring runoff = 63,500 gallons per sec
Autumn = 5,000 gallons per sec
But who’s really counting
#YellowstoneNationalPark #YellowstoneRiver #NationalParks #GrandCanyonoftheYellowstone #Rivers #Waterfalls #Canyon
Chill morning at Mammoth. This bull was hanging out across from the visitor center all morning. Very relaxed.
#Yellowstone #NationalParks #Elk #Wildlife #MammothHotSprings
#Yellowstone #NationalParks #Elk #Wildlife #MammothHotSprings
September 8, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Chill morning at Mammoth. This bull was hanging out across from the visitor center all morning. Very relaxed.
#Yellowstone #NationalParks #Elk #Wildlife #MammothHotSprings
#Yellowstone #NationalParks #Elk #Wildlife #MammothHotSprings