Yellowstone Vacation Packages

1. Yellowstone Vacation Packages Yellowstone Wolf Tracker arranges custom single and multiple-day wildlife watching excursions, year-round with national park service approved providers, The Wild Side, LLC. Our guides are very experienced wildlife biologists who have been tracking and observing wolves since reintroduction in 1995. They combine natural and cultural history, scientific investigation, conservation advocacy, film documentary, and extensive on-the-ground experience. The best seasons for wolf viewing are winter, spring, and fall, which are also quiet times in the park; however, we offer the service throughout the year. Outings originate near the north entrance of the park where we typically meet groups in the early morning at Gardiner, Montana; or a nearby location upon arrangement. Your best opportunity to view and learn about wolves in their natural habitat lies in hiring a guide and spending a day tracking and observing these elusive wild animals. Along the way guests are also likely to see large herds of elk and bison, as well as, grizzly bears, eagles, moose, pronghorn antelope, mountain goat, bighorn sheep, coyotes, black bears, and others. Possible, too, are sightings of river otters, badgers, pine martens, owls, and other more rare wildlife. Most importantly about the guiding services is that you will learn about the ecology, history, and current issues of Yellowstone from local biologist guides with experience in wildlife study with wolves and other species in Yellowstone! We do not match up separate groups to share a guided day. Our service matches your group with our guide exclusively. Price includes our transportation, a comfortable and roomy touring vehicle, which for larger groups is our legendary 14-passenger "Adventure Bus," as well as, park entrance fees, breakfast with hot drinks, water, top-of-the-line spotting scopes, and expert interpretation and guiding services. Wildlife biologists Nathan Varley and Linda Thurston launched THE WILD SIDE, LLC, to propagate their collective professional endeavors. THE WILD SIDE, LLC, offer wildlife viewing tours, university level educational programs, biological research, and many conservation programs and services.

2. Programs Our premier wildlife watching programs (listed on the main page and in the right column) feature multiple days of extensive viewing, excellent meals and accommodation, and expert interpretation by Nathan, Linda, and a professional staff who combine many years of Yellowstone experience. Our custom programs feature the flexibility to create a program perfect for your group, dates, and budget. We arrange programs and field courses for colleges and universities that travel to learn about the wildlife and critical conservation issues in Yellowstone. Read what guests have said about their experiences with The Wild Side's wolf- watching excursions in Yellowstone. The Wild Side, LLC, is permitted by the National Park Service under a commercial use authorization agreement to provide tour and transportation services in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. Services The Wild Side, LLC, offer a subscription web page, www.yellowstonereports.com with sightings, updates, and daily naturalist reports to stay informed about current events in Yellowstone. Yellowstone Reports has the most current information about wolf and other wildlife sightings on the web. High quality spotting scopes are available for rent to enhance wildlife viewing in the park. We are also available for consulting on wildlife research and management for small businesses and agencies. Giving Back The Wild Side, LLC, promotes sustainable practices in its operation. Our programs in Yellowstone Park are authorized by the National Park Service under a Commercial Use Authorization (CUA). The CUA specifies the holder complies with all applicable public health and sanitation standards and codes. The Wild Side, LLC, teaches and practices the Leave No Trace outdoor ethics curriculum to minimize the impact of our activities on the environment. Our programs feature recycling of product waste including plastics, aluminum, paper, and glass

3. with the assistance of the National Park Service, a program made possible through the Greening of the Parks Act. Yellowstone National Park Yellowstone Reports Subscription web pages with up-to-date reporting on wolves, wildlife, and issues in the first national park Yellowstone National Park National Park Service's pages on visiting. Yellowstone National Park National Park Service's pages on visiting. Yellowstone Association Institute Yellowstone's partner in education since 1933 Yellowstone Park Foundation Dedicated to the protection and preservation of Yellowstone National Park Greater Yellowstone Coalition Doing conservation work to keep the Yellowstone ecosystem stitched together Yellowstone Ecological Research Center Pioneering research in the Yellowstone ecosystem Etiquette For Wolf And Wildlife Viewing In Yellowstone Yellowstone is a treasure, full of wildlife diversity arguably unmatched in the lower 48 states. How well it thrives and how much you can learn and absorb its special qualities is largely based on the behavior of the visitor. Attitudes toward the habitat and wildlife and toward other visitors are critical to the outcome of one’s wildlife viewing experiences. If you are planning to be in Yellowstone to view wildlife and take in the sights, review the two lists of guidelines provided here. It can make your visit less intrusive for the wildlife and a better experience for you and your fellow visitors. The first list, Respect for Wildlife, is based upon the premise that Yellowstone is home for wildlife and we are visitors to their home. Animals are due the respect you would accord anyone while visiting their home. Yellowstone is not a zoo where animals are placed for our enjoyment; rather, it is a place where we are privileged to be able to see wildlife behaving naturally, surviving and raising their young, provided we allow them this opportunity. It is one of few places where some species are allowed to exist as such. The rationale for the second list, Respect for Visitors, is simple. Respectful and considerate behavior while among other visitors is warranted and improves everyone’s chances of sharing and enjoying the qualities of Yellowstone. Practice and teach good wildlife watching etiquette while you are in the field. Help others to understand the regulations and practice good etiquette. Politely challenge those who are violating good etiquette guidelines. You are encouraged to print out these lists and refer to them while in the park.

4. Winter Wolf Watching While the temperatures for winter months can be frigid, there is no better time to be observing Yellowstone's wolf packs. Watching wild wolves with the experts in Yellowstone's premier wolf spotting season is often the most rewarding and amazing experience we can offer. Your hosts are Dr. Nathan Varley, a native of Yellowstone whose has studied wolf & elk ecology, and Linda Thurston, whose experience includes research and cutting-edge wolf conservation techniques. Extensive observation time takes place in the morning with snowshoe excursions in the afternoon. Guests enjoy catering by exalted chef Zac Kellerman. Past special guests for winter programs have included Doug Smith, Dan Stahler, Jim Halfpenny, Dan Hartman, and Bob Landis. For more information please visit http://www.wolftracker.com