The 10 Best Nature & Wildlife Areas in Yellowstone Country, Yellowstone Country

July 26, 2021 Leonardo Torrence

Discover the best top things to do in Yellowstone Country, Yellowstone Country including Fairy Lake, Let's Go Adventure Tours & Transportation, Mount Washburn, Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center, Old Gardiner Road, Apollinaris Spring, Monument Geyser Basin, Hayden Valley, Yellowstone River Picnic Area, Grotto Falls Trail.
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1. Fairy Lake

Bozeman, MT
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Fairy Lake

2. Let's Go Adventure Tours & Transportation

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5.0 based on 29 reviews

Let's Go Adventure Tours & Transportation

Let’s Go Adventure Tours and Transportation provides year round fully catered day tours into Yellowstone National Park. We are based in beautiful Bozeman, Montana approximately 90 miles from the north or west entrance to YNP. Keeping the safety of our guests a priority with Covid-19 we will be operating under the “new normal” and still providing this great service. We have the ability to pick you up and drop you off anywhere and can cater to your needs. We have created a safe, fun and educational way for you to enjoy Yellowstone. Keep in mind, Let’s Go Adventure Tours and Transportation offers shuttles to all of Southwest Montana and parts of Wyoming and Idaho. Just let us know if you need to get to the airport, some of the best skiing in America or one of the nearby relaxing Hotsprings. Thanks for considering us and most of all, enjoy this part of the world because it is simply awesome.

3. Mount Washburn

Yellowstone National Park, WY http://www.trailguidesyellowstone.com/yellowstone_hikes/mount_washburn_trail_yellowstone.php
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4.5 based on 414 reviews

Mount Washburn

This 10,243-foot peak is located in Yellowstone National Park.

Reviewed By judyevwa2016 - Everson, United States

One of best views of Yellowstone! Large horned sheep meander at the top with no concern for the two legged invaders. Interesting lookout tower to warm up in, get some great shots of Yellowstone Lake.

4. Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center

201 South Canyon, West Yellowstone, MT 59758 +1 406-646-7001 [email protected] http://www.grizzlydiscoveryctr.org/
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4.5 based on 3,081 reviews

Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center

See LIVE grizzlies and wolves at this AZA Accredited, Not-for-Profit Wildlife Park and Educational Facility. Activities include: Keeper Kid's (hide food for the bears), live Bird-of-Prey Exhibits, view two separate wolf packs from the Naturalist Cabin, Wolf Enrichment, Safety in Bear Country Programs, Yellowstone Park Ranger Talks, a World-Class Bear museum, intriguing films and presentations. Stop in the NEW RIVER OTTER exhibit and get unobstructed underwater views of these incredible swimmers . Open 365 days (GWDC bears DO NOT hibernate). Admission is good for two consecutive days. One block from Yellowstone National Park.

Reviewed By annsX3542NX - Clermont, United States

An incredible experience! The ability to see animals that have been saved from certain death, in their element is awesome. Watching the young wolf pack frolicking in the snow; the otters playing in their new exhibit area; seeing majestic birds of prey and watching grizzlies chasing ravens from their food was something I could have continued to do for hours. Learned so much about the animals and the area. Staff is knowledgeable and very friendly. Admission fee allows you to visit for two days. Do yourself a favor; do not leave West Yellowstone without going to the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center.

5. Old Gardiner Road

One Way Dirt Road behind Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
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4.5 based on 14 reviews

Old Gardiner Road

6. Apollinaris Spring

Grand Loop Road, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Apollinaris Spring

7. Monument Geyser Basin

Yellowstone National Park, WY
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4.5 based on 19 reviews

Monument Geyser Basin

8. Hayden Valley

Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190 +1 307-344-7381 https://www.nps.gov/yell/contacts.htm
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4.5 based on 1,101 reviews

Hayden Valley

Reviewed By AnnaRabea - California, United States

Hayden Valley at dusk was magical. Peacefully grazing herds of elk, bison wandering along the road, a wolf far off in the distance, and all that with perfect gentle lighting - memories we will keep forever!

9. Yellowstone River Picnic Area

Northeast Entrance Road, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
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4.5 based on 18 reviews

Yellowstone River Picnic Area

Reviewed By Pauluno - Homosassa, United States

Head towards Mammoth from Tower Roosevelt junction. Look for the sign for the Blacktail Deer trailhead on the right. It is appprox 3 miles from the junction. Better check your Yellowstone Map for a more accurate distance. There is a pit toilet and larger parking area just prior to the trailhead parking area which is pretty small. The trail gradually rises past a fenced enclosure for wildlife studies. From there it is all down hill to the Yellowstone river. You walk along a stream and past basalt columns on the hike towards the river. There are campsites along the way and I saw a few Pronghorn that were close and a few bison at a long distance. The trail comes to a suspension bridge that crosses the Yellowstone with great views up and down the river. The trail continues on and goes towards Knowles Falls, again downhill. On the way I passed a couple small lakes and several bones and a bison carcass with elk antlers scattered along the trail. I enjoyed this hike as well as any in the north section of the park, very scenic with a good view of the falls. A friend of mine told me he hiked to the edge of it but I saw no easy way and left that part for the more adventurous. The trail continues all the way to Gardiner but I did an out and back to the falls. It was about 12 miles of hiking and up hill all the way back. I was 63 and in good shape but I won’t kid you, the trip back was tiring for me, not exhausted but a good challenge.

10. Grotto Falls Trail

Hyalite Creek, Bozeman, MT
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4.5 based on 32 reviews

Grotto Falls Trail

Reviewed By Jann01

We had a great hike to Grotto Falls and back in snow boots on a well packed trail. The falls were simply gorgeous in the snow!

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