My husband and I had the pleasure of taking a private wildlife tour with Nolan of Yellowstone Journeys a few weeks ago. We were very fortunate during our tour and spotted a ton of wildlife. Throughout the day, we saw 4 moose, a grizzly mama and her 2 cubs, 2 black bears, a pack of wolves stalking a newborn bison calf, a badger, a pair of golden eagles, a coyote, pronghorn antelope, a Northern Pygmy Owl, and of course a ton of bison. Nolan knew just where to look for wildlife as well as what times of the day different species would be more active. Suffice it to say that we were very pleased with our wildlife sightings!
Even more important than the wildlife viewings, however, was the easy conversation and wealth of knowledge about Yellowstone National Park and its inhabitants that Nolan delivered. Nolan has so much information to share with his guests, especially since he is a native of the immediate area. He had coffee, tea, hot chocolate, snacks, and lunch foods all ready for us. He was constantly checking in to see if we needed anything (and also was cognizant of making bathroom stops). The use of the scopes (all set up by Nolan) elevated our sightings greatly. I also loved that he was willing to personalize the tour to our interests. We wanted to get out of the car and do some light hiking, and Nolan took us to a fantastic off-the-beaten-path spot.
If you are in the market for a Yellowstone wildlife tour, don’t hesitate to book with Yellowstone Journeys. It was by far the highlight of our trip!