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Things You Can’t Miss On Your First Visit to Yellowstone

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Headed to Yellowstone National Park this year? Whether you’re considering a trip in the spring, summer, fall or winter, it’s important to plan ahead and make sure you get the best of what the park has to offer. Now you can, with these can’t-miss aspects of any good Yellowstone trip. Check them out now!

The Backcountry

Most people come to Yellowstone, first and foremost, to experience the beauty of nature. They want to get lost in the backcountry, see it as Lewis and Clark did, admire the sweeping views without the interference of roads or buildings or the endless buzz of humanity.

At Scenic Safaris, that is exactly the experience we strive to give you at all times. With summer hikes and tours, winter snowmobiling or drives, you’ll experience immersion in America’s natural landscapes like never before.

The Wildlife

National parks are known for their richness and diversity of wildlife, and nowhere is this truer than in Yellowstone. It offers:

  • Sweeping plains populated with bison, antelope and deer
  • Thick canopies filled with eagles, hawks, and falcons
  • Underbrush teeming with shyer wildlife, such as badgers and wolves
  • Rivers filled with water birds and otters

The wildlife is what it’s all about, so make sure you get out into the backcountry and experience it.

The River

Whether you love the thrill of whitewater rafting or prefer the calm beauty of a scenic float, Mad River Boat Trips has the outing for you. Come join them on the Snake River to take in the beauty of the park, along with beavers, fish, and other wildlife.

The Adrenaline Rush

Like to go fast? There are plenty of ways to do it. Consider snowmobile or 4×4 tours from Scenic Safaris or the whitewater rafting trips we discussed above. Whatever type of experience you choose, make sure to plan ahead! Trips fill up fast, especially at the most reputable tour companies, so don’t wait to book an excursion today. Whether you have questions or want to reserve your spot today, just call.