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How to Choose the Best Guided Hiking Trip in Yellowstone

If you’re looking for the best guided hiking trip, then you’ve come to the right place. Experience your next trip to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks with a Scenic Safaris guided hiking tour. Geysers, wildlife and amazing views await in this area of Jackson, Wyoming. Here’s an overview of our most popular guided trips…

What You Need to Know About the Yellowstone Supervolcano

If you were online or otherwise not living under a rock back in October of 2017, chances are you caught at least a glimpse of the “Yellowstone supervolcano will soon kill us all!” mania. Most normal people can be forgiven for reacting to this with, shall we say, a bit of concern. We here at Scenic Safaris…

Best Summer Day Hikes in Yellowstone

If you’re planning a summer vacation to Yellowstone, pack your hiking shoes! A day hike is a great activity to get some exercise, enjoy the fresh air and take in the scenery. Here are a few of the best hikes in Yellowstone. Lone Star Geyser – Beginner The trailhead is easy to find, just 3.5 miles southeast…

Why National Parks Matter

We’re in an age where people spend more time looking down at their smartphones than they do looking up at nature. So, do national parks still matter? The numbers don’t lie. According to National Park Service (NPS) statistics, a record 4.8 million people visited Grand Teton National Park last year, while Yellowstone also exceeded expectations with 4.2…

Why You Should Visit Yellowstone in Winter

Yellowstone National Park is one of the biggest attractions in the Midwest. Located mainly in Wyoming, with small sections jutting into Montana and Idaho, the 3,500-square foot National Park drew a record 4,257,177 visitors in 2016. Travelers from across the globe flock to the geological spot to view the famous geysers, as well as canyons,…

Yellowstone’s Geology Explained

In 2014, the Seven Natural Wonders Organization selected Yellowstone National Park as one of North America’s most amazing features. It was an easy decision – of the scientists and leaders polled, Yellowstone received the most nominations and number one votes. “It is well known across the world that Yellowstone is a unique and amazing place,” Yellowstone Spokesman…

​Amazing Stories from a Tour Guide at Yellowstone and Grand Teton

At Scenic Safaris, we’re privy to one of the biggest secrets in travel: You don’t have to cross the ocean to see impressive wildlife and one-of-a-kind scenery. America’s National Parks are home to abundant – and sometimes exotic – wildlife, from moose and elk to bears, coyotes and protected bird species like the peregrine falcons found…

Yellowstone FAQ: Top 10 Curiosities

You’ve probably seen images of Yellowstone’s famous geysers blasting toward the sky. Perched atop a dormant super volcano, this 2.2-million-acre wonderland was America’s first national park. It’s home to Old Faithful, the video-worthy cone geyser that’s erupted every 45 minutes to two hours since 2000 (watch the live webcam here), as well as colorful hot springs…

​What Makes Old Faithful So Faithful?

Most geysers are not predictable. But, of course, we all know that the granddaddy of all geysers is one we have been counting on for years. The ability to determine the eruptions of Old Faithful with impressive accuracy is what earned the world’s most famous geyser its name. Many people mistakenly believe that Old Faithful…

Summer Hikes In Yellowstone

Days are getting longer and the temperatures are getting warmer. Summer is definitely on its way! Here at Scenic Safaris, we love the beauty of Yellowstone all year long, but there is no denying that summer is peak season for a reason at America’s first national park. While there are a lot of ways to see Yellowstone, nothing brings you up close and personal with the park’s diverse natural beauty like hiking. We are proud to offer two different guided summer hikes highlighting some of the best scenery and wildlife viewing in the park. Old Faithful Geyser Basin Hike The most well known of the park’s hydrothermal features, Old Faithful is one of more than 500 geysers in Yellowstone. Along the way to the Old Faithful basin, we’ll pass Moose Falls, Lewis Falls, Kepler Cascades, and the West Thumb Geyser…