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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…

Old Faithful, the world’s most famous geyser, is a must-see for visitors to Yellowstone. Most people know that Old Faithful got its name based on its highly reliable eruptions. But chances are, that may be all you know about this iconic hydrothermal feature of America’s first national park. Here are a few more interesting facts…

Whether it’s your first trip to Yellowstone or your 101st, America’s first national park always has something new for you to discover. While you can see things on your own, exploring Yellowstone with the help of a professional guide helps to ensure that you not only experience the attractions you came to see, but also…

Every winter, the roads in Yellowstone National Park are closed to cars, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy and explore all that this magnificent park has to offer. The deep snow that makes car travel impossible creates some of the best snowmobiling trails in the country. At Scenic Safaris, we offer a variety of guided snowmobile tours throughout the winter months, so you don’t have to miss a thing. We also offer guests the option to choose their own snowmobiling adventure. With rentals available at three convenient locations in the greater Yellowstone region, we can make it easy to see Yellowstone your way. Here is how it works: Snowmobiling in Yellowstone Each year, Yellowstone National Park holds a lottery for the park’s Non-Commercially Guided Snowmobile Access Program. This program allows a limited number of snowmobile operators and groups to…

Looking for an adrenaline-filled winter adventure? A guided snowmobile tour with Scenic Safaris may be just the answer for your need for speed. Imagine feeling the wind whipping passed as you race across groomed trails or deep powder in the backcountry. With our multi-day snowmobile packages, we have a variety of options that will certainly deliver the excitement you’re looking for this winter. Brooks Lake Lodge Package This all-inclusive 4-day/3-night snowmobiling package includes luxurious accommodations at Brooks Lake Lodge. Explore the backcountry near Yellowstone National Park with daily guided snowmobile rides up to 100 miles long. In addition to all the gear and equipment you need for exceptional snowmobiling, this package includes access to many of the winter activities at Brooks Lake Lodge. After time on the trails, you can go snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, ice fishing, or even on a…

Does the frozen landscape of winter have you dreaming of paddling in a kayak on lazy, summer days? Despite the current cold temperatures, warm weather will be here before you know it. Which is why now is the perfect time to plan ahead for your summer kayaking trip. At Scenic Safaris, we offer a unique Yellowstone kayak package you’ll definitely want to check out. Old Faithful & Yellowstone Lake Kayak Combo This full-day guided tour gives you the opportunity to see Yellowstone National Park’s most popular attraction, as well as a side of the park that very few people get a chance to see. Your day will begin with a morning paddle on Yellowstone Lake. The quiet serenity of the lake in the early morning hours can feel as though the park hasn’t quite woken up yet. Explore the West Thumb…

Spanning over two million acres, Yellowstone National Park is larger than the states of Delaware and Rhode Island combined. Given the park’s size, there is absolutely no way to see or do everything at Yellowstone in one visit. If you are planning a trip to Yellowstone, the best way to see and experience the things…

Every year, more than four million people come to Yellowstone National Park. Many of them come specifically to see Yellowstone’s most well-known geothermal feature: Old Faithful. At Scenic Safaris, we offer year-round guided tours throughout Yellowstone National Park. Here are just a few of the favorite sites you’ll see on our Old Faithful Snow Coach Tour….

Snowmobile trails are a fantastic way to explore the great outdoors together as a family during the winter. If you are not from an area that receives significant snowfall, you may not have previously considered snowmobiling, which is a family-friendly activity. Many locals in the Jackson and Teton Valley region have fond memories of family snowmobile excursions. At Scenic Safaris, we are proud to offer the following guided tours of snowmobile trails that are suitable for families. Teton Half-Day Snowmobile Tour This trail ride is ideal for your family’s very first snowmobile adventure. The well-groomed trail makes it for easy riding. You will spend between one-and-a-half to two hours on the trail, with plenty of stops for amazing photo opportunities. Light breakfast and refreshments are also included with this tour. Old Faithful Snowmobile Trail This 12-hour, full-day tour might be…

There are a variety of mountain adventure tours for you to choose from here at Scenic Safaris! One of our favorites, the Old Faithful Winter Tour, is an excursion that appeals to the young and old, regardless of snowmobile experience level. This famous geyser brings people from across the globe to Yellowstone year-round but we want…