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Wolves in the WildWildlife Expeditions Hosts Five-Day “Paradise and Predators” Safari in Yellowstone National ParkEdited by Eliza Castaneda
The expedition begins in Bozeman, Montana, where participants gather for an orientation dinner and overview of the tour. Day Two takes adventurers through majestic Paradise Valley, an area noted for frequent sightings of elk, bighorn sheep, bison and coyotes. The group continues to historic Chico Hot Springs Resort for an evening of fine dining and relaxation. The following two days, the participants enter Yellowstone National Park, traveling through Gardner Canyon -- where bighorn sheep are often spotted on the canyon’s rocky walls-- and Mammoth Hot Springs, where hot spots and other thermal features abound. The tour continues through Yellowstone’s Lamar Valley, one of the most spectacular wildlife viewing areas in the country. The final day brings the tour through the park to Gardiner, Montana, north through Paradise Valley and back to Bozeman. That evening, the guide will lead the participants in a memorable farewell dinner to share the highlights of the trip. Program fees are $2,395 per person, based on double occupancy. Fees include round-trip transportation from Bozeman, Montana in a customized safari-style vehicle, the expertise of a biologist/guide, hotel accommodations for five nights, use of optics, specified meals, snacks and beverages, park entrance fees, and all gratuities. Hotels feature comfortable rooms with two double beds and a private bath. (A deposit of 50% per person is required, and space is limited. An additional fee of $220 applies for single occupancy, which may not be available on every trip date.) Programs are conducted by Wildlife Expeditions, a division of the Teton Science School in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The Teton Science School mission provides and encourages experiential education in natural science and ecology while fostering an appreciation for conservation ethics and practices. The Greater Yellowstone region preserves and nurtures a variety of wildlife species and serves as the school’s outdoor classroom and model for year-round programs. The trips are designed to maximize the wildlife experience while minimizing environmental impacts. For additional information, contact ... |
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For five days, intrepid adventurers can experience
first-hand both the astounding wonders and rugged dangers of Yellowstone
National Park. Wildlife Expeditions, a division of the non-profit Teton
Science School, offers “Paradise and Predators,” a five-day wildlife viewing
trip guaranteed to thrill travelers with the opportunity to see more of
Yellowstone's large mammals and the natural wonders of the region. Led by an
engaging biologist, the group will have an opportunity to view wolves in
their natural environment as they learn about the social interactions of
wolves and their hunting techniques, and may also observe coyotes, ravens,
elk, bison and other animals. The program is offered March 6-11 and March
13-18, 2004.