Yellowstone Day Tours Blog

Every April and May, Yellowstone wakes from its wintry slumber. Grizzlies emerge from hibernation, bison calves nicknamed "red dogs" take their first wobbly steps, and wolves hunt aggressively to feed growing litters. Spring floods the landscape with newborn wildlife and raw, unscripted moments — making it one of the most dramatic and rewarding times to experience the park.

Photo by Yellowstone Day Tours owner and guide Brian McCooey While 64% of visitation in Yellowstone occurs between June and August, some of the best wildlife, weather, and foliage can be found in the ‘shoulder season.’ In May and early June, cool weather and hunger after a long winter means wildlife is very active. This is a great time of year to see bears emerging from hibernation with cubs, elk moving in large herds from their winter range to summer feeding grounds, and pre

Breaking Bear News. One of the most anticipated animals on any wildlife tour in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is the grizzly bear. This May, early summer bear activity in Grand Teton National Park made local headlines, and we're here to give the Yellowstone Day Tours perspective! A Grizzly Bear walking in Grand Teton National Park Grizzly Bear Sow Loses 2 Cubs Grizzly bear 1063's family of four had been spotted near the roadside in Grand Teton National Park for several we

Finally! It’s that time of the year! The first grizzlies in Grand Teton & Yellowstone National Parks were seen a few weeks back, and Yellowstone Day Tours’ first sighting happened yesterday, 04/13/2025. Grizzly Bear on the side of the road in Jackson Hole, WY With not a cloud in the sky, at the northern end of Grand Teton National Park, our crew saw a lone, male grizzly bear wandering in the snowy flats. After the big bear meandered away, we checked out his tracks! Look how b

The End of a Beautiful Life Grizzly 399 and Four of Her Eighteen Total Cubs Things have changed in Jackson Hole. There is a presence now missing that had grown to be a staple of our region. The death of grizzly 399 has weighed heavily on us since her passing in October. As winter has moved in, we look forward to spring and the awakening of our bear population, but we know that this next year will be a little bit different. Forever an icon of the area At 28 years old, after ra

The Queen of the Tetons In recent years, Jackson Hole has been slowly gaining a reputation for being a hideout for the rich and famous. Household names like Harrison Ford, Kanye West, Sandra Bullock, and more have found homes in our valley, making people think that Jackson is only for the wealthy elite. While that is unfortunately not true for 99% of normal locals, working folks, there has been one local who has tried really hard to compete with the fame of the newcomers. Lo

Known for dense populations of wildlife, Yellowstone National Park boasts a plethora of prime wildlife viewing spots, each offering its own unique opportunities to observe the park's diverse fauna. Bear crossing the valley in Yellowstone National Park Best Wildlife Viewing Spots in Yellowstone Lamar Valley: Known as the "Serengeti of North America," Lamar Valley is a hotspot for wildlife enthusiasts. Here, you'll have the chance to spot iconic species such as bison, wolves, e

As the ski lifts are still spinning off in the distance at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, the folks coming along for the last few weeks of our Winter Wildlife Tours are the first to get a taste of Spring. While the snow is still abundant, the sun is shining, jackets are optional, and viewing the local wildlife is coming into full swing. Even the first Grizzly bears are coming out a bit early to enjoy the weather. Our evening Jackson Hole wildlife tour throughout the National E