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Wildlife Watching in Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks

Program No. 23111RJ
Learn about the diverse animals in Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks as expert biologists take you to little-known spots for the best wildlife searching.
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National ParksSmall GroupNature & Environment
Length
7 days
Rating (5)
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LODGING & MEALS
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What You'll Eat
6 Breakfasts
4 Lunches
4 Dinners
Total: 14 Meals
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Low Salt, Gluten Free, Low Fat
Where You'll Stay
Rockwell Inn
Visit Site
3 NIGHTS
Location: Jackson
The Rockwell Inn at Jackson Hole, is a warm, comfortable hotel located just 1.5 blocks from the historic Jackson Town Square. It is within easy walking distance of many shops, restaurants, galleries, and museums. Guest rooms at the Lexington at Jackson Hole offer a comfortable, quiet environment with complimentary WiFi access, microwave, mini-fridge, coffeemaker, and hairdryer and more.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Yellowstone Park Hotel
1 NIGHT
Location: West Yellowstone
High Country Motel
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Cooke City
Located in Cooke City, MT, High Country Motel and Cabins is a comfortable motel located just 4 miles from the entrance to Yellowstone National Park. The town of Cooke City, is small but vibrant and the setting is breathtaking!
TripAdvisor Reviews
Rockwell Inn at Jackson Hole
Visit Site
3 NIGHTS
Location: Jackson
The Rockwell Inn at Jackson Hole, is a warm, comfortable hotel located just 1.5 blocks from the historic Jackson Town Square. It is within easy walking distance of many shops, restaurants, galleries, and museums. Guest rooms at the Lexington at Jackson Hole offer a comfortable, quiet environment with complimentary WiFi access, microwave, mini-fridge, coffeemaker, and hairdryer and more.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Holiday Inn West Yellowstone
Visit Site
1 NIGHT
Location: West Yellowstone
Just steps away from the Park’s West entrance, the Holiday Inn West Yellowstone is the ideal location to begin your adventure into the wild— and still sleep in a comfortable bed. Renovated in early 2014, the rooms, equipped with mini fridges, microwaves, satellite TV and high-speed internet, are nothing short of contemporary. At this hotel, you’ll find Old Faithful, wildlife, waterfalls and the Grizzly/Wolf Discovery Center all within a short driving distance. Best of all, after a day spent in the wonders of Yellowstone, you can relax in a heated indoor pool and whirlpool or enjoy a cocktail in the cocktail lounge.
TripAdvisor Reviews
High Country Motel
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Cooke City
Located in Cooke City, MT, High Country Motel and Cabins is a comfortable motel located just 4 miles from the entrance to Yellowstone National Park. The town of Cooke City, is small but vibrant and the setting is breathtaking!
TripAdvisor Reviews
The Rockwell Inn
Visit Site
3 NIGHTS
Location: Jackson
The Rockwell Inn -also know as The Lexington at Jackson Hole, is a warm, comfortable hotel located just 1.5 blocks from the historic Jackson Town Square. It is within easy walking distance of many shops, restaurants, galleries, and museums. Guest rooms at the Lexington at Jackson Hole offer a comfortable, quiet environment with complimentary WiFi access, microwave, mini-fridge, coffeemaker, and hairdryer and more.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Yellowstone Park Hotel
Visit Site
1 NIGHT
Location: West Yellowstone
Every room is non-smoking! The Yellowstone Park Hotel has a heated indoor swimming pool and hot tub, a fitness center, and free wifi. There are also free bikes on site.
TripAdvisor Reviews
High Country Motel
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Cooke City
Located in Cooke City, MT, High Country Motel and Cabins is a comfortable motel located just 4 miles from the entrance to Yellowstone National Park. The town of Cooke City, is small but vibrant and the setting is breathtaking!
TripAdvisor Reviews
The Rockwell Inn
Visit Site
3 NIGHTS
Location: Jackson
The Rockwell Inn -also know as The Lexington at Jackson Hole, is a warm, comfortable hotel located just 1.5 blocks from the historic Jackson Town Square. It is within easy walking distance of many shops, restaurants, galleries, and museums. Guest rooms at the Lexington at Jackson Hole offer a comfortable, quiet environment with complimentary WiFi access, microwave, mini-fridge, coffeemaker, and hairdryer and more.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Yellowstone Park Hotel
Visit Site
1 NIGHT
Location: West Yellowstone
Every room is non-smoking! The Yellowstone Park Hotel has a heated indoor swimming pool and hot tub, a fitness center, and free wifi. There are also free bikes on site.
TripAdvisor Reviews
High Country Motel
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Cooke City
Located in Cooke City, MT, High Country Motel and Cabins is a comfortable motel located just 4 miles from the entrance to Yellowstone National Park. The town of Cooke City, is small but vibrant and the setting is breathtaking!
TripAdvisor Reviews
The Lexington at Jackson Hole
Visit Site
3 NIGHTS
Location: Jackson
The Lexington at Jackson Hole, is a warm, comfortable hotel located just 1.5 blocks from the historic Jackson Town Square. It is within easy walking distance of many shops, restaurants, galleries, and museums. Guest rooms at the Lexington at Jackson Hole offer a comfortable, quiet environment with complimentary WiFi access, microwave, mini-fridge, coffeemaker, and hairdryer and more.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Golden Stone Inn
Visit Site
1 NIGHT
Location: West Yellowstone
Situated close to the West Entrance of Yellowstone National Park, the cabins at the Golden Stone Inn combine rustic charm with contemporary design. Your room is a haven to relax in after a long day!
TripAdvisor Reviews
Super 8
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Cooke City
Located on Route 12 just outside of the Northeast Entrance to Yellowstone, Cooke City's log home style Super 8 offers a comfortable respite in a beautiful location. Though this charming motel does not include an elevator, two of its three floors have ground level exits. Located next door is Bearclaw Bakery with great cooked to order breakfast selection and fresh baked goods.
TripAdvisor Reviews
The Lexington at Jackson Hole
Visit Site
3 NIGHTS
Location: Jackson
The Lexington at Jackson Hole, is a warm, comfortable hotel located just 1.5 blocks from the historic Jackson Town Square. It is within easy walking distance of many shops, restaurants, galleries, and museums. Guest rooms at the Lexington at Jackson Hole offer a comfortable, quiet environment with complimentary WiFi access, microwave, mini-fridge, coffeemaker, and hairdryer and more.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Golden Stone Inn
Visit Site
1 NIGHT
Location: West Yellowstone
Situated close to the West Entrance of Yellowstone National Park, the cabins at the Golden Stone Inn combine rustic charm with contemporary design. Your room is a haven to relax in after a long day!
TripAdvisor Reviews
Super 8
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Cooke City
Located on Route 12 just outside of the Northeast Entrance to Yellowstone, Cooke City's log home style Super 8 offers a comfortable respite in a beautiful location. Though this charming motel does not include an elevator, two of its three floors have ground level exits. Located next door is Bearclaw Bakery with great cooked to order breakfast selection and fresh baked goods.
TripAdvisor Reviews
The Lexington at Jackson Hole
Visit Site
3 NIGHTS
Location: Jackson
The Lexington at Jackson Hole, is a warm, comfortable hotel located just 1.5 blocks from the historic Jackson Town Square. It is within easy walking distance of many shops, restaurants, galleries, and museums. Guest rooms at the Lexington at Jackson Hole offer a comfortable, quiet environment with complimentary WiFi access, microwave, mini-fridge, coffeemaker, and hairdryer and more.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Golden Stone Inn
Visit Site
1 NIGHT
Location: West Yellowstone
Situated close to the West Entrance of Yellowstone National Park, the cabins at the Golden Stone Inn combine rustic charm with contemporary design. Your room is a haven to relax in after a long day!
TripAdvisor Reviews
Super 8
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Cooke City
Located on Route 12 just outside of the Northeast Entrance to Yellowstone, Cooke City's log home style Super 8 offers a comfortable respite in a beautiful location. Though this charming motel does not include an elevator, two of its three floors have ground level exits. Located next door is Bearclaw Bakery with great cooked to order breakfast selection and fresh baked goods.
TripAdvisor Reviews
The Lexington at Jackson Hole
Visit Site
3 NIGHTS
Location: Jackson
The Lexington at Jackson Hole, is a warm, comfortable hotel located just 1.5 blocks from the historic Jackson Town Square. It is within easy walking distance of many shops, restaurants, galleries, and museums. Guest rooms at the Lexington at Jackson Hole offer a comfortable, quiet environment with complimentary WiFi access, microwave, mini-fridge, coffeemaker, and hairdryer and more.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Golden Stone Inn
Visit Site
1 NIGHT
Location: West Yellowstone
Situated close to the West Entrance of Yellowstone National Park, the cabins at the Golden Stone Inn combine rustic charm with contemporary design. Your room is a haven to relax in after a long day!
TripAdvisor Reviews
Super 8
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Cooke City
Located on Route 12 just outside of the Northeast Entrance to Yellowstone, Cooke City's log home style Super 8 offers a comfortable respite in a beautiful location. Though this charming motel does not include an elevator, two of its three floors have ground level exits. Located next door is Bearclaw Bakery with great cooked to order breakfast selection and fresh baked goods.
TripAdvisor Reviews
The Lexington at Jackson Hole
Visit Site
3 NIGHTS
Location: Jackson
The Lexington at Jackson Hole, is a warm, comfortable hotel located just 1.5 blocks from the historic Jackson Town Square. It is within easy walking distance of many shops, restaurants, galleries, and museums. Guest rooms at the Lexington at Jackson Hole offer a comfortable, quiet environment with complimentary WiFi access, microwave, mini-fridge, coffeemaker, and hairdryer and more.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Golden Stone Inn
Visit Site
1 NIGHT
Location: West Yellowstone
Situated close to the West Entrance of Yellowstone National Park, the cabins at the Golden Stone Inn combine rustic charm with contemporary design. Your room is a haven to relax in after a long day!
TripAdvisor Reviews
Super 8
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Cooke City
Located on Route 12 just outside of the Northeast Entrance to Yellowstone, Cooke City's log home style Super 8 offers a comfortable respite in a beautiful location. Though this charming motel does not include an elevator, two of its three floors have ground level exits. Located next door is Bearclaw Bakery with great cooked to order breakfast selection and fresh baked goods.
TripAdvisor Reviews
The Rockwell Inn
Visit Site
3 NIGHTS
Location: Jackson
The Rockwell Inn -also know as The Lexington at Jackson Hole, is a warm, comfortable hotel located just 1.5 blocks from the historic Jackson Town Square. It is within easy walking distance of many shops, restaurants, galleries, and museums. Guest rooms at the Lexington at Jackson Hole offer a comfortable, quiet environment with complimentary WiFi access, microwave, mini-fridge, coffeemaker, and hairdryer and more.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Golden Stone Inn
Visit Site
1 NIGHT
Location: West Yellowstone
Situated close to the West Entrance of Yellowstone National Park, the cabins at the Golden Stone Inn combine rustic charm with contemporary design. Your room is a haven to relax in after a long day!
TripAdvisor Reviews
Super 8
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Cooke City
Located on Route 12 just outside of the Northeast Entrance to Yellowstone, Cooke City's log home style Super 8 offers a comfortable respite in a beautiful location. Though this charming motel does not include an elevator, two of its three floors have ground level exits. Located next door is Bearclaw Bakery with great cooked to order breakfast selection and fresh baked goods.
TripAdvisor Reviews
The Rockwell Inn
Visit Site
3 NIGHTS
Location: Jackson
The Rockwell Inn -also know as The Lexington at Jackson Hole, is a warm, comfortable hotel located just 1.5 blocks from the historic Jackson Town Square. It is within easy walking distance of many shops, restaurants, galleries, and museums. Guest rooms at the Lexington at Jackson Hole offer a comfortable, quiet environment with complimentary WiFi access, microwave, mini-fridge, coffeemaker, and hairdryer and more.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Golden Stone Inn
Visit Site
1 NIGHT
Location: West Yellowstone
Situated close to the West Entrance of Yellowstone National Park, the cabins at the Golden Stone Inn combine rustic charm with contemporary design. Your room is a haven to relax in after a long day!
TripAdvisor Reviews
Super 8
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Cooke City
Located on Route 12 just outside of the Northeast Entrance to Yellowstone, Cooke City's log home style Super 8 offers a comfortable respite in a beautiful location. Though this charming motel does not include an elevator, two of its three floors have ground level exits. Located next door is Bearclaw Bakery with great cooked to order breakfast selection and fresh baked goods.
TripAdvisor Reviews
The Rockwell Inn
Visit Site
3 NIGHTS
Location: Jackson
The Rockwell Inn -also know as The Lexington at Jackson Hole, is a warm, comfortable hotel located just 1.5 blocks from the historic Jackson Town Square. It is within easy walking distance of many shops, restaurants, galleries, and museums. Guest rooms at the Lexington at Jackson Hole offer a comfortable, quiet environment with complimentary WiFi access, microwave, mini-fridge, coffeemaker, and hairdryer and more.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Golden Stone Inn
Visit Site
1 NIGHT
Location: West Yellowstone
Situated close to the West Entrance of Yellowstone National Park, the cabins at the Golden Stone Inn combine rustic charm with contemporary design. Your room is a haven to relax in after a long day!
TripAdvisor Reviews
Super 8
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Cooke City
Located on Route 12 just outside of the Northeast Entrance to Yellowstone, Cooke City's log home style Super 8 offers a comfortable respite in a beautiful location. Though this charming motel does not include an elevator, two of its three floors have ground level exits. Located next door is Bearclaw Bakery with great cooked to order breakfast selection and fresh baked goods.
TripAdvisor Reviews
The Rockwell Inn
Visit Site
3 NIGHTS
Location: Jackson
The Rockwell Inn -also know as The Lexington at Jackson Hole, is a warm, comfortable hotel located just 1.5 blocks from the historic Jackson Town Square. It is within easy walking distance of many shops, restaurants, galleries, and museums. Guest rooms at the Lexington at Jackson Hole offer a comfortable, quiet environment with complimentary WiFi access, microwave, mini-fridge, coffeemaker, and hairdryer and more.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Golden Stone Inn
Visit Site
1 NIGHT
Location: West Yellowstone
Situated close to the West Entrance of Yellowstone National Park, the cabins at the Golden Stone Inn combine rustic charm with contemporary design. Your room is a haven to relax in after a long day!
TripAdvisor Reviews
Super 8
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Cooke City
Located on Route 12 just outside of the Northeast Entrance to Yellowstone, Cooke City's log home style Super 8 offers a comfortable respite in a beautiful location. Though this charming motel does not include an elevator, two of its three floors have ground level exits. Located next door is Bearclaw Bakery with great cooked to order breakfast selection and fresh baked goods.
TripAdvisor Reviews
The Rockwell Inn
Visit Site
3 NIGHTS
Location: Jackson
The Rockwell Inn -also know as The Lexington at Jackson Hole, is a warm, comfortable hotel located just 1.5 blocks from the historic Jackson Town Square. It is within easy walking distance of many shops, restaurants, galleries, and museums. Guest rooms at the Lexington at Jackson Hole offer a comfortable, quiet environment with complimentary WiFi access, microwave, mini-fridge, coffeemaker, and hairdryer and more.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Golden Stone Inn
Visit Site
1 NIGHT
Location: West Yellowstone
Situated close to the West Entrance of Yellowstone National Park, the cabins at the Golden Stone Inn combine rustic charm with contemporary design. Your room is a haven to relax in after a long day!
TripAdvisor Reviews
Super 8
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Cooke City
Located on Route 12 just outside of the Northeast Entrance to Yellowstone, Cooke City's log home style Super 8 offers a comfortable respite in a beautiful location. Though this charming motel does not include an elevator, two of its three floors have ground level exits. Located next door is Bearclaw Bakery with great cooked to order breakfast selection and fresh baked goods.
TripAdvisor Reviews
The Rockwell Inn
Visit Site
3 NIGHTS
Location: Jackson
The Rockwell Inn -also know as The Lexington at Jackson Hole, is a warm, comfortable hotel located just 1.5 blocks from the historic Jackson Town Square. It is within easy walking distance of many shops, restaurants, galleries, and museums. Guest rooms at the Lexington at Jackson Hole offer a comfortable, quiet environment with complimentary WiFi access, microwave, mini-fridge, coffeemaker, and hairdryer and more.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Golden Stone Inn
Visit Site
1 NIGHT
Location: West Yellowstone
Situated close to the West Entrance of Yellowstone National Park, the cabins at the Golden Stone Inn combine rustic charm with contemporary design. Your room is a haven to relax in after a long day!
TripAdvisor Reviews
Super 8
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Cooke City
Located on Route 12 just outside of the Northeast Entrance to Yellowstone, Cooke City's log home style Super 8 offers a comfortable respite in a beautiful location. Though this charming motel does not include an elevator, two of its three floors have ground level exits. Located next door is Bearclaw Bakery with great cooked to order breakfast selection and fresh baked goods.
TripAdvisor Reviews
The Rockwell Inn
Visit Site
3 NIGHTS
Location: Jackson
The Rockwell Inn -also know as The Lexington at Jackson Hole, is a warm, comfortable hotel located just 1.5 blocks from the historic Jackson Town Square. It is within easy walking distance of many shops, restaurants, galleries, and museums. Guest rooms at the Lexington at Jackson Hole offer a comfortable, quiet environment with complimentary WiFi access, microwave, mini-fridge, coffeemaker, and hairdryer and more.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Golden Stone Inn
Visit Site
1 NIGHT
Location: West Yellowstone
Situated close to the West Entrance of Yellowstone National Park, the cabins at the Golden Stone Inn combine rustic charm with contemporary design. Your room is a haven to relax in after a long day!
TripAdvisor Reviews
Super 8
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Cooke City
Located on Route 12 just outside of the Northeast Entrance to Yellowstone, Cooke City's log home style Super 8 offers a comfortable respite in a beautiful location. Though this charming motel does not include an elevator, two of its three floors have ground level exits. Located next door is Bearclaw Bakery with great cooked to order breakfast selection and fresh baked goods.
TripAdvisor Reviews
The Rockwell Inn
Visit Site
3 NIGHTS
Location: Jackson
The Rockwell Inn -also know as The Lexington at Jackson Hole, is a warm, comfortable hotel located just 1.5 blocks from the historic Jackson Town Square. It is within easy walking distance of many shops, restaurants, galleries, and museums. Guest rooms at the Lexington at Jackson Hole offer a comfortable, quiet environment with complimentary WiFi access, microwave, mini-fridge, coffeemaker, and hairdryer and more.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Golden Stone Inn
Visit Site
1 NIGHT
Location: West Yellowstone
Situated close to the West Entrance of Yellowstone National Park, the cabins at the Golden Stone Inn combine rustic charm with contemporary design. Your room is a haven to relax in after a long day!
TripAdvisor Reviews
Super 8
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Cooke City
Located on Route 12 just outside of the Northeast Entrance to Yellowstone, Cooke City's log home style Super 8 offers a comfortable respite in a beautiful location. Though this charming motel does not include an elevator, two of its three floors have ground level exits. Located next door is Bearclaw Bakery with great cooked to order breakfast selection and fresh baked goods.
TripAdvisor Reviews
The Rockwell Inn
Visit Site
3 NIGHTS
Location: Jackson
The Rockwell Inn -also know as The Lexington at Jackson Hole, is a warm, comfortable hotel located just 1.5 blocks from the historic Jackson Town Square. It is within easy walking distance of many shops, restaurants, galleries, and museums. Guest rooms at the Lexington at Jackson Hole offer a comfortable, quiet environment with complimentary WiFi access, microwave, mini-fridge, coffeemaker, and hairdryer and more.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Golden Stone Inn
Visit Site
1 NIGHT
Location: West Yellowstone
Situated close to the West Entrance of Yellowstone National Park, the cabins at the Golden Stone Inn combine rustic charm with contemporary design. Your room is a haven to relax in after a long day!
TripAdvisor Reviews
Super 8
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Cooke City
Located on Route 12 just outside of the Northeast Entrance to Yellowstone, Cooke City's log home style Super 8 offers a comfortable respite in a beautiful location. Though this charming motel does not include an elevator, two of its three floors have ground level exits. Located next door is Bearclaw Bakery with great cooked to order breakfast selection and fresh baked goods.
TripAdvisor Reviews
The Rockwell Inn
Visit Site
3 NIGHTS
Location: Jackson
The Rockwell Inn -also know as The Lexington at Jackson Hole, is a warm, comfortable hotel located just 1.5 blocks from the historic Jackson Town Square. It is within easy walking distance of many shops, restaurants, galleries, and museums. Guest rooms at the Lexington at Jackson Hole offer a comfortable, quiet environment with complimentary WiFi access, microwave, mini-fridge, coffeemaker, and hairdryer and more.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Golden Stone Inn
Visit Site
1 NIGHT
Location: West Yellowstone
Situated close to the West Entrance of Yellowstone National Park, the cabins at the Golden Stone Inn combine rustic charm with contemporary design. Your room is a haven to relax in after a long day!
TripAdvisor Reviews
Super 8
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Cooke City
Located on Route 12 just outside of the Northeast Entrance to Yellowstone, Cooke City's log home style Super 8 offers a comfortable respite in a beautiful location. Though this charming motel does not include an elevator, two of its three floors have ground level exits. Located next door is Bearclaw Bakery with great cooked to order breakfast selection and fresh baked goods.
TripAdvisor Reviews





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