Yellowstone Winter Wildlife Photo Expedition

Have questions about Yellowstone? We've got answers! We've compiled a list of our most frequently asked questions about wildlife, weather and more.

Brush up on your photography skills before your Yellowstone adventure with these tips from our Natural Photographer blog.

Learn about bison herds, wolf packs and the other incredible wildlife you'll encounter on your Yellowstone safari. 

Take our quiz to put your knowledge to the test, then share it with your family and friends to see who knows the most about this national treasure!

Find out the typical weather conditions and climate in Yellowstone National Park during the winter season. 

Check out this helpful checklist and packing guidelines with gear and clothing recommendations for your Yellowstone winter safari.

—By Michelle Peters
Particularly for shutterbugs, Yellowstone National Park winter visits are legendary.

—By Mark Jordahl, Adventure Communications Director at Nat Hab
Wherever your travels take you next, to Africa, Asia or right here in our own backyard in North America’s national parks, don’t forget to appreciate the less-obvious, diminutive highlights.

—By Candice Gaukel Andrews
Go to Grand Teton National Park in the fall as I recently did, and see moose to marmots and pronghorn to pikas!

—By Michelle Peters
Winter is a pristine time in the Lamar Valley and the rest of the park, a time when nature enthusiasts can commune with the landscape and feel the raw authenticity of a winter wildlife safari.

—By Megan Brief
Every resident animal, plant and microbe species in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem evolved over millions of years to endure the extreme elements.

—By Megan Brief
Watch Nat Hab’s 'The Big Bad Wolf' and Read on for an Exclusive Interview with the Film’s Co-Producer—Wildlife Biologist, Aaron Bott.

—By Lavanya Sunkara
Thanks to conservation efforts, the endangered wolf is now making a comeback. On August 13, the world celebrates these gorgeous animals on International Wolf Day to pay homage to their crucial contributions and bring attention to their plight.

—By Michelle Peters
Let's take a look at the top places to see wolves in Yellowstone and learn why winter is the best time to spot them.

—By Joel Centano
From spying the park’s largest and most powerful megafauna to its most colorful microscopic organisms, here’s a glimpse of the top wildlife experiences to look forward to on a Yellowstone safari.

—By Nat Hab Expedition Leader, Benj Sinclair
One week of “assisted searching” on a small-group tour is all you need to prepare yourself for a lifetime of Yellowstone treasure hunting, right at the edge of the road.

—By Megan Brief
The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is home to the largest concentration of mammals in the lower 48 states, a fact that its moniker, “North American Serengeti,” refers to.

—By Cathy Brown
The best place to wolf watch in Yellowstone is during dusk and dawn in Lamar Valley, where the aptly named Lamar Canyon Pack is often the most visible.

—By Laura Kiniry
Yellowstone’s “American Serengeti” is a nod to East Africa’s ecosystem of vast open plains, savanna and woodlands that is home to a drizzling array of wildlife.

—By Emily Goodheart
Before your visit, here are some fascinating facts you may not have known about the wildlife, natural wonders and storied past of this beloved national park.

—By Nat Hab traveler, Steve Blake
This was my second trip with Nat Hab and the first time I had ventured to choose the photo itinerary.

—By Laura Kiniry
How do we stop our grasslands from disappearing and instead, save and maintain them for future generations?

—By Joel Centano
From gaining a deeper understanding of these iconic creatures to getting wild with them in Yellowstone National Park, here are five of our favorite ways to commemorate the monthlong event.