Small Group. Active Journeys.
STORIES BY Ken Burns
YELLOWSTONE & THE TETONS: AMERICAN SAFARI
GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK ~ YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
CELEBRATES THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE CENTENNIAL 1916~2016
SEE NATURE ON ITS OWN TERMS... on horseback at a cattle ranch... on foot, along wilderness trails, tracking charismatic carnivores that may be just a few steps ahead of you... on safari vehicles, in search of wolves and grizzly bears... learning how they survive... while you experience the awesome beauty of two of America’s most spectacular national parks up close and personally with your small group of 24 guests.
1. ARRIVE JACKSON Tour begins: 6:30 PM at The Wort Hotel. A transfer is included from Jackson Hole Airport to The Wort Hotel, rich in western history and ambiance, located in the heart of Jackson. Join us for a welcome dinner tonight. Meals D
2. WHITEWATER RAFTING & A RANCH VISIT Kick off the day with a guided whitewater rafting* adventure along the Snake River. After lunch on your own in Jackson, channel your inner cowboy / cowgirl at Snake River Ranch, a working cattle ranch. Saddle up for a ride* with ranch hands, learning firsthand about life on the range. Or observe the action as you ride pioneer-style in a horse-drawn wagon. The afternoon ends with authentic cowboy entertainment before your return to the hotel for free time and dining as you please. Meals B
3. YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Head to Yellowstone National Park, driving through Hayden Valley and keeping your eyes peeled for bison, bears,
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wolves... Stretch your legs with a short hike around Norris Geyser Basin then arrive at your historic lodge in the park. Dinner is at your leisure tonight. Meals BLD
4. WILDS OF LAMAR VALLEY Delve into the world of Yellowstone’s wolves as you join a naturalist guide in the Lamar Valley and the northern range. Learn about their habitat, behaviour, conservation, and park wildlife management issues. Next stop for a hike with your guide and an opportunity to spot otters, spawning trout, and eagles. Tonight enjoy a talk by a wildlife cinematographer. Meals BD
5. THE OTHER GRAND CANYON This morning is the perfect time to have a look at the steaming and bubbling Mammoth Terraces, a short walk from your hotel, before you head out to investigate the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Lesser known than its famous rival of a similar name, this giant crack in the Earth is a spectacular opportunity for a peek deep inside
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