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| The Yellowstone Association Institute, one of the most respected field schools in the national park system, provides instructors to accompany small groups for a personal introduction to Yellowstone. |
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Adventures from the Yellowstone Association Institute |
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| Educational adventures are a fun way to get an
inside look at the natural history of Yellowstone National Park. Our instructors are
expert naturalists who enjoy sharing their knowledge with visitors of all ages. They will
meet you at a predetermined location and join you in your vehicle to provide a personal
introduction to the park’s wildlife and ecology. Participants provide their own
vehicle, meals, personal clothing and
equipment.
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The focus of Educational Adventures is on observing wildlife in the natural environment of Yellowstone National Park. Our most popular programs are described below. Other programs are available by special arrangement.
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| Morning or Evening Wildlife Watching(approximately 6 hours) | All-Day
Wildlife Watching (8 hours or more) |
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| The best times to see wildlife
are at dawn and dusk, and you will be there to see the action! Most programs include a
combination of roadside viewing and short hikes in prime wildlife habitat. These schedules
are flexible and can be modified to meet the needs of your group.
The morning option begins with a pre-dawn drive to the Lamar Valley so that you will be in the best position to see wildlife at first light. Viewing is usually done along the road and can be good until about mid-morning, when animals become less active. At that point, groups typically opt for a short hike or driving tour with the instructor. The program ends at mid-day, around the noon hour.
The evening option begins with the short hike or driving tour, followed by wildlife viewing until nightfall. |
This program is for serious
wildlife watchers who want to take full advantage of daily viewing opportunities. During long summer days, the group gathers for morning
viewing, takes a break of 4-6 hours during the mid-day, and gets together again for
evening viewing. (Another possibility is morning viewing followed by a longer hike ending
in the late afternoon or early evening.) For short winter days, the instructor can be with
the group from dawn until dusk.
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Yellowstone Association Institute instructors have spent countless hours in the field observing wildlife, conducting scientific research, and leading instructional programs of all types. Their close knowledge of Yellowstone’s wildlife, like wolves and bears, along with their quality binoculars and spotting scopes, will increase your chances of observing many species in their natural habitat.
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Rates & Reservations
| Number of People | Morning or Evening* Wildlife Watching |
All-Day* Wildlife Watching |
| 1-4 | $165 | $210 |
| 5 | $190 | $235 |
| 6 | $215 | $260 |
| 7 | $240 | $285 |
| 8 | $265 | $310 |
| 9 | $290 | $335 |
| 10 or more | inquire for a quote | inquire for a quote |
Yellowstone Association Members receive $10 discount for each day spent on an educational adventure |
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To make arrangements for an Educational Adventure contact the registrar at the Yellowstone Association Institute. The registrar will confirm instructor availability and contact you to collect payment. Your reservation will be confirmed in writing and you will receive a mailing that includes an equipment list, a reading list, and a park entrance pass valid on the day of your Educational Adventure. All participants are required to sign a Release and Assumption of Risk form. |
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Yellowstone Association Institute P.O. Box 117 Yellowstone National Park Wyoming 82190 Phone: (307) 344-2294 Fax: (307) 344-2485 |
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Full payment for Educational Adventures is required for
guarantee of your reservation. Payments can be made by phone (307 344 2294) with VISA,
Discover, or MasterCard; or by mail within 10 days of your reservation or it will be
canceled.
Payment for an Educational Adventure is fully refundable, less a $35 processing fee, if cancellation takes place at least 60 days prior to the scheduled day of the Educational Adventure. No refund can be made for cancellations received fewer than 60 days before the scheduled day of the Educational Adventure. Your Educational Adventure can be rescheduled, or your fee can be applied to another Yellowstone Association Institute course before September 30 of the same year on a space available basis. The Yellowstone Association Institute reserves the right to cancel an Educational Adventure at any time, in which case you will receive a full refund. |
| The Yellowstone Association Institute provides many resources on this page to help you prepare for an Educational Adventure. Frequently Asked Questions and their answers are provided. Prior to the trip, guests may wish to obtain the items on our equipment list, which can be important to providing for comfort, safety and enjoyment during the adventure. Before joining others in the pursuit of wildlife watching, please familiarize yourself with etiquette guidelines endorsed by the Yellowstone Association Institute. Reading one or more of the books on our reading list will further enhance your understanding and enjoyment of this experience. |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Equipment List
The items listed below are suggested for your comfort and
enjoyment. The items are not required, but make for a better experience.
These items of clothing will give the greatest level of comfort and safety. Many people come inadequately prepared for cold weather and are then forced to stay inside the vehicles. Boots, hats and gloves tend to be the weak link in many people’s preparations. Dress in layers and then add or remove some as temperature dictates. Hiking boots are good for the summer but are usually inadequate in the winter
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