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Yellowstone’s Serengeti—top spot for wolves, bison, and bears at dawn and dusk.

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Overview

Yellowstone’s Serengeti—top spot for wolves, bison, and bears at dawn and dusk.

Planning Your Visit

  • Best for: Wolves, bison, bears
  • Peak times: Dawn and dusk
  • Distance: 3 hours

Highlights

  • Guided tours available
  • Bring binoculars

Tips

  • Arrive early or late to avoid crowds and for better light.
  • Check seasonal road/trail access and weather.
  • Pack layers, water, and follow Leave No Trace.

FAQs

Best time to visit?

Typically early morning or evening for lighter crowds and wildlife/photography.

How long should I plan?

Most visitors spend 1–3 hours, more if combining with nearby stops.

Plan Your Island Park Getaway

Stay at Lodgepole Pines and use it as your base for nearby adventures.

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