Yellowstone Tips?
May 30, 2020 15:31:02 #
Tried to go for a week but it is the first and largest N.P., soooo much to see.
First trip, plan a month if possible. End trip day before season ends or begin trip day season opens. Why? you will be joined only by other pros and much less traffic and gawking.
Spend at least a couple sun rises on the road thru Lamar Valley (only about 1-2 miles) where the wolves cross every day hunting for food. You will find the spot by the 6-7 vehicles parked on the roadside and the locals with
their spotting scopes. Furthermore, you might find the yellow vehicle (several yrs ago) with the radio receiver antenae (since many of the wolves are collared) and the wolves will be along shortly. Also, best area for buffalo.
First trip, plan a month if possible. End trip day before season ends or begin trip day season opens. Why? you will be joined only by other pros and much less traffic and gawking.
Spend at least a couple sun rises on the road thru Lamar Valley (only about 1-2 miles) where the wolves cross every day hunting for food. You will find the spot by the 6-7 vehicles parked on the roadside and the locals with
their spotting scopes. Furthermore, you might find the yellow vehicle (several yrs ago) with the radio receiver antenae (since many of the wolves are collared) and the wolves will be along shortly. Also, best area for buffalo.
May 30, 2020 15:57:32 #
xtoothdr wrote:
Tried to go for a week but it is the first and lar... (show quote)
Yellowstone is the first National park but not the largest. The largest in the U.S. is Wrangell-St. Elias N.P. and the largest in the 48 states is Death Valley N.P.
May 30, 2020 16:15:38 #
Given your travel plans, I think Green River Lakes is a fine choice. The campground is very nice; clean, sites are not crammed together and facilities well tended. The road is paved as far as 25 miles north of Cora: then is is a gravel surface that is well maintained. Your route would be: south on US 189 from Jackson to Hoback Junction, then left on US 189 to its junction with US 191. Go left (east) on 191 for 5 miles and turn left on Wyoming 352. Follow the signs as the gravel road goes pretty much straight ahead: do not turn off. The road then curves right and dead ends at the campground. Depending on when you travel, you should have no problems, although right now, the unpaved road might be a bit rough as it is rather early in the season. Call the Forest Service Office in Pinedale for latest conditions. Have a wonderful time in the beautiful country.
May 30, 2020 17:40:44 #
BeachLady
Loc: Surfside Beach, SC
druthven wrote:
Toured Yellowstone and Grand Teton in August 2017 ... (show quote)
Druthven - These photos are FABULOUS!!! I can't wait to go!! Thank you for sharing!
May 30, 2020 17:49:28 #
From last summer: Badgers, grizzley, wolf, Great Horned Owlet, Marmot, Black Bear eating flowers, Pika.
May 30, 2020 17:54:48 #
May 30, 2020 17:57:44 #
David in Dallas wrote:
All very nice. I think the Marmot and Pika are cute!
The Pika are getting harder to find as the climate warms. They're heading for higher elevations.
May 30, 2020 19:05:12 #
BeachLady
Loc: Surfside Beach, SC
DaveO wrote:
From last summer: Badgers, grizzley, wolf, Great Horned Owlet, Marmot, Black Bear eating flowers, Pika.
Great shots!!
May 30, 2020 19:32:12 #
What wonderful shots!!! I am a late comer to wildlife photography and these inspire me to get out really do a lot more. Thank you!!!
May 30, 2020 19:42:22 #
BeachLady wrote:
Great shots!!
They are waiting for you!
Mountain Goats are usually on Barronette Peak. 600mm + 1.4TC
Buck Lake. A little hike NE of Trout Lake out in Lamar Valley. Abiathar Peak in the background.
Bison chasing a wolf away from a downed calf. 1000mm with too slow a shutter.
May 30, 2020 19:45:55 #
adamsg wrote:
What wonderful shots!!! I am a late comer to wildlife photography and these inspire me to get out really do a lot more. Thank you!!!
Thank you! I too began in retirement at my wife's suggestion. She now bites her tongue.
May 30, 2020 20:38:37 #
BeachLady
Loc: Surfside Beach, SC
DaveO wrote:
They are waiting for you!
Mountain Goats are usually on Barronette Peak. 600mm + 1.4TC
Buck Lake. A little hike NE of Trout Lake out in Lamar Valley. Abiathar Peak in the background.
Bison chasing a wolf away from a downed calf. 1000mm with too slow a shutter.
Mountain Goats are usually on Barronette Peak. 600mm + 1.4TC
Buck Lake. A little hike NE of Trout Lake out in Lamar Valley. Abiathar Peak in the background.
Bison chasing a wolf away from a downed calf. 1000mm with too slow a shutter.
LOVE THESE!!! Gonna need that 150-600 FOR SHO'!! :-)
May 30, 2020 20:40:50 #
BeachLady
Loc: Surfside Beach, SC
xtoothdr wrote:
Tried to go for a week but it is the first and lar... (show quote)
Thanks for the tips!! (what color vehicle do I look for THIS year?? :-D )
May 30, 2020 21:16:36 #
May 30, 2020 21:38:29 #
DaveO wrote:
They are waiting for you!
Mountain Goats are usually on Barronette Peak. 600mm + 1.4TC
Buck Lake. A little hike NE of Trout Lake out in Lamar Valley. Abiathar Peak in the background.
Bison chasing a wolf away from a downed calf. 1000mm with too slow a shutter.
Mountain Goats are usually on Barronette Peak. 600mm + 1.4TC
Buck Lake. A little hike NE of Trout Lake out in Lamar Valley. Abiathar Peak in the background.
Bison chasing a wolf away from a downed calf. 1000mm with too slow a shutter.
More wonderful photos, DaveO!!! Congratulations. Your shots give me an added impetus to keep growing as a photographer. Again, THANK YOU!!!!
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