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Staring at our hot springs, if you catch them in the right light on the right day, is like staring into the soul of the earth. -Will Yavorsky, Park Ranger, talking about the winter wonders of Yellowstone
The Bright Side of Winter
Put on your sunglasses, pull on your puffy parka, and set your spirits on high. Join Off the Beaten Path on a very special trip, to an incomparable destination, at a novel time of year: Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks in winter.
In winter, Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons are quiet, magical, snow-sparkled otherworlds. It's you and the wildlife. Most roads in the parks are closed, so you travel by snowcoach: track-tread vehicles that get you close enough to winter-shaggy bison to see their gray tongues and the whites of their eyes as you ease past a group of them. If you want to see wolves, Yellowstone's Lamar Valley is one of the best bets, especially since your guides are wildlife biologists known for their uncanny knack for spotting wolves, as well as foxes, coyotes, eagles, otters, and other winter-active wildlife. You'll be active too, snowshoeing through steamily ethereal geyser basins, and cross-country skiing over the meadows and through the woods.
You can even choose a Christmastime departure. Imagine! Instead of having one Christmas tree, you can spend your holidays among thousands of them. You'll stay at Yellowstone's warm and lovely Snow Lodge, which is accessible in winter only via over-the-snow vehicles. How many people can say they've walked down the boardwalk to toast the spouting Old Faithful on Christmas Eve? Reservations on the holiday departures are nearly full, and January and February departures are also filling fast, so click or call now to reserve your spot-
Winter Wonders: Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks winter adventure
Winter is a superb time for wildlife watching, plus you'll get your choice of active pursuits like snowshoeing or snowball tossing. You can also get some good down time in front of the fire if that's your idea of fun. Special family pricing available for children 12 and younger. Call 800.445.2995 for details.
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