Yellowstone National Park, created in 1872, is the world’s first national park and is considered by many the "Crown Jewel" of our National Park System.

Covering 2.2 million acres, this sanctuary sits abreast the continental divide and represents the wilderness from which our nation was formed.

Buffalo calves playfully butt heads in wildflower-covered meadows, wolves join in chorus announcing a recent kill, hot springs bubble, fumaroles hiss and howl, geysers roar and rumble. A whiff of sulfur mingles with the clean smell of lodgepole pine.

These are the sights, sounds and scents of the unspoiled area we call Yellowstone.

When planning a vacation to Yellowstone, choosing a season to visit can be as difficult as deciding what to bring on your trip. Because each season is unique, with a full variety of activities and adventures to pursue.

No matter what the time of year you visit, one thing is for certain, a vacation to Yellowstone will be the trip of a lifetime.

Yellowstone Alpen Guides offers an opportunity to encounter Yellowstone with an experienced, knowledgeable guide.

Join us and share with your companions one of the world's most delicate ecosystems as we take an unhurried and closer look at the inherent beauty found only in Yellowstone.