Yellowstone Private Tours & Hikes

  • In Our Nature Guiding Services

    Expertly Guided Wildlife Watching Tours & Hikes in Yellowstone & Surrounds

  • See & Hear Wild Wolves!

  • Watch Grizzly Bears Safely

  • Yellowstone Wonder in All Season

  • Experience Adventure

Choose Your Yellowstone Adventure!

Whether you want world-class wildlife viewing opportunities, a beautiful day hike, a few nights in the backcountry, make the most of your visit on a private tour with In Our Nature Guiding Services. One of our local wildlife biologists or naturalists will craft your day to your personal interests. Yellowstone is the world’s first national park, with 2.2 million acres (1 million ha) of incredible wildness, abundant wildlife, geothermal wonders, and fascinating history. It is surrounded by additional 1.8 million acres of wild, rugged lands in the Gallatin National Forest. This huge intact ecosystem has an incredible variety of landscapes and activities for you to enjoy. We can't wait to share it with you!

Experience Winter Wonderland

Winter is one of the best times to visit Yellowstone. It truly is a winter wonderland! We offer wildlife watching tours, snowshoeing trips, and cross-country skiing expeditions throughout the winter months. You can even join us for multiple days, and stay in our exclusive lodging.

Watch Yellowstone's Wildlife

Yellowstone is the best place in the world to see wild wolves and the best place in the lower 48 states to see grizzly bears. Join our biologist guides while they use their expert local ecological knowledge and premium spotting scopes to help you see the wildlife you're interested in. Tours are private and offered year-round.

Explore Yellowstone's Hottest Sites!

Visit geysers, hot springs & mud pots with your own expert guide. Yellowstone sits on top of one of the largest volcanic hot spots in the world. Learn about the chamber of partially molten magma underneath and how it causes all of the fanciful thermal activity in the park. There is no other place like this on earth!

Take A Hike, Escape the Crowds!

Whether you want to take a leisurely half-day stroll or embark on an epic multi-day backpacking adventure; we've got you covered! We have unique access to the most incredible trails in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, with options in Yellowstone, Beartooth Mountains, the Gallatin Range and Paradise Valley.

Private Lodging & Tour Packages

Choose the guided activities and tours you would like to do and stay at Wanderlust Haven, an ideally located, beautiful two bedroom, two bathroom house in Gardiner with amazing views! Wanderlust Haven is only available to In Our Nature clients this winter. We are so excited to get to offer this to amazing package to make your visit extra special! Transfers to & from Bozeman or Mammoth can be arranged.

Adventures by Season, Location or Type

Need suggestions based on the time of year that you are visiting? Do you have you a certain area of Yellowstone that you want to focus on or plan to stay? Maybe you want to experience a particular activity? Sort below based on season to see what is available. Start planning your Yellowstone Adventure now!

By Season

Sort Tours by Seasons

Need suggestions based on the time of year that you are visiting? Sort below based on season to see what is available.

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Beartooth Pass Tours, Hikes & Backpacking

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Llama Day Hikes

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Yellowstone Geyser & Hot Spring Tour

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Wolf & Wildlife Tour in Yellowstone

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Breakfast, Bears & Coexistence – Outside Yellowstone

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Yellowstone Backpacking

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Paradise Valley Day Hike

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Yellowstone Day Hike

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Yellowstone Snowshoe & XC Ski Tours

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Sort Tours by Location

Need suggestions based on an area or interest or near the location that you are staying? Perhaps you would like to focus on a particular area of interest? Use the map below as a guide and sort below it by location to see what is available.

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Beartooth Pass Tours, Hikes & Backpacking

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A llama standing in grass in the mountains of Yellowstone region
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Llama Day Hikes

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Yellowstone Geyser & Hot Spring Tour

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Wolf & Wildlife Tour in Yellowstone

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Breakfast, Bears & Coexistence – Outside Yellowstone

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Yellowstone Backpacking

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Paradise Valley Day Hike

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Yellowstone Private Tour & Lodging Packages

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Yellowstone Day Hike

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Yellowstone Snowshoe & XC Ski Tours

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Sort Tours by Activity Level or Type

Need suggestions based on your preferred activity type or activity level? Do you need a family oriented trip or one that is adaptable for accessibility? Sort below to see which options would suit you best. Start planning your Yellowstone Adventure now!

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Beartooth Pass Tours, Hikes & Backpacking

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A llama standing in grass in the mountains of Yellowstone region
World famous

Llama Day Hikes

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World famous

Yellowstone Geyser & Hot Spring Tour

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World famous

Wolf & Wildlife Tour in Yellowstone

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World famous

Breakfast, Bears & Coexistence – Outside Yellowstone

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Yellowstone Backpacking

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Paradise Valley Day Hike

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Yellowstone Private Tour & Lodging Packages

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Yellowstone Day Hike

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Yellowstone Snowshoe & XC Ski Tours

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Availability & Booking

Book using the form below or contact us at 406-579-3838 or info@in-our-nature.com for more information.

Reviews

  • star rating  Cara is amazing! This is our second year of snowshoeing in the park and will definitely be back! She is thoughtful, knowledgeable, and great fun! We truly recommend her as... read more

    Pamela D
    March 1, 2021

    star rating  My Wife & I had a full day Wildlife tour on 9-14 with Cara and had an excellent time. She is extremely Knowledgeable and Personable. We saw Wolves, Big Horn... read more

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    September 26, 2018

    star rating  Hired Audra from In Our Nature for a full day guided tour of Yellowstone National Park in late October. She was very personable and knowledgeable about the animals and... read more

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    November 7, 2018
  • star rating  We had an amazing day of wildlife spotting with Nancy in Lamar Valley. She did a great job of explaining the relationships and interactions of all of the various animals... read more

    Chris C
    September 1, 2021

    star rating  The best way to see Yellowstone in winter is with a guide and Cara certainly didn’t disappoint. She is extremely professional, knowledgeable, and created an incredible experience seeing wolves,... read more

    George W
    January 1, 1970

    star rating  We loved our Lamar Valley hike with Mike. He was friendly, professional and knowledgeable. He let us set the pace and went out of his way to make it enjoyable... read more

    Laura H
    June 27, 2021
  • star rating  Where do I begin? First, Cara was such a joy to work with. I reached out to Cara to inquire about quite a few of their services and she was... read more

    Colleen
    September 1, 2021

    star rating  I took a trip to Yellowstone in mid-December. I engaged Cara for the Wolf/Wildlife Watching excursion all day. While we saw no wolfs, Cara was well aware of... read more

    francescah496
    January 23, 2022

    star rating  June 10, 2021

    From 5:45am until about 2:15pm, Jim and I were spellbound by up close and personal (via scopes) sightings of Lamar Valley wolves, badgers, bison, pronghorn, viewings... read more

    Carla46998
    June 19, 2021
  • star rating  We were so fortunate to book with Cara for our private wildlife tour! She was a wonderful guide in every way, and the 8 1/2 hour day flew by for... read more

    dec38647
    August 5, 2020

    star rating  We LOVED this! Booked the Snow Sampler for our first morning in Gardiner/Yellowstone. Met our guide, Matt Herger, promptly at 9:30am, He was great - got us... read more

    Terri C
    February 23, 2021

    star rating  Cara is a true professional, we started early and the fog was pee soup. Yeah it was not what anyone wanted, but Cara made it work, and put in... read more

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    September 4, 2018
  • star rating  Outstanding day. My skiing buddy and I added a day to our trip to Big Sky so we could see some... read more

    I36IPthomasm
    March 20, 2021

    star rating  Excellent guide,superbly equipped,knew the place and the wildlife very well.
    Cara personifies why a professional guide is needed for spotting wildlife in Yellowstone.Although I'm an experienced wildlife biologist and guide... read more

    DavidJ882
    May 26, 2021

    star rating  July 8th 2019. Our group of 4 adults booked Cara 2-3 months in advance,,( after reading her reviews ) We have traveled all over the world together. In Africa we... read more

    oldracer y
    July 30, 2019
  • star rating  We had an amazing day with Cara spotting wildlife . She pitched it really well for our two teenage daughters and was great company .

    VoyagerFTR
    July 21, 2019

    star rating  On our trip we were very lucky to see a grizzly bear, a black bear, wolf cubs interacting with bison and mountain goats. This wasn't just down to luck but... read more

    Glenda S
    November 16, 2019

    star rating  Our 4 person group did a guided 1/2 day snowshoe tour led by Ben. We had a wonderful experience and Ben shared a lot of very interesting information about the... read more

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    February 1, 2023
  • star rating  This was our first time cross-country skiing and Cara made sure we learned how to properly put on our skis, move, stop and enjoy our selves for the duration of... read more

    gordonr1234
    January 24, 2021

    star rating  Cara was great!!! My wife and I hired Cara as a cross country skiing guide in Yellowstone but we got so much more than that. Cara knew were... read more

    brianrO8103HE
    December 13, 2020

    star rating  We booked In Our Nature Guides for two tours: a 6 mile hike in Yellowstone and the early morning nature viewing. The hike was excellent. Nancy, our guide,... read more

    Matt P
    September 24, 2020
  • star rating  Cara and Audra were excellent guides for our eight-person group. They were well-equipped with binoculars and scopes as well as hot drinks and snacks to ensure we got the most... read more

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    January 11, 2019

    star rating  Cara was just wonderful! She was knowledgable, friendly and carefully listened to our requests and tailored the trip accordingly. I highly recommend people use her. We plan... read more

    peter31414
    May 5, 2022

    star rating  By far this was the best nature experience I have ever had!!! Cara is an excellent guide who has patience, energy,and knowledge of where to scope out wildlife.... read more

    Mary K
    June 7, 2021
  • star rating  Great tour. Cara was awesome, fun to hang out with on the full day tour and very knowledgeable about the land and animals. We saw piles of animals, including all... read more

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    December 20, 2018

    star rating  I highly, highly recommend Cara for an unbelievable tour of Yellowstone. We saw wolves eating bison (she knew of the wolf packs in the area, which ones have survived,... read more

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    May 9, 2019

    star rating  We had booked this tour months ago prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Cara was very proactive and reached out to us once the lockdown was in place and kept us... read more

    Spuranam
    June 27, 2020
  • star rating  Wow Cara is awesome! She knows this place like her backyard! Extremely knowledgable about YNP. Best day of vacation by far. Cara was able to find a Grizzly interacting with... read more

    Emil V
    September 28, 2019

    star rating  My favorite part of the experience was the time and patience Cara took to teach me about wolves and bison, and other wildlife in the park. I wanted to... read more

    Renaii777
    December 29, 2021

    star rating  My friends and I spent two wonderful days with Cara exploring Yellowstone. She is very knowledgeable and personable. We saw wildlife we would have never spotted on our... read more

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    February 16, 2019

About Us

In Our Nature Guiding Services is a small, woman-owned, community-minded, sustainable business operating in Yellowstone National Park, founded in 2015 by Cara McGary. She settled in the tiny town of Gardiner at Yellowstone's northern gateway with a vision to create personalized, educational and fun tours for visitors from all over the world, while committing to sustainability and a respectful way of life on the edge of a wild and fragile ecosystem. Today, In Our Nature is a successful custom tour provider offering exceptional wildlife watching tours, day hikes, multi-day backpacking trips, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, as well as custom adventures in the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem. Our team of experienced local biologists, naturalists and environmental educators is looking forward to guiding you through Yellowstone and providing you with exciting journeys and unforgettable nature experiences. We operate year-round out of Yellowstone's north entrance in Gardiner, Montana. No matter where you're staying in or around Yellowstone, we can meet you at a central location for our tour. Choose from wildlife watching trips, day hikes, overnight backpacking trips, cross-country skiing & snowshoeing, or make your own custom adventure.

Cara McGary

Owner, Biologist, Guide (MS Biology) On a winter visit to Yellowstone, Cara was smitten by the wonder of this "American Serengeti". As a result, she decided that she wanted to spend her life helping others develop and feed their fascinations with the natural world in Yellowstone. Cara is a qualified biologist (B.S. Aquatic Biology and M.S. Biology). Before settling in Gardiner MT, she worked extensively in the forests of Redwood National Park, the outback of Western Australia, and the jungles of Papua New Guinea. When not in Yellowstone, she likes to explore places where there are likely good tidepools or snorkeling.

Hannah Beroske

Biologist Guide After earning her bachelor’s degree in wildlife sciences, Hannah quickly ventured west to Yellowstone National Park where the wildlife is abundant. She fell in love with the Park’s natural wonders and surrounding forests. With 5 years’ experience as a wildlife research technician, she has worked with many animals such as wolves, cougars, birds, and more. She spends most of her time exploring and appreciating everything that nature has to offer. Hannah finds joy in sharing her passions with guests and hopes to facilitate a memorable experience and inspire action. She is especially eager to work with young minds that are ready to learn and have fun!

Elizabeth Mordensky

Naturalist Guide Elizabeth has two main passions in life: Art and the Outdoors. Naturally these two loves have come together, driving her to create art that might inspire others to appreciate our wild animals and wild spaces. Through vibrantly textured oil finger paintings, she brings energy and life into her wildlife compositions, encouraging viewers to take a second look. She wants the viewer to feel connected to the animals, as if they were standing there before them, as she has done so many times.