Yellowstone Flood Update
Thank you everyone for your patience and kindness as we navigate the challenges of recent flooding and infrastructure damage in Yellowstone National Park and our gateway town of Gardiner MT, which has temporarily cut off our connecting access.
We are working diligently to accommodate our existing and potential visitors. Please know that things are improving rapidly and our local community is now safe to visit again. Southern Yellowstone has also re-opened on June 22, 2022.
We anticipate having some access to Yellowstone from the north entrance later this summer, but the exact date is not yet known. Here is the latest relevant Yellowstone Press Release.
We know that our local, state and federal teams are working very hard to resolve infrastructure challenges. In particular, Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Sholly and all staff have been doing an incredible job of trying to re-open Yellowstone safely for our benefit and enjoyment. Here is a link to Yellowstone's Flood Recovery Information Page. We are deeply grateful for every effort that is being made on our behalf!
Below are some OPTIONS for you to consider if you are planning to visit:
Gardiner and Paradise Valley
If you will be joining us in Gardiner, Emigrant, Pray or Paradise Valley, we can offer you the following options right now...
Day Hikes in stunning reaches of Gallatin National Forest
Birding and Wildlife Watching Tours on stunning Ranch and Gallatin National Forest lands (with or without hiking).
Llama Day Hikes with our colleagues at Yellowstone Llamas
...just as soon as we re-gain safe access through the Yellowstone's north entrance, we will operate our tours (see below) as normal. Rest assured that there will be accommodations available. We can even book those for you (from $200 per night for a double queen room).
Get Into Yellowstone
If you will be staying inside Yellowstone National Park or West Yellowstone, we continue to offer the following tours...
Wildlife Watching and Birding in Hayden Valley
YELLOWSTONE ACCESS: Your booking with us ensures that you are able to get inside of Yellowstone all day on the day of your booking, regardless of your license plate number.
Welcome to In Our Nature Guiding Services
- Expertly Guided Yellowstone Tours and Hikes
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. This huge intact ecosystem has an incredible variety of landscapes and activities for you to enjoy. Whether you want world-class wildlife viewing opportunities, a beautiful day hike, a few nights in the backcountry, or you'd like to create your own fully custom tour; 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.
Choose Your Own Adventure!
Wildlife & Wolf Watching Tours
Join one of our Biologists or Naturalists on a wildlife watching tour in Yellowstone's intact ecosystem. Our expert local ecological knowledge will help you see the wildlife you're interested in. This is the best place in the world to see wild wolves and the best place in the lower 48 states to see grizzly bears. Tours are offered year-round.
Snowshoe and Cross-Country Ski Tours
Indulge in winter's splendor: exploring varied terrain, searching for fresh animal tracks, and taking in stellar views of Yellowstone's northern range. There are different routes to choose from depending on your abilities, snow conditions, and weather. Snowshoeing and XC Skiing tours are offered December - March
Private Winter Tours and Lodging
Choose the winter tours you would like and stay at Wanderlust Haven, an ideally located 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!
Guided Day Hikes
Yellowstone has over 900 miles (1,450 km) of trails in a variety of habitats, from lush pine forests to stark thermal basins, from steep mountain treks to casual strolls along boardwalks. Take a closer look by getting off the beaten path and onto a trail with a biologist or naturalist guide to show you what you would miss on your own.
Backpacking & Backcountry Cabin Trips
Get off the beaten path and enjoy parts of the park others rarely see on a Yellowstone backpacking trip. We offer fully custom, private backpacking trips throughout Yellowstone with a duration and difficulty level just for you. Backpacking is a great way to recharge your body and mind, meet your own challenges, or just relax and ponder the wonders in front of you.
Birding Tours in Yellowstone
Birding in Yellowstone is incredible! Yellowstone is home to about 300 species of birds during the summer months, creating a unique birding opportunity in the Rocky Mountains. Mountain bluebirds are a local favorite, Yellow-headed blackbirds sing to their mates in the wetlands, and Sandhill cranes make their eerie call as wolves howl in the distance.
Night Sky Photography Tours
Although Yellowstone National Park has not yet been recognized as a Dark Sky Park, it is 2.2 million acres with few light sources, and supports the most remote areas in the lower 48. With all the other amazing aspects of the Yellowstone, it has been easy to overlook the importance of its pristine night skies. Explore and connect with a part of Yellowstone unseen by most.
Yellowstone Geology Tour
Yellowstone is one of the largest volcanoes in the world, with a chamber of partially molten magma underneath which causes all of the thermal activity in the park. There is no other place like this on earth! Visit several famous features including Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic Spring, and other geysers, hot springs, and fumaroles. Learn about the Yellowstone volcano and how the thermal features work.
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, birding expeditions, day hikes, overnight backpacking trips, night sky photography tours, cross-country skiing & snowshoeing, or make your own custom adventure.
In Our Nature Guiding Services LLC is an Authorized Permittee of Yellowstone National Park and Gallatin National Forest
We acknowledge that we operate in Yellowstone National Park, or as the Apsaalooke refer to it, Land of Steam. This is a traditional shared homeland for dozens of Nations for at least 13,000 years including the Blackfeet, Shoshone, Salish, Kootenai, Pend d’Orielle, Nez Perce, and Northern Cheyenne. The Sheepeaters-Shoshone were the only known group who lived in the park year-round. We honor, with gratitude, the land itself and the people who have stewarded it throughout the generations.
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What others have to say about their experience with us....
- Colleen
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 very informative and helpful. She sent me up with Nancy for a day of wildlife viewing and another day with a half hike. I also did night photography with Angela. All of these ladies made my trip to Yellowstone the best to date. Nancy was a great partner for the day and a half we spent together. She was very informative, friendly, had a great humor, and was very informative about all of the birds. She also did not take any insult to the fact that birds terrify me and I do not like them 😉 Nancy and I spent most of our day in Lamar Valley for the wildlife viewing -saw deer, elk, bison, bears, lots of birds. The next day we met up for a hike to Beaver Pond. She was very informative about the little hidden treasures and history along the trail. The best part was coming across a young adult black bear. She made me feel at ease and never in danger being in the presence of that bear. She had prepared me before the hike and also again before we got to the wooded area of what to do if we encountered a bear. Given that I am not an avid hiker or the absolute best in shape, she made me feel comfortable, slow down when I needed to, and was just all-around great company. Angela was so fun to learn from. She is very easy-going, hands-on, very open to trying out different locations or settings. I had attempted sky photography before but never really could figure out what I was doing wrong. I came home after my trip and showed everyone my pictures and everyone was floored at my photos of the sky. Thanks to Angela I have a newfound skill. We met up in town in Gardiner, and Angela gave me a rundown of what to expect for the evening. We drove separately but that was never an issue for me. We drove to four separate locations for pictures and they were all at various times, and some had light pollution from Gardiner and Mammoth, so she helped me navigate settings and provided helpful tips for my future night photography attempts. I had so much fun with her, I almost forgot about the freezing temperatures 🙂 I have been to Yellowstone by myself a few times. I really enjoyed having some company this time around, it was also helpful to have someone else drive me around so I could enjoy more of the scenery and the animals. Communication with everyone was great. I never felt like I was forgotten or that I was part of a scripted tour. Whether you are traveling by yourself or with other people I cannot recommend this guide group enough. You will not be disappointed. I cannot wait to go back so I can work with them again
September 1, 2021Bob G We just got back from a trip of a lifetime to Yellowstone National Park with ten of my family and friends. In a week of the highlights spending the day... read more with Cara & Audra was at the top of the list. A bison carcass was in the middle of the open field 300 yards from the roadway overlook. When we got there two Cubs were feasting on the beast and the mother bear was fighting a group of wolves off. Then they left and the biggest male grizzly bear that I've ever seen (including on television) took over in what was a gorge-fest. When he had his fill then the wolves came in to play tug-of-war with the remains. This was followed by a flock of ravens the size of dogs to take their turn. With Cara's high tech scopes and top-notch binoculars, it seemed this wonderful nature play unfolded right in front of us. She had enough scopes so each one of our group could view every moment of this drama. I kept on remarking that this was extraordinary. Cara said that this was unusually great timing. We also saw a juvenile bald Eagle, sand cranes, grouse, pronghorns, herds of bison, numerous elk, mountain goats, Big Horn sheep. I am in a wheelchair and Cara made sure I did not miss a second including attaching her smart phone to one of the spotting scopes so I can see what... We just got back from a trip of a lifetime to Yellowstone National Park with ten of my family and friends.
In a week of the highlights spending the day with Cara & Audra was at the top of the list.
A bison carcass was in the middle of the open field 300 yards from the roadway overlook. When we got there two Cubs were feasting on the beast and the mother bear was fighting a group of wolves off. Then they left and the biggest male grizzly bear that I've ever seen (including on television) took over in what was a gorge-fest. When he had his fill then the wolves came in to play tug-of-war with the remains. This was followed by a flock of ravens the size of dogs to take their turn. With Cara's high tech scopes and top-notch binoculars, it seemed this wonderful nature play unfolded right in front of us. She had enough scopes so each one of our group could view every moment of this drama. I kept on remarking that this was extraordinary. Cara said that this was unusually great timing. We also saw a juvenile bald Eagle, sand cranes, grouse, pronghorns, herds of bison, numerous elk, mountain goats, Big Horn sheep. I am in a wheelchair and Cara made sure I did not miss a second including attaching her smart phone to one of the spotting scopes so I can see what was going on at the perfect angle.
Cara & Audra's knowledge of biology, evolution, geology & Yellowstone made this experience so much fuller. Even the provided breakfast and lunch were top-notch.
To say my expectations were over exceeded is an understatement!
A wonderful day, wonderful wildlife observations, wonderful learning experience and wonderful guides.
Impossible to exaggerate how good this was. More
August 27, 2019ColleenMcQ 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 very informative and helpful. She sent me up with Nancy for a day of wildlife viewing and another day with a half hike. I also did night photography with Angela. All of these ladies made my trip to Yellowstone the best to date.
Nancy was a great partner for the day and a half we spent together. She was very informative, friendly, had a great humor, and was very informative about all of the birds. She also did not take any insult to the fact that birds terrify me and I do not like them 😉 Nancy and I spent most of our day in Lamar Valley for the wildlife viewing -saw deer, elk, bison, bears, lots of birds. The next day we met up for a hike to Beaver Pond. She was very informative about the little hidden treasures and history along the trail. The best part was coming across a young adult black bear. She made me feel at ease and never in danger being in the presence of that bear. She had prepared me before the hike and also again before we got to the wooded area of what to do if we encountered a bear. Given that I am not an avid hiker or the absolute best in shape, she made me feel comfortable, slow down when I needed to, and was just all-around great company.
Angela was so fun to learn from. She is very easy-going, hands-on, very open to trying out different locations or settings. I had attempted sky photography before but never really could figure out what I was doing wrong. I came home after my trip and showed everyone my pictures and everyone was floored at my photos of the sky. Thanks to Angela I have a newfound skill. We met up in town in Gardiner, and Angela gave me a rundown of what to expect for the evening. We drove separately but that was never an issue for me. We drove to four separate locations for pictures and they were all at various times, and some had light pollution from Gardiner and Mammoth, so she helped me navigate settings and provided helpful tips for my future night photography attempts. I had so much fun with her, I almost forgot about the freezing temperatures 🙂
I have been to Yellowstone by myself a few times. I really enjoyed having some company this time around, it was also helpful to have someone else drive me around so I could enjoy more of the scenery and the animals. Communication with everyone was great. I never felt like I was forgotten or that I was part of a scripted tour. Whether you are traveling by yourself or with other people I cannot recommend this guide group enough. You will not be disappointed. I cannot wait to go back so I can work with them again
December 1, 2021 - 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 serious time with us to not only find wildlife (Badgers, coyotes, cranes, Bald eagles, Running Bisions...More Phil H
September 4, 2018Dan N We had two days of absolutely wonderful trips with Nancy and In Our Nature. This was the first time in Yellowstone for our family of three (2 adults and a... read more nine year old). We did a geology tour and a wildlife tour. Both were the best guided tours we’ve ever had. The trails, the routes, and Nancy’s expert, wise, and funny commentary were invaluable. I can’t recommend this highly enough. …
August 17, 2021 My wife and I did a 5 hour cross country skiing tour with Cara on January 6, 2019. It was an incredible trip into the Slough Creek area. We had... read more never once skied, not ever, and Cara was very patient and helpful. In addition to...More JakeD674
January 10, 2019 - U1035AUjamesm Our guide, Cara, did an amazing job during difficult circumstances. We contacted her at the last minute about leading a trip as we were passing through Yellowstone in November. ... read more Most of the roads had just closed and the weather was unexpectedly harsh. On top of everything else, the one road that should have been open was closed due to an accident. Despite all of this, she was able to give our family, including our two girls, a wonderful Yellowstone wildlife viewing experience. Cara's expertise and positive attitude made for a once-in-a-lifetime experience for our family. We will certainly seek her out again on our next visit.
November 15, 2020I36IPthomasm Outstanding day. My skiing buddy and I added a day to our trip to Big Sky so we could see some winter wildlife in Yellowstone. Cara... read more McGary, owner of In Our Nature, was a perfect guide for this adventure. A trained biologist with international experience and a deep knowledge of the Park, Cara is an extremely knowledgeable and entertaining guide.
Cara met us early, prepared with binoculars, excellent tripod scopes, and tasty breakfast snacks and lunches. Over the next seven hours – driving and walking – she showed us many wolves, three beautiful fox, coyotes, a mountain goat, and of course lots of elk and bison. (“They’re not buffaloes!”) Throughout the day, Cara was engaging, answered all our questions, and attended to all needs and interests.
If you’re headed to Yellowstone Park, really “see” it with In Our Nature Guiding Services.
March 20, 2021 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 out of our Yellowstone trip while also remaining comfortable. They were both extremely friendly and...More takashigibbons
January 11, 2019 - John D Our day started at five in the morning. By six we were watching wolves and coyotes through a magnificent telescope. It never ended. Bears, wolves, coyotes, bison, and more. Then... read more we had a magnificent brunch. More of the same in the afternoon. I do not know how Cara does it but she has an uncanny knack for sighting creatures when all that I can see is grass. I would love to do it again.
July 6, 2019Lou_per Michael took us on a great tour in the Lake area with a friendly pre-dawn pickup at our RV campsite. We told him we were interested in wildlife but did... read more not have enough time to travel to Lamar Valley, and also some of us were not prepared to hike nothing more strenuous than a boardwalk and steps. It was just after a rain and the ecosystem were waking up early in the morning. He took us to one vantage point after another to see bison, bears, elk, antelope, beaver, eagles, heron, hawks, meadowlark, marmot, chipmunks, ground squirrels, and ravens. He taught us about bison behavior in mating season and we saw some of it in action. He showed us an eagle nest that was, puzzlingly, occupied by a raven. He introduced us to some berries and tasted them right there. He taught us about mushroom hunting too, but only in theory - no mushrooms seen today. Clean vehicle. Good spotter telescope. Good safety tips. I was very happy with lunch and snacks, too. …
August 17, 2021 Cara treated us to a full day in Yellowstone to view wildlife. She has an amazing eye for finding wildlife and amazing equipment to see the wildlife up close... read more and personal. Her knowledge of the biology and ecology of the area is amazing. She fed...More GinkoBoston
March 6, 2019 - GustheFus Highly recommend In Our Nature Guiding Service! We went out for a day with Cara in early April, so only a portion of the park was open, but Cara’s expertise... read more helped us see Bison, elk, eagles, a pack of wolves, a moose, a bear, coyotes eating from an elk carcass...it was amazing. Cara has years of experience and a helpful network of other spotters that will help you to see so many more animals than you would on your own. When you only have one chance to see the animals, it’s worth it to hire an expert.
April 23, 2021Mick O What a wonderful tour this was. Cara was very professional, prompt, courteous and extremely knowledgeable of the spots and areas where we could catch some wildlife. We had the honor... read more of watching black and grey wolves, numerous bears including a female with her cubs, a...More
June 12, 2019W2018AQdianah We scheduled a Yellowstone tour with Mike and a follow up wildlife tour on another day. Mike was incredible. Would highly recommend him. He was very personable and knowledgeable. Could... read more not have done or seen the amazing things without him. He was so good we scheduled a third day of fishing. Even though the weather wasn’t great Mike went out of his way to make it comfortable and enjoyable. Caught a Cut-Throat Trout, Would never have know what that was without him. HIGHLY RECOMMEND IN OUR NATURE GUIDING SERVICES !!!!
November 17, 2021 - Margaret H We had a great day with our guide Nancy! She communicated from the start all that we would need for the trip and gave text and email updates to... read more make sure we were all ready. She met us at the planned time in a very clean and comfortable mini van. We had our six year old and moved his booster seat right in. Nancy was very obliging with us wanting to wear masks in the car the whole time. We enjoyed our day cruising the park, getting our questions answered, and jumping out at any hope of seeing animals. We got to see tons of bison and pronghorn. We also got to see mountain goats on the cliffs and a pouncing fox through amazing spoting scopes. We had a nice lunch by a creek. Nancy was great with our 6 year old and was fine with him snacking in the back seat. It was a lovely day and made us forget about covid for a while. We highly recommend this guiding service and Nacny.
October 1, 2021divyanairss We spent a day with Cara on a guided hike of the Garnet Loop Trail in Yellowstone and she made it the most comfortable experience for us. She was available... read more for communication before, during and after the hike to answer any questions we had for her. She also took my pace into consideration and ensured we took it easy, had ample water breaks, food breaks, coordinated the trail so that we had less sun exposure which helped me to complete the entire loop along with the visit to the suspension bridge over the Yellowstone River.
Her suggestions to visit the Beartooth pass and food options along the way just made the trip so much more memorable for us. We will be calling Cara again when we are back in Yellowstone.
September 5, 2020Michael B This is the second time we have used Cara for just an eye opening outdoor experience. It was a full day of excitement and beauty. We were able to view... read more a pack of wolves, with a few adults and about six pups playing around the...More
October 8, 2019 - Do you pine for the best hits all in 1 place? "Hungry Like the Wolf"? "Bi-son Her Standing There?" How about "Bear-ly Breathing"? Cara and IN OUR NATURE provided all... read more that ... and more! From A to Z, the the whole compilation awaits you in...More sorryfolksparkclosed
May 12, 2019Greg C Nancy took us to all the great spots to see exactly the wildlife we had asked to see. She was informative, very pleasant and knowledgeable, and shared many of... read more her stories with us to make the tour a great ex
September 1, 2021X4001VYkarenm Cara is very knowledgeable making our trip beautiful and educational. She worked extremely hard to make sure we had a fabulous experience----which we did. We saw 4 moose,... read more 19 wolves, elk, mountain goats, otters and mountain sheep. Lunch was warm and inside on a frigid day (I saw other tours eating off bumpers in 7 degree weather). We had a beautiful day with no concerns. I would highly recommend her.
January 3, 2020 - bowmang94 Cara was incredibly knowledgeable and is truly in love with the park. Her advice to me as a photographer was invaluable. I will be engaging her again in the future.
November 15, 2020 This was an amazing day for us! Cara is very personable & casual, but very professional. It really was like going out with your new best friend! She clearly loves... read more the area & the wildlife & to educate everyone on these magnificent creatures. She knew...More mosba
September 17, 2018 My wife and I spent five days with Cara In Yellowstone National Park. One day was better than the next. Wolves going in dens, Black Bears chasing siblings up a... read more tree, Coyotes and Foxes searching for food, a bison traffic jam, and Grizzles 20 yards...More Tommycuban
May 2, 2019 - 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 Sheep, Mountain Goat, Elk, Bald & Gold eagles, and many Bison and Pronghorn. In our...More mrokmurphy
September 26, 2018 I had a great day out with Audra exploring Yellowstone and all it’s surprises! She told me a lot about the animals and the nature, and showed me some amazing... read more views. We were very lucky, because we had already seen wolves and moose before 9...More HannekeJ45
June 4, 2019malsno Another great day spent with Cara in Yellowstone! It is my second time seeing the park with her and her tours are worth every penny. We saw many adult wolves... read more and their pups, bears, eagles, big horn sheep, the list goes on and on. I love being able to share the pictures/videos she takes in her scopes with my family back home. Great conversation and always willing to answer our questions on the animals. Enjoyed the hike to trout lake too!
August 18, 2020 - nluke19 Cara guided my girlfriend and me around Yellowstone National Park and its surrounding areas for three days in November 2020, and it was exceptional. Her knowledge of the region and... read more understanding of animal behavior really stood out.
Activities were done by vehicle and on foot. We watched a plethora of wildlife, including bison, elk, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, moose, coyotes, wolves, and foxes, among others. She was immensely valuable for being able to easily spot animals in far-away valleys or atop snowy peaks that I otherwise would've missed on my own.
My only regret is not requesting her guiding services for more days.
December 17, 2020julie z Cara was a wonderful guide in every way. Within an hour of our time with her we saw the wolves of Yellowstone! Cara was super smart, informative about... read more the wildlife, friendly, had coffee and hot cocoa for us, and had a very comfortable car for us to roam around Lamar Valley all day. She introduced us to some of the local wildlife enthusiasts, and we had a great time spotting the wolves, a grizzly, bison, coyotes, and 2 bald eagles! Our time with Cara was the highlight of our trip!
September 1, 2021 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 geology of the park. We saw many animals to include Mountain Goats....I have no idea how...More David R
November 7, 2018
Meet Our Team
Owner: Cara McGary 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.
Naturalist Guide: Nancy Lewis
Nancy has been a naturalist guide and educator in the Yellowstone area since 2015, but she has been fostering a passion for the outdoors and wild places since she first became a naturalist leader in junior high school. Now, she combines her experience in education with her love of the park to help lifelong learners look closely at nature. With In Our Nature, she leads wildlife and thermal basin tours, guided hikes, and birding trips. She takes her passion for the outdoors south for the winter, working as a naturalist guide in Arizona. Nancy speaks Chinese conversationally and Spanish fluently.
Biologist Guide: Claire Lacey
Born and raised in Alaska, Claire developed a passion for wildlife ecology and environmental studies leading her to Montana in 2017 for the opportunity to study the wolves of Yellowstone National Park. Her curiosity prompted a three year, self-directed undergraduate research project, which she finished in 2020 while earning her Bachelor of Science in Fish & Wildlife Ecology and Management from Montana State University. She has spent hundreds of hours watching wolves and studying their interactions with each other and with other species in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Claire continues to follow her passion by inviting clients to share the same incredible experiences in Yellowstone that captivated her during her research.
Naturalist Guide: Ben Buescher
Ben developed his passion for wildlife visiting and working as an educator for the zoo in his hometown of Saint Louis, Missouri. He later moved to Fort Collins to earn his bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Biology at Colorado State University where opportunities opened up for him to study in South Africa, Baja California, and CSU’s satellite campus in the Rocky Mountains. At school, he worked as a technician for an acoustic ecology lab where his love for communicating and weaving together the stories of ecosystems blossomed. After graduating, he spent a year as a park ranger and educator for the national wildlife refuge system in Kauai. Landing in Bozeman following his move back to the mainland, Ben is now excited for the opportunity to work as a guide in Yellowstone, using his background in conservation biology and environmental education to share the world-renowned stories of Yellowstone National Park with our guests.
Snowshoe & Ski Guide: Kody Marr
Kody first visited Gradiner, MT back in 2016 while on a 10-day backcountry fly fishing adventure and once he laid eyes on this stunning small town he was hooked, he moved out of his home state of Colorado the following summer and hasn't left since. Kody learned to ski about the same time he was potty trained as he grew up in a ski bum family with his mom being a member of the US Ski Team through his childhood. He now spends his time guiding fly fishing trips during the summer months and guiding over snow activities during the winter months. When Kody isn't in the field you may find him scouting the local mountains for wildlife or traveling the Rockies looking for exotic trout species.
Night Sky Guide: Angela Tempo
After 12 years of working in the corporate sector in sales and marketing, Angela decided to become a Certified First Responder in Natural Disaster. Angela has worked for FEMA and BLM as a swift water rescuer, EMT, and Wildland Firefighter, and has responded to a variety of hurricanes and wildfires. In 2018, she moved to the edge of Yellowstone National Park and has focused her efforts on night-sky and long-exposure photography, as well as wildlife and landscape photography. Angela speaks both Spanish and English.