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The Tetons in Spring

Grand Teton National Park in spring is truly spectacular. The balsam leaf arrowroot flowers start popping up all over the valley this time of year.

These People Are Too Close to Wildlife

Yellowstone & Teton Park Tour Journal

CAUTION: Don’t do what these people are doing! A common occurrence we see in both Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks is people getting too close to wildlife. The people in this photo (who were obviously NOT on a Buffalo Roam…

Black Bear vs. Grizzly Bear

Yellowstone & Teton Park Tour Journal

People often wonder how you can tell the difference between a black (“brown”) bear and a grizzly bear. We see both of these types of bears on Buffalo Roam Tours in both Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. Here are the major distinguishing…

Where the Deer and the Pronghorn Antelope Play…

Yellowstone & Teton Park Tour Journal

Locally referred to as “antelope,” the pronghorn (Antilocapra americana), which lives in the plains and grasslands of North America, is often seen in the wide open spaces of Wyoming and is frequently observed by sightseeing tour visitors…

Jenny Lake Boat Ride

Yellowstone & Teton Park Tour Journal

On our Grand Teton National Park tour, you’ll float on Jenny Lake like a Trumpeter Swan while taking in the breathtaking rugged Teton Mountain views and chance wild animal encounters while learning about the flora and fauna around the…

Ospreys: The True ‘Flying’ Fishermen

Yellowstone & Teton Park Tour Journal

Driving around the Jackson Hole valley, you see many tall poles with platforms at the top erected in open fields—these are artificial nesting platforms built for Ospreys which are beautiful raptors, birds of prey. Ospreys are excellent hunters…

Elk Winter Migration in the Tetons

Yellowstone & Teton Park Tour Journal

With temperatures already below freezing in Grand Teton National Park, wildlife is on the move to locations where they can survive the cold winter. For example, elk herds are migrating to areas where they have the best opportunity to find food…

Wildflowers in Grand Teton and Yellowstone Parks

Yellowstone & Teton Park Tour Journal

The wildflower season throughout the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem has been incredible this year! A long runoff of snow melt and occasional rain throughout the early summer combined with warm temperatures has created the perfect conditions for…

Berry Season in the Tetons

Yellowstone & Teton Park Tour Journal

Late summer is berry season in the Tetons. Guests on our Grand Teton National Park tours often ask us - are those berries okay to eat? Many people who visit the Greater Yellowstone Area have seen, or even tried, the many products made with…

National Park Wildlife. Wild or Not?

Yellowstone & Teton Park Tour Journal

Many visitors to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks comment that the wildlife seem so comfortable with human presence. How does this happen? Does that still mean the wildlife in the parks are wild? And how should we respond to this behavior? We…

Groundhog Day & The Harbingers of Spring

Yellowstone & Teton Park Tour Journal

The groundhog (Marmota monax) is also known as a woodchuck, whistle-pig or land-beaver in some places. However, the groundhog’s cousin who lives in the Jackson Hole mountainous area is a yellow-bellied marmot. February 2nd is Groundhog…

Winter Survival in Grand Teton and Yellowstone High Mountains

Yellowstone & Teton Park Tour Journal

One adaptation for animals to live the Grand Teton and Yellowstone high mountain area in the wintertime is migration, or moving from one area to another for survival. In the greater Yellowstone/ Grand Teton ecosystem, winter is a great challenge…

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Our National symbol practicing social distancing. An adult and juvenile Bald Eagle. While our parks are closed to humans, nature still thrives. Looking forward to explore the parks again very soon. Stay safe and healthy. #roamwithus

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Thank you Karyn for the awesome walk in the woods on Moose Day, where over 350 volunteers search for Moose over 5 hours all over the valley. We found 127. This count is used in Citizen Science. Check it out, I think a moose became dinner. Become part of the fun at www.jhwildlife.org. #naturemappingjh #roamwithus #buffaloroam

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Just an amazing animal. Out in the National Elk Refuge, snows are melting and the elk are getting ready to for new green grasses. Still a few weeks away. #roamwithus

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Looks who’s arrived in the Jackson Hole Valley.... a Mountain Bluebird. A harbinger of Spring. So be on the lookout for new arrivals. #roamwithus. #buffaloroam

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Here in #jacksonhole drivers near to look out for more than icy roads. Deep snow has made bison use the roads for easy travel. Stay alert while in #grandteton. #roamwithus.

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A first today..... an albino elk. White color fur is not common. Or a really bad visit to the hair salon. This elk seemed health and not mistreated by others. #roamwithus #grandtetonnps

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Beautiful sunrise this morning. Thank you Jason & Christine for an amazing day. Happy Trails #roamwithus #trianglex #grandteton

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Time to cool off. Elk neck wrestling to see who’s strongest.
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First light on a cold morning. The Big Horn Sheep have made it another night

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The face out. Rams against the Buffalo. 2 fun animals to watch here in winter. Having a great time in Jackson Hole. #roamwithus #jacksonholewild

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Buffalo Roam Tours is located in beautiful Jackson Hole, Wyoming, south of Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park. We are a small, local business that offers both small group and private guided scenic, hiking and wildlife tours.

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Buffalo Roam Tours is a Verified Merchant for secure credit card payments. We are an Authorized National Park Permittee for Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park, member of the National Association for Interpretation, Jackson Hole Historical Society & Museum and the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce. Please read our excellent reviews on Trip Advisor and check out our Buffalo Blog articles about the flora and fauna of Grand Teton and Yellowstone Ecosystems. Find out why we are truly a world-class tour company. Come join us and connect to the wonders of wild places!

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