Wild And Scenic Photos now offers guided nature tours of the Greater Yellowstone Area (excluding the National Park) in cooperation with RedRock RV Park. There is so much more to see than just Yellowstone Park! Most visitors miss the hidden gems. We will take you to places that deserve just as much of your time as the Park and you can enjoy it in our own vehicle with nothing for you to do but enjoy the scenery and take photos.
We provide information about the history, flora, fauna, and geology of the areas to increase your enjoyment. We can provide photography help too!
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Tour Rates
Tour Prices (typical) Tours generally will not be scheduled without at least two paid seats. Not all tours available as half-day. Family discounts apply as follows (must be part of same family) :
One person, half day: $80, full Day: $140
Two persons 15% discount off both.
Three persons, 20% discount off all three.
Four persons, 25% discount off all four.
Entire tour vehicle (6 or 7), fixed price $500 for full day, $325 for half-day
An additional fee may be charged on some long tours if the mileage is excessive. This is noted in the tour description.
Lunch is not included in the price of the tour. Tours are subject to weather and can be canceled or changed the evening prior to the trip if the weather is not cooperating. We will contact you and you’ll be given the chance for an alternative tour, a rescheduled tour or your money back if it is canceled for cause or changed. Your own cancelation within 48 hours of the tour will forfeit your deposit.
We will provide bottled water and some healthy snacks, but you are free to bring your own knapsack with your own food, cameras, and non-alcoholic drinks. There are no child seats so children under 5 are not recommended. No pets, no smoking, no alcohol, no loudspeakers, no perfume, and no firearms. Bathrooms are scarce, so please go beforehand but let the tour guide know if you must make an unscheduled stop.
Make reservations with the office at RedRock RV Park at least 2 days prior to a scheduled tour, if possible. Schedules may change so please ask the office about scheduling as far in advance as possible. Deposit is 25% of tour prices.
Montana Lakes Tour: We will visit four Montana Lakes, including Earthquake Lake, Wade and Cliff Lakes, and Hebgen Lake. We will follow the beautiful Madison River. We will take a detour to follow a mountain stream up into the mountains (Beaver Creek) and have a late lunch on the way back through West Yellowstone. This is an all-day tour.
Red Rock Lakes Natl Wildlife Refuge:
A day trip and a morning trip are available to this beautiful refuge only 12 miles from RedRock RV Park. While you are certainly encouraged to visit it yourself, Mr. Perdue can provide insight into the history, geology, birds, mammals and photogenic locations of this magnificent area. We will tour all the major areas of the Refuge including ponds and lakes that will provide many opportunities for photography. The full day trip includes a lunch at Elk Lake Lodge (weather and their schedule permitting.) Mountain scenery, birds, mammals, and wildflowers will be the highlight of your trip.
Island Park Tour:
This day tour consists of visits to all the beautiful areas of Island Park, including Henry's Lake, Mesa Falls, Sawtelle Peak, Big Springs and Johnny Sacks Cabin, Island Park Reservoir and dam, Volcanic Caldera Overlook, Warm River Springs and more. includes lunch at the famously delicious Boondocks Restaurant. Plenty of time for photography.
Wildflower Tour:
During late May, June and July this area features hundreds of different wildflower species. This tour will highlight the beautiful wildflowers of the area and will be customized depending upon the time of the season and the interest of the participants. Individual flowers are featured as well as wildflower landscapes when possible. Photography will be encouraged. Bring your macro lens.
Gravelly Range Road Wildflowers:
This tour is offered in the first couple weeks of July to experience the explosion of wildflowers on the Gravelly Range. We drive early morning through the beautiful Madison River Valley, drive along the ridge of a beautiful mountain range covered with wildflowers, and return late in the day through the Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge. Bring a box lunch and drinks. This is an all day tour. A 15% additional fee applies due to the mileage involved.
Birding Tour:
This tour will visit three areas around Henry's Lake then head over to Red Rock Lakes Wildlife Refuge to explore the areas abundant bird population. Bring your binoculars and/or telephone lens and camera.
Around the Centennial Mountains:
This all-day tour goes through Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, visits some secluded mountain roads along the way, and stops for animals, birds and wildflowers as we follow both the northern and southern rural roads around the mountain range.
Madison River and Virginia City:
This all-day tour will traverse the beautiful Madison River valley with stops along the way to see the river up close. The majestic mountains of the Madison Range will flank our side for added scenic beauty. We will visit and lunch in the quaint modern western town of Ennis and visit the gold boom towns and historic ghost towns of Virginia City and Nevada City.
Taylor Creek, MT:
This tour starts early and visits a beautiful secluded mountain creek and stream that is part of the east side of the Madison Range. Wildflowers and breathtaking mountain views are featured. We drive through the western boundary of Yellowstone and follow the lovely Gallatin River with towering cliffs and beautiful mountain and stream views. This is a day trip (8 hours). We will have a late lunch in West Yellowstone.
May:
15 (Tue) - Island Park Tour (all Day)
16 -(Wed) Montana Lakes Tour (half Day, 10 Am to 2:30 PM) lunch in W. Yellowstone
18 - (Fri) Wildlife Refuge Tour (all Day) lunch at Elk Lake Lodge
22 - (Tue) Wildflower tour (half Day 9 AM to 1 PM)
23 - (Wed) Island Park Tour (all Day)
25 - (Fri) Wildlife Refuge Tour (all Day) lunch at Elk Lake Lodge
29 - (Tue) Bird Tour (all Day) lunch at Elk Lake Lodge
30 -(Wed) Montana Lakes Tour (half Day, 9 AM to 1:30 PM)
Don't be afraid to ask about another tour availability if not listed. Our tour guide might be able to accommodate you.
We can customize a tour for your group.
