Overview
Discover the many natural wonders that make Yellowstone a world-renowned treasure. Endless geysers, thermal pools, mountains, lakes and canyons stretching on to the horizon. Youth will bond with their peers while catching glimpses of bison, elk, and other wildlife abound. Yellowstone National Park offers young adults a beautiful backdrop for transformative adventures, insightful observations about the natural world around us, teamwork, and maybe most importantly, the chance to make unforgettable memories with teachers, mentors, and friends!
Itinerary
Expand All FieldsDay 1: Meet at Wilderness Inquiry to load your gear into our van and trailer.
Settle in for a comfortable drive through Minnesota and North Dakota. Spend your first night with us in Medora near Theodore Roosevelt National park.
Day 2: Welcome to Yellowstone, America's first national park!
Continue the journey through North Dakota, Wyoming and Montana. Entering into Yellowstone National Park, you will begin your visit with time in the Fishing Bridge Museum and Visitors Center. Travel around Yellowstone Lake. You will set up your base camp in the Grant Village Campground.
Day 3: Visit the Midway Geyser Basin followed by an afternoon hike.
After a hearty camp breakfast take off for a sightseeing tour of Yellowstone. Get acquainted with some of Yellowstone’s geothermal activity at the Midway Geyser Basin. Take in the vibrant colors of Grand Prismatic Spring and other hot springs in the area. Choose a hiking option for the afternoon that could include Fairy Falls, Mystic Falls or Old Faithful!
Day 4: Explore geysers and waterfalls!
One option could include Lonestar Geyser. Nearly as predictable as Old Faithful, this geyser is off the beaten path in the midst of a beautiful forest. Enjoy a picnic lunch along the lake and prepare for an afternoon hike to Kepler Cascades.
Day 5: Search for wildlife in Hayden Valley before heading to the "Grand Canyon" of Yellowstone.
Begin the day at the Mud Volcanoes where acid and hot water are turning the earth into roiling mud pots. Travel through beautiful Hayden Valley to look for bison, wolves, and bears. Finally, drive to the "Grand Canyon" of Yellowstone where there are breathtaking views of the upper and lower falls.
Day 6: Trek amongst geothermal features, waterfalls, and dense forests before enjoying a swim in the Firehole River.
Tour a mix of unique areas in Yellowstone. There are many hiking options that include exploring geothermal features, waterfalls, and forests! After a tasty lunch, enjoy a swim in the Firehole River.
Day 7: Pack up camp and head towards home.
Pack up camp and enjoy one last adventure in Mammoth Hot Springs and Lamar Valley. The Springs have been described as a cave turned inside out. After one last look at wildlife in Lamar Valley, you will exit the park. Back on the road home, you will camp in Medora, North Dakota.
Day 8: Finish the journey by arriving at Wilderness Inquiry.
Dates & Fees
Wilderness Inquiry leads trips to Yellowstone National Park, but currently has no dates scheduled for this itinerary. If your group of youth is interested, we would love to set up a customized adventure just for you! Please contact us or request a trip quote below if you are interested in this destination.
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TERRAIN/ROUTE CHOICES: Yellowstone National Park has a wide variety of terrain and ecosystems, ranging from near-desert at the north entrance to sub-alpine meadows and forests. Lodge pole pines cover 60% of the park while burn areas from the 1988 fire feature new growth and colorful wildflowers. Yellowstone National Park offers a wide range of route options from very easy to difficult.