The Grand Tetons captured from The National Elk Refuge outside of Jackson, Wyoming

Photos from a Winter Wildlife Safari in Yellowstone

The Grand Tetons captured from The National Elk Refuge outside of Jackson, Wyoming
The Grand Tetons as seen from The National Elk Refuge outside of Jackson, Wyoming.

Winter in Yellowstone offers excellent wildlife viewing and respite from the large crowds that visit the park in the summer months.

The following images were captured by Nat Hab Adventure Specialist Simon Krejcik during a Yellowstone: Ultimate Wolf & Wildlife Safari.

Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park
Crisp Winter day at Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park.
Lamar Canyon Wolf Pack, Lamar Valley, Yellowstone National Park
First glimpse of the Lamar Canyon wolf pack upon entering the Lamar Valley in Yellowstone National Park.
Bison plays peek-a-boo in the Lamar Valley, Yellowstone
A large male bison plays a game of peek-a-boo in the Lamar Valley, Yellowstone.
Snowshoeing is a wonderful and peaceful way to explore Yellowstone National Park in winter
Snowshoeing is a wonderful and peaceful way to explore Yellowstone National Park in the winter.
Red fox trotting in the snow in Yellowstone
A lone red fox trotting through the stillness of winter in Yellowstone National Park.
ountain Paint Pots and Geyer Basin at Sunset in Yellowstone National Park
The mystical Fountain Paint Pots and Geyer Basin at sunset in Yellowstone National Park.
Nighttime at Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park, without another soul in sight
Nighttime at Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park, without another soul in sight.

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