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Yellowstone National Park has an abundance of natural and geological features you will not find anywhere else in the world. Eagle Peak is the highest point in the park and was formed by volcanic activity and water erosion. Here’s everything you need to know about Eagle Peak.  Geological History  Millions of years ago during the Eocene Age, intense volcanic activity took place in what is now known as Yellowstone National Park. Years later, an ice age set in, which covered the area in layers of ice over a thousand feet thick. Eventually that ice melted and eroded portions of the mountain forming creeks that ran through the peaks and valleys. This long process of natural formation resulted in Eagle Peak, set at 11,367 elevation atop the Absaroka Mountain Range. But it wasn’t until the 1930s that Eagle Peak would…

Winter is one of the best times to visit Wyoming’s National Parks. The crowds at Yellowstone are thinner, the wildlife remains active and the scenery is straight out of a postcard photo. Visitors during this time often feel like they’re the only humans for miles – likely because they are. Once a thick blanket of…

With over a million recorded eruptions, Old Faithful may be the most studied geyser in the world. It is certainly the most famous. Although the majority of visitors come to Yellowstone in the summer, Old Faithful offers spectacular viewing all year long. We’ve compiled a few Old Faithful seasonal highlights to show you what we…

Spring is a time of awakening at Yellowstone. Hibernating wildlife and young plant shoots begin to emerge with the changing of the seasons. As the transformation from winter continues, you will find that visiting Yellowstone in the spring offers many amazing opportunities to see the park as never before. Here are a few things to expect…

Planning your visit to America’s first national park is exciting, but it can also be a bit overwhelming. After all, Yellowstone encompasses over 3,400 square miles. There are more than 500 active geysers, nearly 300 waterfalls, hundreds of animal species, and more than a thousand species of vegetation. There’s so much to choose from! At…

At Scenic Safaris, we strive to create tours and adventures that allow people to see as much of Yellowstone’s extraordinary scenery as possible, whether they have a single day or a week. Here are some of our best winter Yellowstone vacation packages. Gros Ventre Snowmobile Tour and Scenic Flight Explore the pristine Teton wilderness on…

For some visitors, a trip to Yellowstone National Park is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. It begins with a yearning to spend time in one of America’s last unspoiled wilderness areas, and ends with bragging rights to Old Faithful and the Grand Canyon. But if you are planning your first time here, you should consider spending a…

For 125 years, the Lake Yellowstone Hotel has been providing luxury accommodations in Yellowstone for families and friends. The first hotel in Yellowstone, the Lake Hotel has been a member of the Historic Hotels of America since 2012 and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2015. Although we at Scenic Safaris usually focus on the nature and wildlife of Yellowstone, the Lake Hotel is an amazing man-made wonder amidst the natural beauty and definitely worth checking out. From the iconic Ionic columns to design details in the guest rooms, the Yellowstone Lake Hotel is a beautiful piece of architectural history. The original Lake Yellowstone Hotel was a far smaller and simpler structure than it is today. Completed in 1891, the Lake Hotel featured 80 guest rooms within its three-story clapboard building. In 1903, architect Robert Reamer redesigned and expanded…

If you’re planning to go hiking in Yellowstone Park, you may already have your itinerary set. As with many visitors, we expect that you’ve included a visit to Old Faithful. Seeing a few elk and bison probably ranks high on your list too. But there are other epic moments awaiting you inside this scenic wilderness…

Ready to plan a Yellowstone Trip? Then you probably have a lot of questions about the best way to see and do as much as possible. With the park’s vast acreage—more than 34,000 square miles—it can be difficult to figure out how to fit in all the highlights during your stay. But, when you book…