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National parks offer unique encounters with wildlife in their natural habitats, but rising visitor numbers have led to troubling behaviors. With guidelines from the National Park Service on safe wildlife interactions, this article highlights how we can all enjoy these beautiful spaces responsibly. Learn how to be a true steward of our parks and protect the wilderness for future generations.
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If you've been wanting to take the optics we offer on tour home with you, now is your chance! Read more to learn about this sale.
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Yellowstone's Biscuit Basin recently experienced a dramatic hydrothermal explosion, highlighting the park's powerful geothermal activity. This event serves as a stark reminder of the dynamic forces at play beneath the surface. Read more about the explosion and its implications here.
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Jackson Hole offers a stunning array of seasonal weather, each bringing unique opportunities for outdoor adventures. Want to know the best ways to dress for each season? Read more to find out how to stay comfortable and make the most of your Jackson Hole experience year-round.
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A recent study from Washington State University highlights the significant impact of a parasitic worm on moose health and survival, emphasizing the urgent need for further research and conservation efforts. Read on to learn more about this critical issue and its implications for wildlife management.
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This is a popular question we get on tour. Read on to learn about this interesting piece of history!
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Grand Teton National Park is a photographer’s dream, featuring breathtaking landscapes and vibrant morning and evening skies. In this blog post, we highlight the best spots for capturing the magic of sunrise and sunset.
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Discover the best of Jackson Hole's summer adventures! From exhilarating hikes through Grand Teton National Park to thrilling activities at Snow King Mountain, and guided fly fishing on the Snake River, there's something for everyone in this outdoor paradise.
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This is one of the most popular questions we get asked on tour. Like all things in nature, there is a reason for a moose's solitary behavior. Read on to learn!
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Our founder and owner, Taylor Phillips, was recently awarded the Contributions to Biodiversity Conservation Award from the University of Wyoming's Biodiversity Institute! Read more to learn about the history of EcoTour Adventures and why we can think of no one more deserving for this award.
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One of the most common questions our guides get asked on tour is, "What are the differences between all the types of public lands in the U.S.?" This blog post answers that question, so read on to learn what these differences are!
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Bighorn sheep on the National Elk Refuge are showing visual clinical signs of battling orf virus, also known as sore mouth infection. This virus is contagious to humans. Read more to learn how to protect yourself and our population of bighorn sheep.
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We asked our guides what their favorite winter activities in Jackson Hole are. Read more to hear what they had to say!
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Interested in learning more about our National Mammal, the American bison? We're excited to begin a new program of sharing book, documentary, and podcast recommendations that our guides have found particularly informative and educational. Our guides have spent years learning about the GYE, so keep in mind that these recommendations only scratch the surface. This month we're highlighting the bison!
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The Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team captured a familiar Yellowstone griz in October of this year and discovered he weighed just three pounds shy of the record weight for Yellowstone's heaviest grizzly bear. Read on to learn about this impressive bear!
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Overwhelmed by all the amazing food options in Jackson Hole? Let our guides choose for you! Read on to learn about the best restaurants in Jackson Hole, according to our amazing staff.
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Are wolverines about to be listed under the Endangered Species Act? This elusive, low-density mammal has been in trouble for a long time, and it may finally receive much-needed protections. Read on to learn more.
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Whitebark pine trees are crucial to the subalpine ecosystem. Unfortunately, they are under threat due to climate change, disease, and insects. Read on to learn about the role of this tree in its ecosystem and what is being done to save it.
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The beginning of fall marks the elk rut, or mating season, when visitors have a chance to witness one of nature's most impressive displays of wildlife behavior. Read on to learn about elk behavior during this incredible time.
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Recent scientific findings have revealed a unique disease resistance among wolves with black coats. Click to read more.
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Digiscoping expert Clay Taylor summarizes the 6-day digiscoping workshop we offered in the spring. Read on to learn about what each day of the workshop looked like, what guests learned, and what amazing animals we saw!
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This winter proved brutal for Wyoming's mule deer herd. Researchers at the University of Wyoming reported a 100% loss of all radio-collared fawns born in 2022, a 70% loss of collared does, and a 60% loss of collared bucks in the Wyoming Range Mule Deer Herd.
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Spring marks the arrival of newborns on the landscape. The lush green meadows of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem provide nutrient-rich food for mothers and protective cover for their offspring. Elk, bison, mule deer, moose, and pronghorn all give birth between early May and late June, meaning we're seeing a lot of new, adorable faces on the landscape. Read our latest blog post to learn more about the birthing season and the very important reasons behind this seasonal, synchronous timing!
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This winter's record-breaking snowpack has been devastating for western Wyoming's pronghorn antelope population. Read on to learn more about how herds are faring and how wildlife officials aim to help the population.
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Increasing population numbers among bighorn sheep herds raise alarms about pneumonia outbreaks.
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Our guides recently took a guided tour of the National Museum of Wildlife Art to enhance our knowledge of the museum's amazing artwork. Read on to learn more!
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Our latest workshop offering is a 6-day digiscoping workshop in partnership with Swarovski Optik and digiscoping expert Clay Taylor. Learn more about what this exciting trip will entail!
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Everything you need to know about entry passes for our tours in Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks.
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We want to wish our guests a very Happy Holidays and extend our heartfelt gratitude for the difference each and every one of you made in Wyoming's wildlife populations!
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Should wildlife watchers fund conservation like hunters and anglers do?
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New research reveals that a parasite infection in wolves increases aggressive behavior and doubles wolves' chances of becoming pack leaders.
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We were honored to receive a nomination at the 2022 Annual Chamber of Commerce Awards.
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ETA staff spent a beautiful fall day removing unwanted barbed wire fencing to improve wildlife habitat.
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Join us on a tour centered around the elk mating season, one of the most incredible times to be in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem!
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Swarovski Optik is proud to announce it has created a new field partnership with Jackson Hole EcoTour Adventures of Jackson Wyoming. Swarovski Optik will be making its binoculars and spotting scopes available to all guests on EcoTour Adventures tours, this partnership will be a first of its kind in North America. It will allow guests on tour to experience the world's finest optics while spotting the rare wildlife of Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks.
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By now, the news of the historic flooding of Yellowstone National Park and the surrounding communities has made national attention. We want to send out a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has been reaching out to check in on our community, and we want to assure everyone that Jackson has been unaffected by the floods
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With spring's arrival comes the emergence of bears from their winter slumber. Well, it's not really a slumber, contrary to popular belief! What exactly happens when bears hibernate?
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Did you know that the #1 reason people travel to Wyoming is to view wildlife? It’s time that the tourism industry across the state steps up to promote their most valuable asset, the abundant wildlife that calls Wyoming home. Read more to learn how EcoTours founder Taylor Phillips is working to change how the tourism industry contributes to wildlife conservation.
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Like a gunshot, the sound of two bighorn butting heads can be heard over a mile away. It's a tell-tale sign (and sound!) of winter in Jackson Hole. The bighorn rut, or mating season, is here and it is one of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystems most powerful spectacles of nature. Here's what you need to know about this not to be missed natural event.
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