Jackson Hole Wildlife Journal & Blog

The first month of 2017 was a snowy one in Jackson Hole with many locals calling this winter one of the snowiest in several decades. Deep snows have concentrated wildlife into the valley, with many of them venturing right into town! Ecotour guides have been finding wildlife all over Grand Teton National Park and the National Elk Refuge including these highlights from the past two weeks.

It’s the heart of winter in Yellowstone National Park, one of the world’s most spectacular winter wonderlands. The crowds of summer have been replaced by chilling wind and deepening snows, the only warmth coming from the steam of the Park’s thermal features. But for those willing to venture into this winter wonderland, the trip of a lifetime awaits.

Welcome to Jackson Hole Ecotour Adventures Wildlife Log for the week of January 2nd-8th 2017. In each log we provide updates on the past week’s sightings from trips in Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks! The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is a dynamic environment, with wildlife constantly on the move and changing behaviors throughout the changing seasons, read on to learn more about the first week of 2017!

Fall is a period of peak wildlife activity in Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. Read on to learn more about a multi day experience with Jackson Hole Ecotour Adventures.

Today, the peaks of the Tetons to the west and Gros Ventre mountains to the east lie blanketed in thick snow. Wildlife are still congregating in the valleys, where, unlike the mountains, the already thin snow cover has begun to melt out. As days lengthen our thoughts here at EcoTour Adventures are beginning to think of spring and the flush of life which follows the melting of snow.