DAY 1: Yellowstone National Park Wolf Expedition

Posted by amy on October 27, 2007 in Yellowstone National Park Wolf Expedition.

DAY 1: Yellowstone National Park 10/27/07 - High 40° F | Low 23° F

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My "partner of the wild" Sandrine and I arrived at 3:00 am into the Yellowstone National Park South Gate. While driving through Yellowstone to set up camp, we spotted three coyotes, several large bison, elk, deer, and prong horn sheep! We had to set up our tent next to a stream since we couldn't find any other camping spots at that hour. I didn't let the freezing cold 15 degree weather and lack of sleep dampen my spirits into this new journey. Not wasting any time, we headed out at 6:00 am in search of wild wolves with our Guide Rick.

Rick had an antenna to the radio collars attached to the wild wolves within Yellowstone. This allowed me an amazing opportunity to see a pack of 17 wolves and 2 grizzly bears through a spotting scope after a fresh kill. Um... one word: priceless. I was actually able to witness the wolves behavior as a grizzly chased the entire pack off of the carcass. This life-altering experience to observe their behavior in the wild has been unbelievable and it's only day 1!! Now I need to grab some firewood to keep warm.

Stay tuned for more updates friends...

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