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Lamar Valley

Yellowstone National Park, WY
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California
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32 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013 NEW

The Lamar Valley was certainly the best area of the park to see wildlife. Although we saw most bison in the Madison area, in the Lamar Valley we saw grizzly (walking across the road), badger, pronghorn, bighorn sheep, elk, a fox and her kits, coyote, and wolf. Just beyond Lamar, headed for Mammoth, we spotted a black bear and her... More

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North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

We spent 5 days in Yellowstone and Lamar Valley is the best place to see wildlife. In one day we saw herds of Bison with little orange Bison calves running along with their mothers! We saw a coyote, 2 bighorn sheep, pronghorn antelopes, one moose, elk, and marmots. Then we experienced a "bear jam" with cars stopped to see a... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

Wildlife, scenery, and great hiking make the Lamar Valley one of the most truly remarkable places on this Earth, and for most people it is out of the way...need I say more??

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Dothan, al
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

We arrived early in Lamar Valley, say 7 am on a September morning. It was 28 degrees but we where treated to seeing three moose in the Soda Creek. A bull, a female and a yearling calf first. During the rest of the day we watched lots of buffalo, big horn sheep, pronghorn, jack rabbit and waited to see wolves... More

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Dallas, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013

Yes, we were married there. After my husband and I met while working in the park for the summer of 2000 at the Old Faithful Inn we went back in 2006 and got married. We go back to the park as often as we can to visit because we love the place so much. Lamar is the Serengeti of Yellowstone.... More

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Pine Mountain, Georgia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013

With vast vistas across the Valley the elusive wolf is there for the patient. Viewing glass are recommended as the wolf usually goes to ground looking for prey or a more static food source. I have watched from across the river around the new bridge construction as a pair sought out food. The magnificent animal should be protected as every... More

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pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2013

Get up really early 4am and go with the wolf watchers. You can rent a scope just outside the park on the north eastern side in Montana. We went there for breakfast at a great little place the log cabin cafe. We loved it. Very laid back and yet trendy. Sort of Bohemien. The general store accross the street rents... More

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Panama City Beach, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2013

Bison, wolves, and bears oh my! We missed the Lamar Valley on our prior two trips to Yellowstone. It was one of the main reasons for coming back, all the way from Florida. It was well worth the drive!

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Farmington, New Mexico
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2013

Saw a pack of 7 wolves. The "wolf watchers" were there with spotting scopes and let our group look at the wolves thru the scopes. It was amazing to see the pack in the wild.

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USA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 6, 2013

For those who want to see animals trying to survive during bitter Winter months, you have to visit The Lamar Valley at Yellowstone. We drove the valley road twice during January. The road cleaning crews kept the road in great condition. We saw bison, elk, wolves, coyote and (we thick) a glimpse of a Red Fox. Highly recommended.

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