Yellowstone Park and Wildlife Update

Ah, February, here in Gardiner, temperatures are around freezing, and there's another snowstorm on the way. In the park, all the bears are deep in hibernation. This is right around the time when the females give birth to their cubs, while hibernating. The cub, which is about the size of a chipmunk at birth, will nurse and snuggle all winter long. By the time the bears wake up in the spring, the cubs weigh around fifty pounds.

Though I'm not hibernating, February is my favorite month to start dreaming of summer. Luckily, this is the perfect time to start booking activities for our summer season. Whether you're interested the high-adventure rafting in June, or private tours of Yellowstone; The Flying Pig Adventure Company can help you plan a Yellowstone experience that will last a lifetime. Maybe you'll even see a couple of those new bear cubs.

Horseback Rides, Chuck-Wagon Cookouts, Raft Trips, Wildlife Watching, Private Tours of Yellowstone, Trip Planning, and MORE!

Don't wait till the last minute! We sell out most of our trips well in advance.

Enjoy More of the Park: Avoid the Traffic

Don't wait in park traffic in 2010, when you could be enjoying all that Yellowstone has to offer with a little inside knowledge. With construction on some main roads this summer, it is a good idea to plan your trip around these areas. You'll avoid waiting in traffic and excess driving getting around the roadblocks.

Traveling North from Old Faithful and West Yellowstone toward the Mammoth Hot Springs can be tricky. There is serious road construction between Madison and Norris Junction. The road is closed each night from 8pm till 8am the next day. During the day, the road is open, but expect up to 1 hour delay and long lines of traffic.

Solution: Travel the eastern route in the park or plan to stay near the North entrance in Gardiner, MT or at Mammoth Hot Springs. (Did you know the North Entrance is the original and only year round entrance to the park?)

This will alllow you fast access to the biggest area and attractions in the park. Don't miss the Northeast section of the park including the Lamar Valley, where 70% of the park's wildlife spend the summer!

 •  Road Construction Delays and Closures

 •  Operating Hours and Seasons

New for 2010: Three Day Adventure

Want to experience Montana the way it's meant to be? The Three Day Trip is designed to get you away from the crowds of people, and into the wild of the park. It includes an overnight Horseback ride, followed by an overnight raft trip.

Beautiful Yellowstone River

Don't miss the chance to relax watch the stars, sit by a campfire, and experience the Yellowstone that locals love. You will never forget it.

This Adventure is the pride of the Flying Pig Adventure Company. Limited to 12 people per night, and departing 4 days a week, this trip truly will be the highlight of your western vacation.

New for 2010: Full Day Raft Trips

Raft 18 miles of the Yellowstone River stopping at our private boat launch, a peaceful, and beautiful spot. Here you'll have an amazing lunch, and a chance to stretch your legs.

Rafting the Yellowstone

The full day raft trip will be departing at 11:00 daily for 2010. This allows those traveling from West Yellowstone time to arrive without feeling rushed, you're on vacation, right? This trip is limited to strictly 30 people a day and sells out fast!

New for 2010: Private Tours of Yellowstone

Due to the success of our Wildlife Safari in the park, we have added a limited number of private tours, with exceptional guides.

Elk in Yellowstone National Park

Let our guide do the driving, tell you details about what you're seeing, and have the flexibility to customize your day. Guides are all experts on Yellowstone, with unlimited information on the geology, wildlife, and history of our first National Park!

Private tours are extremely limited - only one per day, so plan early for a very special yellowstone experience.

Happy New Year from the Flying Pig

Happy New Year from all of us at the Flying Pig Adventure Company! We hope your year is full of wonder and Joy.

Snowshoeing

We look forward to helping you plan the perfect trip to Yellowstone in 2010.

Liza and Geoff, Owners
The Flying Pig Adventure Company
866-807-0744