Lamar Valley

WOW! This is a must do adventure for anyone visiting Yellowstone! Josh was our guide. His amicable and humorous personality made the hike so enjoyable. Josh took us off the typical hiked trail and along bison trails which made the experience feel so special. He was informative; sharing great stories due to his vast knowledge of wildlife and of the history of the area. The Lamar Valley was stunning with the fall colors all around us.

Emily was pleasant. We saw bison & pronghorn but no bears. Good food. We were given a local number by the operator on booking but there is no response from that number. It is hard to contact them for any questions before the hike.

Alex was a fantastic guide. We rate this our best excursion in Yellowstone. Buffalo, wolves, badgers, eagles….it was spectacular.

Excellent trip. Luckily we had calm waters and easy and fun kayaking . Leaders we very friendly and knowledgeable about Yellowstone lake and the park in general. Cool to see geysers from kayak that wouldn’t otherwise see. Highly recommended.

We loved this hike. Emily Jo did a great job, giving us so much history and information on the area. We loved seeing all the wild life too!

Josh was great. Very knowledgable. We saw so much thanks to him. Saw places we otherwise would not have. Lunch by the river. Can't wait to be back there one day.

My son (22) and I (55M) booked this hike after reading reviews of several companies and it did not disappoint. In fact, it exceeded all expectations! Communication before the day of the hike were great and the directions to the trailhead were spot on. Our guides, Josh and Alex were at the meeting site early and enthusiastically greeted us and the other hikers. They passed around the day’s snacks and lunches along with trekking poles, binoculars and bear spray for everyone. After a brief safety review, we started off on our hike. The valley isn’t like hiking in the mountains, but it’s also not perfectly flat. You’ll need to be in moderate shape even though you’ll stop multiple times for breaks to rest, learn about the flora and fauna and have a snack if you want. We walked about 3 miles before eating the provided lunch which was a turkey and Swiss sandwich, chips and any of the snacks that you might have left. It will take about another 3 hours to make it back to the trailhead to complete the hike. Josh talked to us about the plants animals in the park along with history of the area including how the valley was formed. We saw hundreds of bison, many pronghorn, some grizzlies (from a great distance), bighorns and countless cute little ground squirrels. It was a great day that we’ll never forget. A few pointers: bring your own binoculars if you have good ones , don’t forget a rain jacket, you’ll need plenty of water and sunscreen and make sure your hiking boots are well broken in. I highly recommend this trip!!!