Yellowstone Forever Institute

Yellowstone Forever, in partnership with the National Park Service, provides educational programming that helps people enjoy, understand, and appreciate the wildlife, geology, and cultural history of the park. Since 1976 we have connected visitors to the park through in-depth educational experiences, helping to cultivate current and future stewards of Yellowstone National Park. Join us on a journey of discovery and engage with Yellowstone like you never have before! Browse our individual tour and program options below.

Field Seminars

Field Seminars

Our world-class field seminars examine specific aspects of the park ecosystem through a combination of fun field excursions and presentations. Our seminar leaders are experts in their fields and include professors, naturalists, scientists, and acclaimed photographers, writers, historians, and artists. Most programs are based at the Lamar Buffalo Ranch.

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Lodging & Learning

Lodging & Learning

These programs, offered in partnership with Yellowstone National Park Lodges, are based at park hotels and taught by Institute field educators who are intimately familiar with Yellowstone. Included are daily field trips, lodging, most meals, and in-park transportation. This is our vacation package that covers almost everything and provides fun and discovery, too.

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Private Tours

Private Tours

Book a truly customizable experience perfect for all ages and ability levels. Your Yellowstone Forever Institute educator will provide an adventure designed around your needs and interests. If you’re bringing children along on your tour, we’ll connect them to the stories behind the fascinating sights and sounds of Yellowstone.

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Yellowstone Day Adventures

Yellowstone Day Adventures

Join us as we explore the stunning northern range and the park’s iconic Lamar Valley, home to a diverse array of wildlife including bears, elk, bison, wolves, bighorn sheep, moose, and pronghorn. Our high-powered optics will allow you to feel up close and personal with these magnificent animals as we observe them in their natural habitats.

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Naturalist Day Hikes

Naturalist Day Hikes

Each Naturalist Day Hike takes advantage of the extensive hiking trails found throughout Yellowstone National Park by showcasing a different trail each day. Hikes are led by a Yellowstone Forever naturalist who will provide a guided experience that will emphasize seasonal highlights. Hikes will be taken at a rather leisurely pace to ensure we optimize wildlife sightings and take the time to smell the flowers!

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Group Programs

Group Programs

Our group programs offer engaging and educational experiences for people of all ages. From youth to adults, we have programs tailored to different interests and skill levels. Whether you’re a club looking for a fun and educational trip to Yellowstone or a school or university group interested in our curriculum offerings, our group programs are sure to provide an unforgettable experience.

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Speaker & Engagement Requests

Speaker & Engagement Requests

Thank you for considering us for a future event. At Yellowstone Forever, we welcome the opportunity to engage with groups to discuss and educate on a range of topics from the park’s geology to wildlife to the cultural history of the park.

Please email us at [email protected] with any questions.

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STEAM Teacher Workshops

STEAM TEACHER WORKSHOPS

The STEAM Teacher Workshop is taught collaboratively between Yellowstone Forever and National Park Service. These workshops are designed to help teachers discover innovative ways to incorporate STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) into their classrooms. With Yellowstone National Park as the classroom, participants will learn how to use both traditional and innovative methods to incorporate art into STEM lessons.

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Yellowstone Forever will continue to closely monitor and evaluate all available information for the health and safety of our participants and staff. Please check back often for updates on registration dates and program details, and sign up for our emails to receive the latest announcements from the Yellowstone Forever Institute.

If you are interested in donating to the Yellowstone Education Fund, you can do so here.

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