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Wolves and gators and cranes, oh my! The best wildlife experiences in the USA
Track wild wolves at Yellowstone
Where: Yellowstone National Park
When: Anytime
If the US has anything close to an African safari, it’s found in Yellowstone National Park. Historic fauna like bison, mountain goats and cougars roam this valley, but no animal sighting quite matches up to that of the wolf.
Hunting almost removed wolves from the United States entirely, but a reintroduction program in the 1990s returned them to Yellowstone, making it the single best place in the country to see them roaming free.
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Although they are visible during the summer, the winter provides exceptional viewing prospects, as wolves and their prey tend to congregate in the Lamar Valley. Plus, the white snow creates a contrasting background that makes wolves easier to spot, especially given that they are typically far from the roads. If you don’t know where to look, the folks at Wolf Tracker are some of the most skilled guides in the area.
Get up close to alligators in Florida
Where: Everglades National Park, Florida
When: Anytime
With its uniquely subtropical weather and accompanying wildlife, Floridacould be a country unto itself. One of the many reasons visitors flock to this marshy peninsula is to explore the Everglades, particularly its living dinosaurs: the American alligators.
These intimidating predators freely roam the area, making them simple to spot with or without a guide. Some tours will take you out onto the water to search known hiding holes, but even perusing the boardwalks will likely reveal a good number of alligators. Although it’s impressive to watch them eat, it’s important not to feed them so they won’t become conditioned to seek out humans as a food source.
Go on safari with Alaska’s animals
Where: Katmai and Denali National Parks
When: Late summer/early autumn
Perhaps the greatest treasure trove of wildlife in the US isn’t even on the mainland, it’s out in the expansive wilderness of Alaska. This relatively untouched state is a major draw for animal lovers, who can witness brown bears, moose, running salmon, orcas, coastal wolves and so many more.
Numerous tours exist for safari purposes, or for spotting specific species, but anyone visiting in late summer and early autumn – between the bears’ hibernation periods – will undoubtedly be inundated with opportunities, whether it’s in Katmai National Park to the south or Denali National Park further north. It isn’t even entirely necessary to visit a national park to see the fauna here – yet another reason why Alaska offers some of the best wildlife viewing, not just in the US, but in the world.
Wolf and Bear Safaris in Wyoming
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You could easily spend a lifetime in the US and still feel like you’ve just scratched the surface.
It’s epic on every scale. After all, this is a place where you can watch the thunderous spectacle of Niagara Falls, trek through the soaring Black Hills of South Dakota and cruise along California’s glorious Pacific Coast; where you can ski at Lake Tahoe, go cattle ranching in the Midwest and imbibe live jazz in New Orleans.
The options, it seems, are endless.
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