Lamar Valley, Wyoming, United States
5.0 (3.058 reviews) Spent Ranking #6 in Yellowstone National Park Scenic Drives
The Bison are in Charge
I was captivated from the moment we came upon the herds and herds of buffalo. We were amused when the FedEx driver had to wait for a group of bison to cross the road and the bulls knew just the right sounds to get the calves moving. It was fascinating to watch the interaction among the herd. This part of the park is completely different from others and the vast immensity of the grasslands is stunning. We also saw pronghorn sheep as we drove to the east entrance for lunch. There were many trails along the way that we enjoyed exploring including Slough Creek which is known for fly fishing and Hellroaring Creek Trail that takes you to a suspension bridge over the Yellowstone River. (We walked about a mile past the suspension bridge and did not see or find anything of great significance.) This is a hike that takes you down to the bridge and the hike back to the parking lot is uphill so be sure to bring enough water.
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5Melaney68 5:00 PM Jul 5, 2021
The Bison are in Charge
I was captivated from the moment we came upon the herds and herds of buffalo. We were amused when the FedEx driver had to wait for a group of bison to cross the road and the bulls knew just the right sounds to get the calves moving. It was fascinating to watch the interaction among the herd. This part of the park is completely different from others and the vast immensity of the grasslands is stunning. We also saw pronghorn sheep as we drove to the east entrance for lunch. There were many trails along the way that we enjoyed exploring including Slough Creek which is known for fly fishing and Hellroaring Creek Trail that takes you to a suspension bridge over the Yellowstone River. (We walked about a mile past the suspension bridge and did not see or find anything of great significance.) This is a hike that takes you down to the bridge and the hike back to the parking lot is uphill so be sure to bring enough water.
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5126Robert 5:00 PM Aug 23, 2021
Incredible wildlife
He got up extra early travel two hours from old faithful in to Lamar valley to see wildlife. We arrived at dawn and immediately were greeted by a heard of bison at the roadside. It was inspiring to watch the bull bison watch over the females and calves. A little later we came across a grizzly bear and a den of wolves with pups. On the way back through the valley, we came across a black bear eating from a huckleberry bush. Always be on the lookout as we saw elk, 2 more bears, bald eagle and osprey outside of Lamar.
