If you’re planning a family trip to Yellowstone National Park, get ready for an unforgettable experience!
As you enter the park, you might be greeted by one of the most iconic mammals of the United States, the bison, also (somewhat incorrectly) called buffalo.
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Elk are a common sight in Yellowstone and are often spotted in the Tower and Mammoth areas and at Old Faithful. Spring and early summer are ideal for seeing elk, as this is when they give birth to their calves, baby elk.
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Black bears are usually seen in the northern portion of the park between Elk Creek and Tower Falls and between Mammoth Hot Springs and Indian Creek.
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Bighorn sheep are expert climbers and are often found in higher elevations in the northern parts of the park, near Gardiner (the North Entrance) as well as Mount Washburn.
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Bald eagles are a common sight in Yellowstone, and they’re often spotted near rivers and lakes. Look for dead trees! They love those.
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Mule deer are a common sight in the park, and you can spot them throughout the year. They are often seen along the Madison River, in the Mammoth Hot Springs area, and near Blacktail between Mammoth and Tower, so keep your eyes peeled during your visit.
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