Yellowstone & Grand Tetons
in Autumn


Yellowstone & Grand Tetons
Photography Tour Details
Dates Sep 20–26, 2009
Leader Len Rue, Jr.
Fee $2,895 from Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Deposit $300
Limit 8
Terms and Conditions

As autumn descends on the northwest corner of Wyoming, a pensive mood lingers in the air. The large mammals sport thick, new winter coats acquired from a summer of feasting, and the leaves of aspen and cottonwood trees blaze in back-lit glory. During September, wildlife reclaims many of the areas overwhelmed by the summer's tourists. The southward bird migration is in full swing and the elk are rutting—their bugling resounding from the hillsides.

Yellowstone &Grand Tetons Photography Tour
Fall is a wonderful time to photograph in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. The air is cool but the sun still yields its warmth. The rich greens of summer give way to vibrant rusts, yellows and browns of autumn. Traffic-jammed roads and crowded trails empty, replaced by autumnal tranquility.

In Grand Teton National Park, the majestic Snake River offers a world-famous landscape to photograph as it winds beneath the snow-dusted peaks of the Tetons. Glaciers above high, aspen-choked canyons provide an unparalleled backdrop for our images. Photogenic trumpeter swans ply the misty waters of the river as moose in full antler browse nearby.

Yellowstone &Grand Tetons Photography Tour
In Yellowstone National Park we will photograph both the region's unusual geothermal landscapes and special wildlife. Fumaroles, geysers, boiling paint pots, travertine terraces and colossal waterfalls provide a wealth of unique subjects. The haunting bugling of rutting elk and the rattle of antlers locked in combat can be heard from all sides. And pronghorn, preoccupied with harem defense, allow careful photography from the sidelines.

Len Rue, Jr. brings an outstanding wealth of firsthand knowledge to this exceptional photo shoot. Join him for an opportunity to discover two of America’s parks unrivaled for dramatic landscapes and magnificent wildlife in one of their most photogenic seasons.



Day 1 (Sep 20)
Participants arrive in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, for an afternoon transfer by group van to our accommodations in Grand Teton National Park. (D)

Yellowstone &Grand Tetons Photography Tour
Day 2
At sunrise we photograph the magnificent landscapes and wildlife along the Snake River and area lakes. Moose, eagles, waterfowl and magnificent scenery offer many photo opportunities. We photograph sunset over the rugged Tetons. (BLD)

Day 3
After a morning shoot, we drive to Yellowstone National Park, stopping for photography along the way. (BLD)

Days 4–5
We shoot at classic park locations, including the geyser basins, the unearthly landscapes of colorful mist-shrouded hot pools and steaming fumaroles of the Old Faithful area, the Norris Geyser Basin, the mineral terraces at Mammoth Hot Springs and the majestic waterfalls in the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. (BLD)

Yellowstone &Grand Tetons Photography Tour
Day 6
After morning photography in Yellowstone, we return to Grand Teton National Park today, stopping to photograph en route. (BLD)

Day 7 (Sep 26)
We drive to Jackson Hole in time for afternoon flights home. (B)





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