Kate was a great guide. We were seeing animals from the first minutes of the door and she took good care of the whole trip.

Our family had the opportunity to experience a private sunrise wildlife tour with Silver Gate Guides and we were beyond impressed. We had a larger group with young children... read more (3-7-9 years old) and several adults, but our guide Kate handled everything with ease. She not only had a vast knowledge of the wildlife, but also Yellowstone National Park history and beyond. She was able to answer any questions and we learned so many facts. We had a spectacular morning as we were able to spot a bald eagle, pronghorn, mountain goats, elk, a sandhill crane pair, grizzly and wolves! We were fortunate to have her help spotting, as we never would have seen most of these without her guiding experience and equipment. A few things that exceeded my expectations, besides Kates’ guiding experience, included an add-on to the scope which allowed a larger screen for the kids (and adults!) to see the animals more clearly AND take pictures/video. These were shared with us after our trip, so we could save them for our memories. She also came well prepared with a variety of breakfast snacks and hot coffee! If you are hoping for a more memorable park experience, Silver Gate Guides goes above and beyond. For us, this experience lifted the pressure off the more seasoned Yellowstone travelers in our group and allowed us to enjoy the park in a way we would not have been able to without Kate.

I'm from Wyoming and am familiar with & love Lamar valley, but when family visited off & on this summer we decided to try a guided wildlife tour with Silver... read more Gate Guides. We have now taken 3 different tours w/ each of the guides: Hunter, Kate & Reed and every tour was unique and outstanding. It's tough as guides can't control the creatures that show up (what fun would that be, anyway?)... or the weather, but watching the mist roll through the valley, a mama grizzly & her two cubs meandering up a hill, a black wolf trotting casually into the sagebrush, a coyote and badger hunting together... just simply listening to the bison grunt and their calves hop & skip around, is priceless. Spending time with these guides made our 2023 Yellowstone experiences extra special.

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Kate was an excellent guide and we greatly appreciated her depth of knowledge and expertise. She was gracious and engaging with our children and we all enjoyed our tour. Thank... read more you!

As my husband and I move into fall, we look back on this past summer, and there was one stand out experience that we have to share here. Hunter, our... read more guide, was so fabulous, and though he was upfront about no guarantees with seeing wildlife on our day with him, we not only met my husband’s goal of seeing wolves in the wild and Yellowstone, but we also saw a grizzly bear, her two cubs, and a moose. We saw all of them have an interaction that was a big surprise and it wowed us. I’m sharing photos, but it’s inadequate to describe the scene we witnessed… It’s like they were paid actors! In addition to the wildlife, our time spent with Hunter was wonderful. He shared so many stories about growing up as a local, to his varied experiences, as an adult, which let him back to Silver Gate. Thank you, Hunter, for a fabulous time!

Had a great sunrise tour with Kate, checked every box for animals we wanted to see. Gave us a few starting points for some successful self-guided efforts the next few... read more days as well.

June 2023: We were delighted to see our first wolf in the wild thanks to the Silver Gates guides. We booked a full day wilderness guided tour with Hunter. We... read more watched the sun rise over the valley, young bison, mountain goat & bear, did some back country hiking & spotted several different types of bird (Northern Flicker, Raven, Hawks, Western Tanager++). The Silver Gate guides alert one another over radio for wildlife spottings. Another big plus on his tour, is the hot coffee or tea, big variety of snacks & fresh sandwich (vegan & vegetarian options available) from Cooke City bakery Hunter provided for us all. We highly recommend booking a tour when you are in the area. It was the highlight of our stay.

My husband and I went on a wonderful wildlife tour with Ms Kate! We had a unbelievable tour. Kate is very knowledgeable about both the park and the... read more animals in the park. We learned so much as well as saw a very large number of animals. Kate was knowledgeable about where to look for the animals. We saw Elk, Bear, Wolves, Golden Eagle, Osprey, Moose and the topper of all was a mountain goat with baby! All were super exciting and we could not be more pleased! I highly recommend this tour!

Kate was a great guide! It was overall great experience she was very knowledgeable about wildlife and we learned a lot on our tour!

Back in Belgium. With wonderful memories of the Yellowstone, and this thanks to Kate. We saw 9 grizzlies, black bear, coyote, wolves, mountain goats, all this with a... read more smile and so much information about the animals and the park. If you ever go to Lamar Valley you should ask for her, you will not be disappointed.

Great scenery and wildlife. We we're particularly interested in wolves and it didn't disappoint. Kate was a great guide

I took 2 of my grandchildren on a tour with Silver Gate Guides. Hunter, our guide,was very knowledgeable, engaging and thoughtful. We were able to see 6 wolves,... read more a grizzly and had so much fun just looking for them. The area we went to was beautiful. A true tour of a lifetime. I highly recommend this to anyone to create an unforgettable experience!

Kate was great!!!! Kate was our guide for our tour into the Lamar Valley in Yellowstone. She was knowledgable and friendly and made us feel comfortable... read more from the start. We saw lots of wildlife and toured some beautiful scenery. The vehicle used was very comfortable and all snacks and food was provided-and it was all good. The day was perfect and we have lots of wonderful memories.

We gave a lot of thought as to whether to spend time with a wildlife guide and which guide service to use in Lamar Valley. We sure made the... read more right decision with Silver Gate Guides and Kate! Her extensive knowledge of the animals and history of the area made our time even more special. A grizzly bear, mountain goat, coyote, beautiful herds of Pronghorns, and a wolf pack made this tour unbelievable! You will not regret using Silver Gate Guides!

Our guide Hunter Graham took us through the Northern part of Yellowstone on a morning we will never forget. I think he respects wildlife in a way all visitors should.... read more Observations were all done from a safe distance. He shared his knowledge with us in a casual and very friendly way. And just like us, could enjoy the things he saw. The highlights of the tour were bison and their calves crossing the wild Lamar river, the Junctions taking down a bison cow, and a playful wolf pup just outside the den.

This trip was amazing! We saw 16 wolves and watched them for hours! Hunter and Reed were the perfect guides!

Fantastic!! An eye opening experience that can not be beat with a guide from Silver Gate Guides. Seeing the beautiful surroundings of Silver Gate area was truly... read more an experience that I will never forget. With my guide Hunter Graham we hiked to waterfalls and drove to vistas you cannot see from the roads. My guide Hunter was so knowledgeable on the geography, the wild life including mountain sheep, goats, bears, deer, flora and the incredible birds of the area was beyond my expectations. The tour which also included information on the history of the land and people who inhabited this area was intriguing. I can not find the words to describe the beauty and knowledge that was shared with me on the tour East of Yellowstone. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who is fascinated with the beauty of nature. The vast expanses of the wilderness was awe inspiring. All of this in a very comfortable and all inclusive manner. It is a definite must do. It is a tour that you will want to share with your family and friends. I am so grateful for this experience. High five to Silver Gate Guides. Thank you!!

Four of us had a wonderful tour of East Yellowstone with Hunter. He was well prepared with information about the geology, geography and wildlife of the area. We... read more saw moose, mountain goats, lot of birds, including the Canada Jay and several new trees. His talk was both informative and personal. He even showed us the geodesic dome garden of the local school, a special treat for the educators among us. It was a great day.

We loved our tour with Kate and Silver Gate Guides and would absolutely recommend booking a tour through them. Kate was incredibly knowledgable and well-connected within the wolf spotting community.... read more We were able to see two wolves during our morning session, which was our goal! There was no way we could've found or seen the wolves on our own. We will be booking another tour with them when we're back in the Lamar Valley area!

Hunter was very knowledgeable and made us feel very comfortable. His experience is immediately evident and he is eager to share the joy the comes from exploring this beautiful area.

Kate was our guide for a dawn tour of the Lamar Valley. It was amazing! Our family of five (kids 14, 12, 10) could not be happier with... read more the experience we had with Kate. She was so knowledgeable about the wildlife and went the extra mile to try to spot all the animals we could. Kate was great with the kids and they loved everything they learned from her (and the delicious hot chocolate:). We tried to spot Kate's suv the rest of the week to pull over and see what she was spotting! Could not recommend her more highly--we saw much much more and learned more than we ever would have without her. Thank you Kate and Silver Gate Guides!!!

Hunter did a super job guiding us on his tour. He was very knowledgeable and explained things so we would understand it. The ride was comfortable and he had all... read more kinds of equipment for viewing. The tour was a great way to see areas around Silver Gate that are more remote. I highly recommend - great value and he had yummy snacks and good coffee!!

This was an amazing experience, our guide, Katelynn, was so knowledgeable and led us through the early morning hours to different vantage points that captured the wolves moving in groups... read more until they were all reunited. It was thrilling. She also gave us very interesting facts and information about Yellowstone's other animals.