Meet our amazing 2026 sponsors!
It takes a village to bring the summit to you, and we're so grateful to the businesses and individuals who help make it happen. Please visit the great folks who have helped bring the summit to you.
*Products and services included in the Giveaway are listed below the sponsors.*
Grand Prismatic Official Partners
At Yellowstone National Park Lodges, you’re invited to discover or rediscover the magic of the world’s first national park, Yellowstone. As proud stewards of the park and this truly extraordinary American wonder, we’ll help you find your ultimate Yellowstone experience—all while working to protect and preserve the park for future generations.
Yellowstone continues to provide inspiration for the people of the world and is a reflection of American values and ideals. From lodging, camping and dining to finding your way, things to do or applying for a job, find the information you need for planning a uniquely memorable visit to the extraordinary destination of Yellowstone National Park.
Since wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone Park in the 1990's, Yellowstone Wolf Tracker has been on the ground tracking and observing these fascinating, but elusive, wild animals.
Developed by a local husband and wife team of biologists, Nathan Varley and Linda Thurston, our guiding services specialize in providing a rich natural history experience with your best chances of seeing wolves and other hard-to-find wildlife in Yellowstone. Pioneers in the business, YWT has a 5-star rating from Trip Advisor.
Join us for a fun and memorable adventure during your Yellowstone visit with our expert local naturalist guides.
*Can't wait to see wolves? There is still time to join Nathan Varley for a Winter Wolf Watch February 8-13 and February 22-27!
Exploration is in our Nature
Wildlife Expeditions of Teton Science Schools is the original tour provider in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. Since 1999, our expert guides have shared the magic of this amazing ecosystem with curious guests seeking more out of their experience in the wild. Observe wildlife in their natural habitats and learn about local ecology, cultural history, biology and botany from professional educators. We provide year-round Wildlife experiences, including half-day, full-day and multi day tours, and don't miss our once in a lifetime chance to experience the solitude and serenity of Yellowstone National Park in Winter during one of our Yellowstone Snowcoach Tours.
Explore with purpose- wildlife tours that give back!
When you choose a Wildlife Expeditions tour, you choose to support the mission of Teton Science Schools: 100% of proceeds go towards connecting people, place, and nature through education.
Established over 65 years ago, Yellowstone Park Service Stations, Inc. (YPSS) is the only authorized service station concessioner operating in Yellowstone today. YPSS operates seven convenience store/fuel facilities, four automotive repair shops and a central office/warehouse in Yellowstone National Park. Several of our service stations are in historic log structures built over 90 years ago. All of our locations have incorporated the latest fuel pumps and technology allowing for 24/7 credit card fueling.
Old Faithful Sponsors
Yellowstone Wild is a local guiding service offering custom wildlife tours in Yellowstone National Park. We specialize in crafting personalized educational experiences with Yellowstone’s iconic wildlife, natural history and geology. Our highly-experienced naturalist guides and top-of-the-line equipment produce the highest quality wildlife sightings and wilderness excursions. Deep personal knowledge of Yellowstone’s wolves, bears, bison and other treasures fuel our teachings, which appeal to all ages. Our tours consistently prove to be meaningful and memorable to our guests, and we remain among the highest-ranked outdoor activities at the north entrance to Yellowstone National Park in Gardiner, Montana.
Be sure to check out Yellowstone Wild Tours in the Giveaway section below.
Wildlife Letters by Trent Sizemore Photography is a monthly educational wildlife letter for kids. Learn about wildlife through a real handmade letter in the mail each month, from a Yellowstone photographer!
Each delivery includes a colorful two-sided letter, field notes, a map, and a postcard. All are hand-created with a combination of real photographs and digital art.
Each month features a new animal through an education-focused letter written from a working photographer in Yellowstone. Also included are hand-drawn field notes, a map, and a photo postcard. These can be enjoyed by anyone, but perfect for kids aged 6+.
Be sure to check out Wildlife Letters in the Giveaway section below.
Welcome to Gardiner, Montana, the original entrance to Yellowstone National Park! Our small town charm awaits you—shops, hotels, restaurants—without the hustle and bustle of the park’s busier entrances. As “Nature’s Favorite Entrance to Yellowstone National Park.” ™, we’re proud to say the only crowds you'll find are those of local wildlife roaming freely throughout our streets.
Gardiner is not only surrounded by some of the most scenic landscape in the country; it also boasts a colorful history sprinkled with trappers, miners, mountain men and hunters, including well-known western characters like Jim Bridger and Calamity Jane. It is also home to the historic Roosevelt Arch, which was dedicated by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1903. Rich with activities for any outdoor recreation enthusiast, the town also enjoys Montana's first access to the wild and beautiful Yellowstone
River—the longest free-flowing river in the lower 48 states. If you are planning a trip to Yellowstone,
no matter the season, Gardiner is the perfect place to settle in, as our year-round access to
Yellowstone sets us apart from the park’s other entrances.
If you don’t know where to start planning, VisitGaridnerMT.com is a great place to begin exploring all our town has to offer. From local business listings, trip inspiration, itineraries, blogs, and more we are
happy to help with questions you may have about making Gardiner your home away from home on
your visit to Yellowstone.
Jackson Hole Eco Tour Adventures offers a variety of summer wildlife adventures, winter wildlife adventures, and multi-day wildlife adventures in the Jackson Hole, Grand Teton and Yellowstone ecosystems.
Make the most of your time in Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone, and the greater Jackson Hole area with one of our friendly and professional guides. Explore the wildlife hotspots that our guides know intimately, and observe and photograph the wildlife that we cherish here in Jackson Hole.
Be sure to check out Jackson Hole Eco Tour Adventures in the Giveaway section below.
Experience (and learn about!) the wonders of Yellowstone like never before with Yellowstone Wildlife Profiles. With over 80 years of combined experience, our elite team of naturalist guides brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to share Yellowstone with you. We offer customized private tours, multi-day educational programs, curriculum-based courses for schools and universities, and the Yellowstone Guide Academy to train guides throughout the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Start planning your Yellowstone adventure today!
West Thumb Sponsors
Since 1995, CoolWorks has been the go-to source for Jobs In Great Places®. We’ve got everything you need to help you find your next great adventure.
The Jackson Hole Birding Festival is a three-day community celebration of the bird life in and around beautiful Jackson, Wyoming. May 27-30, 2026
Love seeing bears in Yellowstone? Take your passion north and join Kate and Adam Rice of KAR Safaris and KAR Photography for an unforgettable Arctic adventure to photograph wild polar bears in Churchill, Manitoba — the Polar Bear Capital of the World.
Wonderland Cafe & Lodge is located in the heart of downtown Gardiner at the North Entrance to Yellowstone National Park
Beehive "Friend" Sponsors
John & Bernice Gillespie
Lou & Barb Lanwermeyer
Suzette Blanchard
Tracy Arthur
Deborah Phillips
Erin & Scott Leedom
Bill Scranton
Joe Dell Brasel
Ted Malek
Tom & Connie Dotzenrod
Stephanie Holeve
Esperanza Rebollar
Susan and David Jennys
Katherine Reid
Cliff Self
Rick and Jane Hays
Lisa Trankley
Sheree Gillaspie
The Giveaway
VIP Pass Holders are eligible to enter an exclusive Giveaway for the following products and services:
Ultimate Yellowstone Adventure
Two-day tour for 4 people
Value: $2250
This 2-day geysers and wildlife tour explores the major highlights of Yellowstone with an experienced and knowledgeable guide. The first day will take you on a journey exploring the geysers and other thermal features of the Old Faithful area and beyond, stepping back in time to experience the history of the first National Park. The following day, your same guide will bring along binoculars and spotting scopes, as you will head out on an early morning exploration of the Northern Range and Lamar Valley, looking for bears, wolves, bison and the countless other animals that call Yellowstone home. Throughout these two days, your guide will be sharing the fascinating and complex ways in which the geologic events of the past (volcanism, glacial periods, plate tectonics, and hydrology) have shaped the landscape and laid the foundation for the wildlife we see in Yellowstone today.
Available through September 15, 2026
Multi-Day Yellowstone Field Excursion
1 Free Spot
Value: $695 - $895
Join a small group of other like-minded Yellowstone enthusiasts to immerse yourself in Yellowstone and learn with the experts on a multi-day field course. Group sizes are small so we can tailor each program to participants' interests.
Good for 1 person for the following programs: 3-Day Wolves, Bears, & Cougars of Yellowstone; 3-Day Wolves of Lamar Valley; Yellowstone Yoga & Mindfulness Naturalists' Retreat; Trail of the Wolf; Professional Yellowstone Guide Core Course. Based on availability.
Subject to availability. Expires 3/31/27.
Free Guided Day Hike
With the purchase of a Wolf & Wildlife Watching Tour
Value: $700
Guided Day Hike & Wildlife Watching Combo: This is offer entitles the winner to a FREE Guided Day Hike if they purchase a Wolf & Wildlife Watching Tour with In Our Nature Guiding Services. These would occur on separate days and do not need to happen consecutively. Valid for 1 to 6 guests on the same dates. All trips are private, so it will only be the you (the winner) and their invitees (if any).
Subject to guide availability, so we strongly recommend booking in advance. Valid through 9/30/2026.
Online Course
100% discount
Value: $499
Ready to gain access to some of the greatest secrets in the natural world?
Then it's time to start eavesdropping on wild conversations! Animals are communicating around you, all the time. You can tune in to what they're saying! In this online course you'll learn how to decode the secrets of animal language, join the conversation, and transform your relationship with wild animals and nature.
Includes *immediate access to 9 hours of class content in 6 modules plus 5 bonus lessons *exclusive access to a private Facebook group where students share their observations and experiences, and the instructor answers questions * lifetime access to the course and free updates forever * 8 live Q&A sessions with George Bumann
Gift Certificate
Guided Tour
Value: $430
Use this gift card to book your Grand Teton and Yellowstone trip with Jackson Hole EcoTour Adventures. "At EcoTour Adventures we're committed to being the best in the business. Our experienced Naturalist Guides, Custom Safari Style Vehicles, Professional Swarovski Optics, and other Tour Amenities are why Ecotour Adventures consistently wins awards for our quality experience."
50% off Full Day Yellowstone Photography Tour
Touring Wonderland Photography Tours
Value: $400
Join Touring Wonderland Photography Tours for a full day exploring Yellowstone's wonders, and learn how to become the Artist Behind the Lens to help capture the magic! Tours offered spring, fall or winter.
Yellowstone Trip Planning
45-minute planning session
Value: $175
Need Help Planning your Yellowstone trip? We can help! Schedule a one-on-one Yellowstone trip planning consultation with an expert local guide. We'll help you design the ultimate Yellowstone vacation tailored to your interests, group, and schedule.
Brunton Green Bundle
Outdoor Gear Bundle
Value: $100
This green-themed bundle includes a Scout ECOmpass and Tag-Along Chill ECOmpass, both made in Riverton, WY, from recycled materials. The bundle also includes a green Echo monocular, great for observing wildlife and scenery, and an embroidered beanie so you can sport one of Wyoming's oldest outdoor brands while out exploring!
**Brunton is also offering a 30% discount to any VIP Pass holder. Simply use YELLOWSTONE2026 at checkout for 30% off the full order.
8x10 Matted Photographic Prints
Dave Acheson
Value: $80
Two 8x10 Yellowstone prints: One red fox in the Lamar Valley, and one black-and-white close-up portrait of a bison. They will come in mats that fit a standard 11" x 14" frame.
Yellowstone-Themed Walking Stick
EmBlaze Tour Trail
Value: $74
EmBlaze Your Trail's Yellowstone National Park Themed Walking Stick and Hiking Stick captures the essence of the park including both physical features as well as diverse wildlife through intricate laser engravings. Each stick boasts a durable paracord-wrapped handle and strap, with a choice of over 24 vibrant colors to suit your style. Adorning the top of each stick is a decorative enameled nickel-plated coin, while a sturdy stainless steel ferrule protects the bottom, ensuring their longevity on outdoor adventures.
BEST OF ALL - WE OFFER FREE PERSONALIZATION of up to 12 words on this themed walking stick making each one a truly unique and sentimental gift.
Yellowstone Books and Games
David & Susan Jennys
Value: $25 - $65
Speakers Susan and David Jennys have generously donated the following to the VIP giveaway: Yellowstone's Birds, Geysers of Yellowstone 6th Ed., Yellowstone Trail and Backcountry Field Guide, Yellowstone National Park-Opoly game, Volcano Dreams, and Atlas of Yellowstone.
Lunch for 4 People
Tumbleweed Cafe
Value: $60
The official sandwich shop of the 2026 Yellowstone Summit! Tumbleweed is literally our go-to place for lunch (and breakfast) during the busy lead up to the Yellowstone Summit, as well as the rest of the year. It’s a fun and relaxing place to meet with friends and eat or just have a cup of coffee, and enjoy the sandwiches named after local dog personalities. There’s even a sandwich —the Hobbes—named after our lab!
What Do You See? Mott and the Beginnings of Yellowstone National Park
Children's Book
Value: $60
Come join Mott, a yellow-bellied marmot, on an adventure through Yellowstone National Park's 150-year-old history. Mott will help you see the sights and learn about the people who have made history in Yellowstone. Those people include the Indigenous Peoples who lived in and traveled through the area now preserved as Yellowstone National Park. Mott also tells the story of the 1871 U.S. Geological Survey, led by geologist Ferdinand Hayden, with artist Thomas Moran and photographer William Henry Jackson. This book uses Moran's paintings and Jackson's photographs to share the beauty and history of the area. This picture book is meant for ages 4 to 7, but all ages will enjoy learning about the world's first national park and seeing the historic images.
6-Month Wildlife Letter Subscription
Wildlife Letters - Trent Sizemore Photography
Value: $47.99
Free six-month subscription to my monthly educational wildlife letters for kids. Six letters will be delivered monthly starting in March. Each delivery includes a colorful two-sided letter, field notes, a map, and a postcard. All are hand-created with a combination of real photographs and digital art.
Yellowstone Birds: Diversity and Abundance in the World's First National Park
George Bumann & Jenny Golding
Value: $35
This book brings together more than 30 leading experts to provide the first comprehensive survey of the natural history, science, and conservation of birds in Yellowstone. Covering most bird species breeding within the park as well as the many migrants that pass through, Yellowstone’s Birds is a scientific tour de force and an essential resource for visitors to Yellowstone and bird lovers everywhere.
Eavesdropping on Animals:
What We Can Learn From Wild Conversations
George Bumann
Value: $28
Humans once relied on the calls of wild animals to understand the natural world and their place within it. Now, this remarkable guide reveals what our ancestors knew long ago-that tuning in to the owl in the tree, the deer in the gully, can tell us important information and help us feel connected to our wild community.
Thinking Like a Wolf: Lessons from the Yellowstone Wolf Packs
Rick McIntyre
Value: $27.95
In his latest book, award-winning author and renowned wolf researcher Rick McIntyre explores the intricate world of wolf behavior in Yellowstone National Park and highlights the individual character traits that allow wolf packs to thrive. Unveiling power struggles, pack politics, the roles of family protection, inter-pack conflicts, and more, Rick skillfully follows the intricacy of packs and the unique attributes of each wolf. In these true stories, he celebrates the many lessons we can learn from wolf packs and the dynamic personalities that enable them to expand across new territories amidst adversity.
Yellowstone Summers: Touring with the Wylie Camping Company in America's First National Park
Jane Galloway Demaray
Value: $25
From 1896 to 1905 the Wylie Camping Company fed, sheltered, and guided thousands of Victorian vacationers through relaxed week-long tours of geysers, hot pools, waterfalls, and trails. Despite the park's wilderness setting, Wylie lured travelers with promises of comfort, ease, and delicious meals. But operating the Wylie Camping Company was a formidable task. There were bears, runaway horses, and drunken stage coach drivers. Anecdotes include observations of wildlife, the arrest of a bison poacher, and an altercation with the park's game warden, Buffalo Jones.
Wolf Books
Carter Niemeyer
Value: $10 - $25
Carter Niemeyer has followed wolves - and captured many - since he helped reintroduce them in the Northern Rockies in the mid-1990s. In his award-winning writing, he blends science and yarn to take us across the rugged West as he tracks wolves, shares in their lives and seeks middle ground for these iconic animals, both on the land and in our hearts.
3D Printed Wolverine Track
Dr. Jim Halfpenny
Value: $24
This is a polylactic 3D printing of an original plaster cast of a wolverine track. The original cast was made by Dr. Jim Halfpenny and is stored in the Track Education Center in Gardiner, MT. Jim produces 3D casts of most all North American carnivore tracks.
The Grand Lady of Yellowstone and other Yellowstone Wolf Stories
Brad Bulin
Value: $15
A memoir of wolf stories and natural history observations, this book takes the reader on a personal journey into the world of wild wolves through the eyes of long-time Yellowstone guide and wildlife filmmaker Brad Bulin. Through riveting—and sometimes humorous—storytelling, Brad illuminates the multi-faceted lives of wolves while exploring his own personal connection to the wolves of Yellowstone.
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