Yellowstone Spring Hiking April 2 – May 22
Yellowstone Spring Hiking April 2 – May 22
These are clips from my hiking videos from April 2 to May 22. They should give you an idea of what it is like in the Yellowstone ecosystem in these months before the tourist season begins. All animals and scenery are from the backcountry except the very first grizzly bear on this video. I included it because I like it and it also gives people an idea of what they can see by simply driving down the road. In fact, you have a better chance of seeing wildlife from the highway than you do hiking in the backcountry.
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I see you have a faithful helper filming YOU. Nice scenery!
9:00 that’s two females welcoming a alone male!
Have you gone to the Lamar Valley or slough Creek?
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Hi Stan – as always – thanks for your awesome videos. This compilation is really cool! I will be in the Greater Yellowstone area in the first two weeks of April. What areas / hikes would you recommend this early to see Grizzlies?
Are you kidding me. Now that was amazing. The scenery the animals. You got it all. Thank you so much. I mean I was there. Watching it all. It was amazing.
How many bears did you see that day?
I love this video! Simple and beautiful.
It’s just so beautiful. I would be really wary of Grizzly bears. An angry bear would tear you apart. Bear spray is a must just to have a fighting chance.
Thanks for the incredible amount of time you spend putting these videos together
Nice compilation of the animals.
Also how many times have you had close encounters with the bears
Are you allow to have a pistol or rifle in the park? Just in case bear attacks you?
Might be my favorite of yours. Great hike!
Heck yeah, a Stan Mills Greatest Hits video! Your hikes are awesome, Stan. Keep them coming!
Stan, I’m so glad to have found your channel. I lived in Wyoming in the early 80’s and hiked Yellowstone every chance I could, which was often. Your videos bring back many fond memories. When I lived there I never saw a grizzly, but two months ago my wife and I were back for the first time in 36 years and saw 6 Grizzly, 5 Black Bears and a myriad of other wildlife. Very, very special. Thanks so much!
As much as I appreciate nature and spending time out in the desert, forest, or mountains…. I know I’m on the bottom of the food chain 9/10 times and never expect….
“Hey you, animal over there… I’m over here” to deter any of them from having a go if they really wanted to get after it.
Be careful and enjoy…
Amazing. We were there in the 3rd week of August. Next time will be in the off season. Less people.
What a brute that bear is!!
I absolutely love your videos. No extra fluff. Just the pure essence of hiking and nature. Thank you for sharing a part of your world.
I would love to see some elk antlers. I know you shouldn’t pick them up but put your hat or gloves next to them so we can see the size. Or if you live in the Gardiner area and would like a hiking partner iam just down the road. Anyway awesome video keep up the good work!
Really nice to see all the beats, an all the other wildlife. Such a nice time in spring to be in Yellowstone. Thanks alot for another great video.
This is an incredible video! I love how you edited it! What camera did you use and what software did you use to edit your video? Thank you!
Outstanding video! Really enjoyed all the wildlife and the beautiful scenery! Wow! Thank you!
April thought park opened in may?
GREAT wildlife video! Enjoyed every minute – magnificent beauty! … Thank you… AWESOME!
Wow! No dislikes. First time I’ve seen that.
Of your videos I’ve seen so far this was my favorite! I love to live vicariously through you! Thank you! Be safe!
I was there in May, and I froze my butt off.
Stan, isn’t your luck running out with that many bears? You march through thick and thin and more than not you can not see around a curve! I hope you have someone set up that will let us know if one ever roughs you up a bit! We’ll be there for you so you won’t get bored…..okay?
Hey Stan, how far do you usually hike if you do hike in the backcountry? I was in Yellowstone for the first time 3rd week of last October 2019. I was hesitant to hike alone so I didn’t. Any advice on how to hike in the backcountry in the midst of bear country? I plan on returning in April 2020 and staying Summer and Fall of 2020 shooting wildlife photography pretty much everyday and would like to hike in the backcountry and not be paranoid about having a deadly Grizzly Bear encounter! Thanks Gunner
Great video. How long a lens? Do yo carry any protection?
Hello Stan
What a beautiful video of what you have seen in the spring time .
What are those big birds at 3:05 ? They are gorgeous!
The view of all the elks at 10:45 is awesome .
It’s always relaxing to look at your videos it reminds me the time I spent bow hunting in the woods in Quebec
Have a nice evening !
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The only way I can see Yellowstone for now. Thank you.
Excellent filming………………………….
Have you seen a big foot out there yet?
Excellent video!
Wow! That is some great footage of the past year. Thank you for all the extra effort you take Stan.
You always seem to capture the golden light of Yellowstone.
Fantastic footage as always! Thank you, Stan. Especially loved to see the wolves back where they need to be.
Stan, I am photographer with a house in Jackson. I found your video while researching April in Yellowstone. I took fantastic shots in late May last year but it was starting to get crowded so I’m planning a visit in April. Wonderful footage in this video. Exactly what I’m hoping for.
Excellent highlight reel. Had my first-ever bear encounter this past August in the little canyon Elk Creek follows near Garnet Hill. It was only about 40 feet away, and ON the trail! But like most black bears, it thankfully wasn’t looking for a confrontation. Still, it put things into perspective to see you waving and yelling "hey bear" at a similar bear that must have been, what, 200′ away in this video? Made me realize just how insanely close my encounter was, and I am thankful all it wanted to do was nibble plants and scratch its back on trees. Bear spray was out, though!
Nice I went into thouroughfare twice via eagle creek, by turret mountain and out heart lake amazing
Those bear would make nice rugs
Why do people give this video a thumbs down? It just doesn’t make sense. Not only does Mr. Mills capture great wildlife shots, but he also allows the viewer to listen to the sounds of nature without obnoxious narration. Well done, sir!
Stan, Thank you for the videos, I have linked youtube to my TV and watch them with the grandkids all the time, very educational and informative.. I have noticed most videos are from the northern pars of the park, have you ever done any hikes in the southern parts closer to the Grand Tetons? thank you for sharing!
I’m shocked at the lack of snow for this time of year. I had snow at my house in Paradise Valley till June last spring. All the water ways were very calm too, didn’t appear to be running off.
A new subscriber i love nature’s wild all over America.
Just Awesome. Can you let us know a few of the trails you were on?
Sub’d…..outstanding video
do the bears hunt you down.?
We would love some of that cold weather over here and rain
Beautiful video’s ThankU Stan mill.