National Park Guided Tours

06/14/2022

15 seconds of sunrise serenity from Grand Teton National Park.

06/08/2022

It was a beautiful day for grazing the flooded Kawuneeche plains.

05/28/2022

Summer is here. Go explore.

01/29/2022

Out and about exploring Australia. Beautiful sunrise off the east coast of Ballina on the Far North Coast of NSW.

How would you like to wake up to these views?
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10/04/2021

The aspens are a blaze of color in this morning's sunrise!

09/28/2021

A smoky sunrise while I'm surrounded by the howls of hungry wolves.

09/24/2021

Wow, what a response! Thank you to all our applicants so far for our guide positions in Jackson. As we sort through applicants, we'll be reaching out to some of you in the coming days to schedule interviews. If all goes well in 2022, we'll likely be opening up more positions.

It's a coveted job, to be sure. We wanted to pay higher than the average for guides in the Yellowstone area and give our guides a platform for promoting their creative endeavors to help them build their lives, resumes, and careers. My (millennial) generation doesn't usually stay in any one company for life, so we wanted to make sure our guides wouldn't just be driving around doing the same thing forever if they ever changed their mind.

Whatever you do, wherever you go from here, we want top talent to choose National Park Guided Tours to love their daily work and have room to grow personally and professionally, taking their love of the wild with them.

09/23/2021

Wildlife viewing tip? Find a kill. Here, a bison carcass is being scavenged by a wolf in Yellowstone. Since warm-blooded animals have much higher metabolic needs than cold-blooded animals, we need to eat almost constantly in comparison. Where easy food is available, you're bound to see predator and scavenger species taking advantage of an easy food source that allows them to expend virtually no calories to enjoy.

Of course many animals will be protective of their scarce food sources, so keep a safe distance away and make sure you aren't presenting a challenge to them and their food.

09/22/2021

I followed these two last year and was ecstatic to see this youngster grow so much over the winter. Once the snow melted, I headed back out across the continental divide and shared this valley with these special moose to find them exactly where I expected them to be. That's one of the neat parts of running a tour. You'll make friendships with guests, but you'll also have these relationships with certain animals that get used to your individual scent and presence. As long as you keep a respectful distance and noise to a minimum, they will often learn that you are not a threat, and you'll be able to spend hours and hours with certain individuals.

09/21/2021

Today I thought I'd share a bit of the documentary project I've been working on, A Place Among The Stars . It's not strictly part of National Park Guided Tours, but it's an overarching theme that will be carrying through the way we run our tours. Saving the last bits of wild land we have left doesn't have to mean closing them off. In fact, it's often direct exposure to the wonders of nature that can change hearts and minds about how we experience and impact these wonderful places.

In this 20 minute sneak preview, you'll see some of the ways humans are pushing into the last wild spaces and forcing wildlife to change their habits. Just a few days ago, I saw an article about a confirmed kill of a grizzly bear by a mountain goat via goring. They look rather gentle as these herbivores graze on the tundra, but all animals can become dangerous and defensive when backed into a corner. And if all you have is a cell phone camera, don't worry. We've got you covered here at NPGT. Everyone should be able to experience amazing wildlife encounters and walk away with amazing photos no matter their level of photographic equipment or expertise while leaving behind low to no impact on the wildlife of the area. NPGT won't just be another tour with some neat animals. It's a holistic experience based on creating positive and safe encounters for humans and wildlife where everyone benefits.

Wilderness Media Co is proud to present a preview of our Rocky Mountain Special from A Place Among the Stars. Head on over to www.aplaceamongthestars.com for...

09/21/2021

Hi everyone, I'm Eliott. Most of the stuff on this page is posted by me from Estes Park, and the rest is posted by Ben while he's down under at home in Australia. Thanks for being a part of our page.

This past year, we found out the hard way that Arches National Park wouldn't make exceptions for commercial operators when it came to capacity limits in the park. This essentially made it impossible to offer any meaningful schedule for giving our guests an amazing tour experience, so we pulled up stakes and headed north.

If you haven't guessed already, we're heading to Jackson, Wyoming and I've been out scouting locations for tour stops throughout Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. Since it's late in the year and the snow has already started, we're kicking things off up there next spring in 2022.

I can't wait to show you the bears, wolves, waterfalls, geysers, and majestic peaks of Grand Teton. I'll let you know when we open booking for 2022. Until then, enjoy the photos and videos! You can always follow me over at The Wilderness Diary and Wilderness Media Co to catch up on other projects while we wait for spring!

09/19/2021

I've always liked Roam 's slogan, "adventure with purpose." Our approach to experiencing our amazing wildlands is rooted in much the same mantra. Your time in these special places should entertain, educate, and enlighten you, and our tours have to be more than riding around in a van and stopping once in a while for an animal. We want to take a holistic approach to the experience and leave our guests with a greater understanding of the natural world with memories that will last a lifetime.

If you feel the same way, think about looking into our tour guide job openings.

https://www.nationalparkguidedtours.com/careers

09/19/2021

What's your face like when you realize you can see wolves, grizzly bears, bison, waterfalls, geysers, and snow-capped jagged peaks all on a single tour?

09/18/2021

Always out looking for snacks, this big boy was patrolling a hillside looking for berries. After a long day of hiking in the sun, he finally sat down to rub his belly in satisfaction.

09/18/2021

Wolves? We know where to find them.

09/17/2021

Like elk, the moose are also shedding their velvet and getting ready for battle.

09/16/2021

See where the wild things are with National Park Guided Tours in spring of 2022.

09/16/2021

Have you ever wanted to get paid to explore our amazing US National Park system?

Now is your chance to share your passion for our amazing American west with clients from around the world. You will educate, entertain, and enlighten your guests with the history, geography, and incredible wildlife of the greater Yellowstone/Grand Teton area.

National Park Guided Tours is seeking tour guides for the 2022 spring, summer, and fall season to lead guests through the majestic Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks leaving from and returning to Jackson, Wyoming each day. Year-round opportunities may exist if the guide chooses to stay over the winter season.

Tours may last from 4-12 hours depending on what package customers select. You will be responsible for the safe transportation, education, and entertainment of our guests as you lead them through these amazing wildlands. Most of your area of work while guiding tours will be outside of cellular coverage in mountainous, boggy, snowy, or other varied terrain where dangerous conditions may exist from time to time, and guides should prepare for unexpected wildlife and/or possible medical or automotive emergencies to ensure the safety of our guests and employees.

ABOUT NATIONAL PARK GUIDED TOURS

National Park Guided Tours is a small business started by 3 friends that love to share their passion for our amazing wild lands with others. Based in Jackson, Wyoming, they set out to create an experience unlike any offered in the current tour space in our US National Park system. By combining interpretive guiding with art to create an enriching experience, National Park Guided Tours aims to enlighten, educate, and entertain guests while protecting our natural ecosystems.

PAY RANGE

Guides are 1099 independent contractors and will typically earn anywhere from $100-$300 per tour plus tips, depending upon assignment with opportunities for bonuses.

REQUIREMENTS

Valid US Driver's License.
Clean Driving Record.
Must be local to Jackson, Wyoming by May 1, 2022.
Must pass National Park System Guide Tests.
Compliance with all local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations regarding tour guides, COVID-19, and wildlife.
Must carry Bear Spray at all times outside of the vehicle and be ready to use it in a dangerous wildlife encounter for the protection of our guests.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs, bend, stretch, stand for extended periods of time, climb stairs, reach, twist, sit, walk, and/or run.
An exceptionally outgoing personality that will enjoy working with guests that are eager to learn about and experience the great outdoors.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

Extensive knowledge of the Grand Teton/Yellowstone greater ecosystem.
Experience navigating the greater Grand Teton/Yellowstone road and trail system
Experience with wildlife and group/event photography.
Experience with photo editing to achieve a natural but dramatic look in line with National Park Guided Tours brand standards.

Please send a resume to [email protected] with the subject line JACKSON TOUR GUIDE.

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Working with National Park Guided Tours has fringe benefits for guides that want to promote their artwork, writing, photography, videography, or other creative projects. Not only does constant park access grant plenty of opportunity for artists to find inspiration and create content, but we also encourage our guides to continue their professional growth and personal branding through sales and promotion of their creative projects across the National Park Guided Tours brand platforms.

While the requirements above are a minimum standard, there are additional opportunities to earn more money based on selling professional photography and videography packages for our guests so they can take the experience home with them, as well as editing and other creative projects the company may deem beneficial or necessary from time to time.

Additionally, National Park Guided Tours is always looking to expand to new and amazing areas. Current employees will have their first pick of any new locations we open before general hiring. As the company grows, so will the opportunities in management, marketing, and more. We wanted to create a career path for ourselves that revolved around adventure, exploration, and protecting our wildlands. We hope you come along for the ride.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For questions or comments, place contact Eliott Kroll at [email protected].

09/16/2021

Something big is coming in 2022.

09/15/2021

Its that time of year folks when the rut is in full swing. Who would love to hear this big guy bugle?

06/05/2021

Hi everyone, Eliott here. I wanted to let you in on a project I've been working on called A Place Among The Stars.

After all the time I've spent outdoors, I kept noticing an obnoxious level of litter and artificial human impact everywhere I went; even the most pristine places.

Like many of you, I don't have the time or resources to save the world myself. But what could I do?

It's become clear that calling a congressman, signing a petition, and changing our profile picture isn't enough to get things done. It's time to take matters into our own hands. Through our united collective action, we can make real change to impact our global future.

A Place Among The Stars is my film project exploring the dazzling array of nature's beauty and the ways in which each individual person can take tiny steps to create a better world. Here's a sneak preview of my upcoming film series that I hope will inspire you to do just the little things that don't cost money or require governments or corporations to get on board.

If you like what you see, go ahead and follow me over at A Place Among The Stars and check in on www.aplaceamongthestars.com for updates and more information. I'll be launching a Kickstarter on July 1, 2021 so you can help get this moving forward with me.

Together, we can change the world.

The beauty of the natural world and the life that occupies our tiny blue dot are rare and wonderful things in our barren universe. With litter, pollution, cl...

03/26/2021

We have amazing wildlife from all over the world, in every National Park. This cute little cuddly Koala was captured in Australia by

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03/23/2021

There are still spots to avoid the crowds in Arches. You just have to know where to look!

03/22/2021

The rut is over at Rocky Mountain National Park, but you can still watch the elk put on a show as they try to shed their antlers. See it for yourself with our sister company Estes Park Guided Tours .

Video created by Wilderness Media Co

03/21/2021

What's your favorite memory from a journey into the wild?

03/20/2021

Landscape Arch is one of many spectacular views on our hiking photo tour of Arches National Park. With an opening spanning 306 feet, it is the longest natural arch in North America.

03/19/2021

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03/18/2021

Don't miss another sunrise or sunset in Arches National Park . Book your adventure now by clicking below.