Founded by naturalist Colter Jones in Cody, Wyoming, CoveredGround Tours invites you to discover Yellowstone and Grand Teton through true local eyes. National Park–licensed guides take care of the driving—then hop out to explore a...
With a perfect rating across the board, this tour company delivers consistently excellent Yellowstone experiences through knowledgeable guides who clearly love what they do. Owen, Cody, Justin, Emma, and Jack all get called out by name for their engaging personalities and deep expertise about the park's wildlife, geology, and history. Guests appreciate how these guides seem to know exactly where to spot bears, bison, and elk, and they make even 12-hour tours feel too short. The comfortable vans come with priority parking at popular sites, which eliminates one of Yellowstone's biggest headaches. The full-day and multi-day tours hit all the major attractions like Old Faithful and the geothermal features while also maximizing wildlife viewing opportunities in places like Lamar Valley. Reviewers mention thoughtful touches like excellent picnic lunches and guides who share helpful tips for exploring other parts of the park on your own. Several international visitors specifically praised the service, and the personal, family-like treatment seems to be standard across all guides. For first-time visitors especially, this appears to be an ideal way to cover Yellowstone's highlights without the stress of navigating and parking yourself.
The tour guide was GREAT...Owen
Joan Eisenshtadt
October 14, 2025
The tour guide was GREAT...Owen
Joan Eisenshtadt
October 14, 2025