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9 Best Spots to See Wild Wolves

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With their chilling howls and bright eyes, wolves have always amazed us. Even though many have been hunted and lost their homes, about 200,000 to 250,000 gray wolves still live in the wild today, and their numbers are growing. There’s nothing like being in a park and hearing a wolf howl in the distance. Here are 8 places to visit to watch these wild canines.

Yellowstone National Park 

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If you’re looking to see wolves in the wild, Yellowstone National Park is your top destination. Located across Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho, this park is famous for its wolf population. Since wolves were reintroduced here in the 1990s, they’ve thrived, making Yellowstone one of the best places to spot them. 

Lamar Valley

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Lamar Valley is the top spot in Yellowstone for seeing wolves, especially the large Junction Butte Pack. You can also try Slough Creek or Little America, which is nearby. The Wapiti Lake Pack, known for its white leader, is often seen in Hayden Valley or Elk Creek. Blacktail Plateau is another good place to spot wolves. Look for other animals like ravens or bears; they might lead you to the wolves.

Isle Royale National Park

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Isle Royale National Park on Lake Superior is a great place to see wolves and moose. In 2018, new wolves were brought in to help prevent inbreeding. Today, there are about 14 wolves on the island, while the moose population is much bigger, with around 1,600 moose.

Voyageurs National Park

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Named after French fur traders, it provides a chance to see timber wolves in their natural habitat. A boat is needed in summer, and in winter, a snowmobile is required to get around. The park’s lakes and forests are great for spotting wolves. For the best chance to see them, visit early in the morning or late in the evening.

Glacier National Park (Montana)

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Long ago, wolves were gone from this area, but they started coming back in the 1980s. Now, a few packs live here, roaming the forests and adding a bit of mystery to the park. Picture walking down a quiet path and hearing a wolf howl in the distance. It’s mysterious yet amazing, right?

Grand Teton National Park

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Welcome to Grand Teton, a great place to see wolves in the wild. Just south of Yellowstone, this park is where wolves have moved after being brought back to Yellowstone years ago. Grand Teton’s mix of tall mountains and calm lakes makes it a beautiful spot for watching wildlife.

Katmai National Park

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In the huge wild area of southwest Alaska, Katmai National Park spans over 4 million acres. It’s a great place to watch timber wolves in action. This park has diverse types of land, like volcanoes and forests, where wolves and other animals live. 

Denali National Park

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The park’s various habitats, from forests to tundra, are home to about 51 wolves in 13 packs. The park’s remote and protected areas make it a great place to see these shy animals. The beautiful landscapes and low human activity make watching wolves and other wildlife even more enjoyable.

Lassen Volcanic National Park

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You can find black bears, red foxes, and coyotes in this park. Keep an eye out for pikas, chipmunks, and birds like snowy egrets and kingfishers. It also has the largest group of Sierra Nevada red foxes, with about 20 foxes. Since 2011, wolves have come back to the park.

Written by Gabriel Rickles

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