The reintroduced wolves of Yellowstone are most often seen from the Montana side of the Lamar. Montana remains one of the last places in the Lower 48 where wild animals still roam at scale.

Wolves returned to Yellowstone through reintroduction in the mid-1990s.

What sets it apart

The Lamar Valley is the world's premier place to watch wild wolves. For those who know the region well, it is a point of quiet pride.

Spotting scopes and dawn patience are the keys to a sighting.

Why it matters

What ties it all together is a distinctly Montana balance between wildness and self-reliance. Give these animals room, and the reward is a glimpse of a wilder, older America.