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Wildlife on display at Wolf Weekend Safari in Yellowstone
Journey into the heart of America's Serengeti -- Yellowstone National Park -- on a Wolf Weekend Safari that scouts out grizzlies, black bears, gray wolves, bison, elk and other wildlife. The three-night tour, available May 22 to 25, May 29 to June 1, Oct. 16 to 19 and Oct. 23 to 26, includes accommodations at
Participants spend two days visiting Yellowstone and Grand Teton national park sites and wildlife areas. One night is spent in Cook City, just outside Yellowstone's boundaries. Cost: $1,350 per person, double occupancy, or $1,550 for singles. Info: (800) 443-6139, www.springcreekranch.com.
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