The Field Guide to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks

Your Wild Companion to Yellowstone & Grand Teton

The definitive field guide for exploring America's most iconic wilderness.

Discover the ultimate nature guide written by a seasoned wildlife biologist and naturalist tour leader with decades of experience in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. The Field Guide to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks is your all-in-one reference to the region's stunning geology, diverse wildlife, and iconic landscapes.

• 650 species identified—from wildflowers and fish to mammals and birds
• 1,200+ vivid color photos and 131 detailed illustrations
• 54 geothermal features, 21 waterfalls, and 12 star charts
• 15 full-color maps for easy on-trail reference
• Expertly written by Kurt Johnson—naturalist, photographer, and eco-guide
• Perfect for hikers, families, photographers, and outdoor lovers

"An essential tool for any person traveling in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. With his field guide in hand, it is like having your own personal naturalist!"
—Casey Anderson, Wildlife Film-maker, Naturalist and host of National Geographic's America the Wild With Casey Anderson

Whether you're spotting animal tracks, stargazing under Wyoming skies, or marveling at geysers, this award-winning guide puts nature's stories at your fingertips.

Kurt Johnson is a naturalist, author, and photographer with a passion for the natural world of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. He has been fascinated by wildlife since he was a young boy and even claimed (at age four) that his professional aspirations were to grow up to be a monkey. This has yet to be achieved, but along the way he has studied wildlife all over the world, including four years organizing and leading safaris in Kenya and Baja, Mexico. As the owner of Wild Things of Wyoming, Kurt has offered premier wildlife excursions in Yellowstone and Grand Teton for over 20 years as well as teaching photography and leading astronomy programs. Wild Things' home base is this ecosystem, but he is always excited to offer extraordinary safaris in other regions, including Glacier National Park, Alaska, Iceland, the Southwest, India, and Africa.