Some people think springtime is their favorite time to visit the wildlife park to see baby animals. To others, summer is the best time: grizzly bears splashing around in pools and icy treats for everyone. And to others, winter offers a chance to see how animals adapt to colder temperatures and grow extra layers of fur. But to many, autumn is the most magical time: A palette of bronze sweeps the hillsides—golden light streams through the trees. Dust rises from animals, rolling and sparring. And through the forest comes an eerie, haunting whistle – the sound of elk bugling.   …

At Northwest Trek, fall is a magical time. A palette of bronze sweeps the hillsides. Golden light streams through the trees. Dust rises from bison, rolling and sparring. And through the forest comes an eerie, haunting whistle – the sound of elk bugling. The rut – mating season – runs September-October. Out in the Free Roaming Area, male elk, bison and bighorn sheep vie for dominance and select their mates. The perfect way to experience this magic up close? An Elk Bugling Tour. This year, we get you off-road and up to the action in the keeper Jeep, with just …

Ride the Jeep to the elk rut action.
$95/$110. Sept. 17.

Ride the Jeep to the elk rut action.
$95/$110. Sept. 24.

Ride the Jeep to the elk rut action.
$95/$110. Sept. 23.

Ride the Jeep to the elk rut action.
$95/$110. Sept. 10.

Ride the Jeep to the elk rut action.
$95/$110. Sept. 16

Ride the Jeep to the elk rut action.
$85/$95. Sept. 30.

Ride the Jeep to the elk rut action.
$95/$110. Oct. 1.

Ride the Jeep to the elk rut action.
$95/$110. Sept. 9