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Yellowstone Pictures, Photos and Trip Reports by Max Waugh
Welcome to Max Waugh's Yellowstone page, a new hub for Max's Yellowstone National Park photos and pictures, Max's archived trip reports, and other useful Yellowstone information and links. You can access all of this site's YNP photo archives from here, as well as copies of the trip reports originally posted on the Yellowstone.net forums. We hope this site will serve as a useful tool for trip research or simply as a way to explore Yellowstone from your home! Yellowstone cabin
Yellowstone Spring Photo Tour, 2013
2013 Yellowstone Spring Photo Tour!

This tour is all about the wildlife! It's the best time to be in the park for wildlife photography, with wolves, bears, birds and baby animals among the highlights.

When: June 1 - 8, 2013
Cost: $2095 per person
How Many Guests? The tour is limited to 6 participants. 1 spot remains.

Get more information about Max's Yellowstone Photo Tours!

Yellowstone Items in the MaxWaugh.com Store
Our online store features a number of photo prints and photo-based gift items with Yellowstone themes. Check out some of the items listed below and all the rest of the Yellowstone gifts in the MaxWaugh.com Store!

2014 Y'Stone Wolves Calendar

  • On Sale Now!
    		•  '14 Y'Stone Calendar
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    		•  2014 Otters Calendar
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    		•  Wildlife Guide
    YS Animal Info & Photos

  • On Sale Now!
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    A portion of all store proceeds is donated to the Yellowstone Park Foundation

    New Silver Gate cabin
    Packing List
    This was a packing list I put together for one of our Yellowstone road trips. This was intended to give the first-timers coming with us an idea of what they might need to bring on a road trip to Yellowstone. Things to keep in mind: this list is catered a group of people who intend to "car camp" in one of Yellowstone's many official camp sites during the summer. The items on this list may not all apply to your group, vehicle, time of travel or camping situation. It is intended as a general reference and a good basis for a packing list.

    Group Needs:

  • Two-Burner Propane stove
  • Propane canisters for stove
  • Pots
  • Pans
  • Disposable Paper Plates
  • Disposable Paper Bowls
  • Plastic flatware
  • Set of silverware (emergency)
  • Wooden spoon
  • Paper towels
  • Sanitary wipes
  • Hot dog skewers
  • Medium-large cooler
  • Tupperware container (keeps items dry in cooler)
  • Plastic grocery bags (for garbage)
  • Gallon and sandwich ziploc bags
  • Sponge + dish soap
  • First Aid Kit, moleskin
  • Tarps (extra rain cover)
  • Rope, in case tarp needs to be hung
  • Folding Camping Chairs
  • Hatchet
    		• Individual Needs:

  • Your favorite Mug
  • Water bottles (for hikes)
  • Sleeping Bag
  • Air mattress
  • Flashlight
  • Bug repellant
  • Sun screen
  • Hat (for sun)
  • Hat (for cold)
  • Gloves
  • Rain jacket
  • Sweatshirt/fleece
  • Shorts/pants
  • Thick/Warm socks
  • X trainer/hiking shoes or boots
  • Sandals/flip flops (shower)
  • Toiletries, including soap/shampoo
  • Towel (though these can be "rented")
  • Swimsuit (you never know)
  • Binoculars
  • Camera!
  • Sunglasses
  • Bear spray (if you have it or are paranoid)
  • Small Backpack (for hikes)

    • Have questions or want more great ideas and advice for your Yellowstone trip? Visit the Yellowstone.net forums.

    Silver Willows Cabin

    Recommended Photo Gear
    Here is a list of photo equipment and accessories that I recommend for wildlife photography in Yellowstone. Since I shoot Canon, that's what's listed below. I would recommend much of Nikon's superb equipment as well, including the D3x, D3s, D700 and 200-400 f/4 lens.


    Canon 1D Mark IV*
    Canon 5D Mark III*
    Canon 7D*
    Canon 500mm f/4 IS*

    Canon 70-200mm 2.8 IS*
    Canon 24-70mm 2.8*
    Canon 17-40mm*
    Canon 1.4x teleconverter*

    Additional Recommendations:

  • Additional prosumer bodies (60D or equivalent)*
  • Canon 100-400mm IS*
  • Canon 10-22mm (for crop bodies)*
  • Gitzo GT1531 CF tripod*
  • Wimberley Gimbal Head*
  • Really Right Stuff BH-55 ballhead
  • Acratech Ultimate Ballhead (for smaller lenses)*
  • Nexto DI storage device*

    • *- items found in Max's bag

    Also in the Bag:

  • Polarizer
  • Neutral Density Filters
  • 50+ GB worth of memory cards
  • Pixel Pocket Rocket
  • 4-6 batteries
  • Wonpro power bar & cord
  • Lens cloth, Pen brush
  • Rain Covers
  • Vinyl Makeup Brush (sensor cleaning)
  • Hand warmers (winter)
  • Tape
    		•  Bags:

    My bags for Yellowstone vary depending on my mode of transportation. If I am driving to the park, I prefer to pack everything in my Think Tank Airport Security bag. If I'm flying over on smaller prop planes that have limited space onboard, I prefer my LowePro Trekker AWII, which fits underneath the seats. For hiking in the park, I prefer to carry my gear in a pouch system. Think Tank's Skin System works best for me:

  • Skin Belt
  • Pixel Racing Harness
  • Skin Double Wide
  • Skin Chimp Cage
  • Skin 50
  • Skin Strobe
  • Two RU Thirsty pouches
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    The Yellowstone Wildlife Map
    Yellowstone Wildlife Map
    Explore the Interactive Map!
    Max's Yellowstone News

  • NEW! I will be filing reports from the park starting in mid-May. Follow my updates on Facebook and read the trip reports on the Yellowstone.net forums.

  • NEW! My 2014 Yellowstone calendar has been published. Also available are Owls, Otters and Bears, featuring Yellowstone species. Preview and purchase 2014 calendars here.

  • My latest Yellowstone video, Winter in the Park is now online. View it in HD here.

  • A small collection of images from my Spring 2012 trip are finally online. View the gallery here.

  • There is only 1 spot remaining in my Spring photo tour. The tour will run June 1 - 8, 2013. Learn more about the tour here!

  • We are accepting reservations for our Yellowstone cabin for 2013. The Silver Willows cabin is over 1500 square feet and stands on 4 acres of land, with Soda Butte Creek running through the property. It's only 1 mile from Yellowstone. Reserve a stay at Silver Willows today!
    • Yellowstone Archives
    Below you will find a full list of Max's Yellowstone photo galleries and trip reports from recent years.

    Yellowstone Photos & Videos:

  • Winter 2012-13 Video NEW!
  • Fall 2012 Video
  • Spring 2012
  • Winter 2011-12
  • Fall 2011
  • May 2011
  • Winter 2010-11
  • Fall 2010
  • May 2010
  • May 2009
  • Fall 2008
  • May 2008
  • Winter 2008
  • Fall 2007
  • Summer 2007
  • May 2007
  • Spring 2007
  • Summer 2006
  • Spring 2006
  • Winter 2005
  • Summer 2005
  • Summer 2004
  • Summer 2003
  • Summer 2002
  • Summer 2001
  • Summer 2000

    Yellowstone Trip Reports:

  • More recent trip reports may be read in the Yellowstone.net Trip Reports forum.

  • May 2008
    Day 1 | Day 2 | Days 3 & 4 | Day 5
    Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8

  • Fall 2007
    Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4

  • May 2007
    Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
    Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8

  • Spring 2007
    Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4

  • Summer 2006
    Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
    Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8

  • Spring 2006
    Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5

  • Summer 2005
    Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5
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    Yellowstone Videos
    Here are a couple of my most recent Yellowstone video compilations:

    Winter in the Park

    Rites of Autumn

    Yellowstone Awakens

    See more of my Yellowstone videos here.
    Yellowstone Adventures Comics
    Occasionally I have enough photos and time to throw together a short comic strip focused on the antics of various Yellowstone residents. Check them out below:

  • "Dog Day Afternoon"
  • "The Stranger"
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    Also Recommended:

  • Yellowstone Wildlife Map
  • Official Yellowstone Site
  • Yellowstone.net Forums
  • Yellowstone Reservations
  • Yellowstone Campground Info
  • Bearman's Guided Tours




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