Yellowstone Trip Planning

Need Help Planning Your Yellowstone Trip?

We Are Here For You!

Yellowstone Trip Planning offers online resources and one-on-one consultations with an expert local guide.

Our itineraries are individually tailored to meet your interests, group, and schedule.

Our goal is to help you "Travel with Intention," by choosing quality over quantity, and adopting a mindset that allows you to be more open to unique, immersive, and connection-focused experiences.

We’ll help you break free of your checklist, leaving time for Serendipity!

You want to plan the ultimate trip to Yellowstone, but...

right now you...

Feel overwhelmed:

You want to do it yourself but there are so many Yellowstone resources online that it's hard to make decisions on where to stay and what to do.

Have a million questions:

What's the best time to visit Yellowstone? What should we do while there? Where should we stay? How do I find wildlife? You don't want to miss out!

Wish you could ask someone:

You wish someone could just tell you the best tips, answer your questions,
and make planning quicker and easier.

We hear you!

Yellowstone is such a big place, with so much to see and do. It's easy to be overwhelmed.

Without the right insider tips you might end up...

Fighting the crowds
Spending all your time driving
Missing the true magic of Yellowstone

What if you had a friend in Yellowstone you could call for advice?

A place where you could get help planning your ultimate Yellowstone vacation....

You do!

Hello! My name is Shauna Baron, owner of Yellowstone Trip Planning; an online venue for visitors wanting to make the most of their time vacationing in Yellowstone.

I live right here at Yellowstone’s north entrance in Gardiner, Montana and I have been sharing my love for Yellowstone with visitors for over 25 years.

Over the past two decades, I have seen folks make a lot of mistakes in their planning. Yellowstone is huge and it can feel overwhelming when trying to plan a trip here.

Most visitors try to see it all in a day and end up missing out on the nuance of this amazing place.

As a Yellowstone naturalist guide, I like to think of myself as a facilitator of awe.

It is my goal to help you to experience Yellowstone in a more intimate and hopefully life-changing way.

And what a better way to help you do that than to provide visitors with a chance to talk with a local expert!

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Get Insider's Knowledge!

...with personalized trip planning sessions

Including:

45 minutes to talk with an expert local guide.
Insider advice for how to plan your trip to fit your interests and group.
Answers to your Yellowstone questions, like where to stay, what not to miss, and how to keep the whole family engaged.

After our session, you'll receive:

A personalized itinerary, including suggestions and links to activities and lodging.
Exclusive access to our Yellowstone Resource Library with extensive pre-planning guides, packing lists, and more!

Only $175

Yes! Sign me up.

How does it work?

1. Click "book now" below, schedule a time, and pay for your personal planning session

2. Check your email for scheduling confirmation and video call instructions

3. Get your questions ready! Meet online in a video conference at the designated time

Here's what visitors are saying...

I was awestruck by [Shauna's] vast and detailed knowledge of the entire park. [Shauna will help you be] more than a tourist, you'll build a relationship with the park and memories that will last a lifetime.

LINDA B

Shauna and her team at Yellowstone Trip Planning are true professionals with the hearts of adventure educators! I co-lead a nonprofit which exists to provide life-changing educational and immersive experiences for young people who would not otherwise have the resources to do so. When I expressed our mission to Shauna, she instantly knew the formula needed to hit all the marks for our travelers.

JULIE H

Shauna was so helpful and very knowledgeable. Even though I've been to Yellowstone before, her expertise was so welcome, and I'm so looking forward to the trip. She is very thoughtful and listens to your input to come up with the perfect itinerary! If you are thinking of hiring her, DO IT!!!

NICK M

Shauna was so helpful with planning our Yellowstone and Teton trip for our family reunion. She took the guesswork out of lodging and activities for our group of 13. With guests from ages 2 - 60+ and several with food allergies, Shauna helped us find appropriate activities and meal options. We are so excited for this great adventure!

MARY JO