See Everything
Up Close
Yellowstone rewards the people who look closely. Add high-quality optics to your trip and catch the details everyone else drives past.
See Everything
Why Optics Matter Here
Yellowstone Is Bigger
Than It Looks
The naked eye misses most of what makes Yellowstone extraordinary. That elk in the meadow half a mile away. The bighorn sheep tucked into a cliff face. The bald eagle perched in a cottonwood above the river. The osprey dropping into the current.
Quality optics turn a distant shape into a full encounter. They're the difference between "I think I saw something" and "Did you see the expression on that elk's face?"
We offer binoculars for wide-field wildlife scanning and spotting telescopes for serious magnification at distance — available as standalone rentals for 1, 2, or 3 days. Take them on our guided tour, pair them with an e-bike rental, or bring them into the park on your own adventures.
What's Available
Three Ways to See More
Binoculars
Wide field. Fast scan. Perfect for moving wildlife.
Binoculars are the everyday workhorse of wildlife viewing — compact, intuitive, and perfect for quickly finding and following animals in motion. The Diamondback® HD 10x42 delivers bright, clear optics great for scanning open meadows, riverbanks, and cliff faces where wildlife moves unpredictably. Comes with a GlassPak™ binocular harness and comfort neck strap for easy carrying on an e-bike. Ideal for most visitors.
$35
24 Hour Rental
Full day flexibility
$70
48 Hour Rental
Weekend explorer
$105
72 Hour Rental
Full trip coverage
$140
96 Hour Rental
The extended explorer option
Spotting Scope
Long-range clarity. Stunning detail. Includes tripod.
Built for exceptional detail at distance, the Diamondback® HD spotting scope delivers powerful magnification, true-to-life color, and edge-to-edge sharpness — even across wide valleys and canyon walls. Spot bears, wolves, and bighorn sheep from a safe distance with clear, steady focus. Paired with a sturdy aluminum tripod for shake-free viewing. Available in 1, 2, or 3-day rentals.
$50
24 Hour Rental
Full day flexibility
$100
48 Hour Rental
Weekend explorer
$150
72 Hour Rental
Full trip coverage
$200
96 Hour Rental
The extended explorer option
Phone Scope
Everything above. Plus photos you'll never forget.
Pairs the Diamondback® HD spotting scope and tripod with a Phone Skope adapter — so you can capture incredible photos and video straight from your own phone. Spot distant wildlife with stunning clarity, then snap and share the moment. The kind of shots most people never get. Lightweight, intuitive, and built for real adventure. Available in 1, 2, or 3-day rentals.
$20
One-Time Rental
Flat fee
What You Might See
This Ecosystem Shows Up
Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed — that's what makes them thrilling. But this corridor consistently delivers. Here's what commonly shows up along the Old Yellowstone Trail and surrounding areas.
Elk & Mule Deer
Two of the most frequently spotted animals along this corridor. Elk graze in open meadows, while mule deer move quietly through the cottonwoods — both easy to miss at distance without optics.
Bighorn Sheep
Watch the canyon cliffs carefully. Bighorn sheep are masters of terrain that looks impassable — and they know it.
Bald Eagles & Osprey
The Yellowstone River draws both species reliably. Bald eagles perch in cottonwoods and ride thermals; osprey hunt the water with precision. Keep your eyes on the sky and the current.
Wolves & Coyotes
The greater Yellowstone ecosystem supports one of the most watched wolf populations in the world. Coyotes are more commonly spotted along the river corridor — but when wolves appear, the whole landscape feels different.
Pronghorn Antelope
The fastest land animal in North America and one of the most striking. Pronghorn favor open terrain and are best spotted scanning wide meadows — exactly where good optics shine.
Bison
The undisputed star of the Yellowstone ecosystem. While they don't always wander our specific trail route, quality optics let you appreciate just how magnificent these animals are from a safe and respectful distance.
Don't Miss the Details
Available as a standalone rental or paired with any e-bike rental. 1, 2, and 3-day windows.