We did a lot of research on tour offerings in Gardiner, and I'm so glad we picked Nolan and Yellowstone Journeys. Nolan was awesome and it was great to see Yellowstone with a true local! The tour was a splurge for our family, but ensured we saw all the wildlife we wanted to see (and more) while on a once in a lifetime trip to Yellowstone! Within just a few hours, Nolan helped us view our first bison, grizzly bear, wolf, mountain goat, and pronghorn. We also saw 2 moose, which is pretty rare. As another reviewer commented, I was surprised at Nolan's ability to carry on conversation in the car with us while also keeping a keen eye out for wildlife. Nolan was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, and has all the knowledge of a local whose family has lived in Montana for generations. He was also patient with our children, and checked in with us regularly about bathroom breaks, wildlife we wanted to see, etc. Tip: We scheduled our tour with Nolan at the beginning of our visit to Yellowstone, to help orient us to the local area and to get our wildlife sightings under our belt early. It paid off, and we would definitely recommend Nolan and Yellowstone Journeys to our family and friends. His spotting scopes great, and allowed us to observe incredible detail about the animals but from a safe distance. As a bonus, Nolan shared the videos and photos he recorded on his scopes during the sessions for us to have as keepsakes. Thanks to Nolan and Caitlin for a memorable family experience, and a hospitable introduction to Yellowstone!