I have lived in or on the edge of Yellowstone National Park since ’95, with forays away to teach kids downhill skiing and to work as a naturalist on a whale watching/wildlife tour boat in Alaska. I have guided all ages and backgrounds on hikes, roadside wildlife watching, geyser gazing, skiing and more. I am a mother to a bright, curious, intelligent daughter, and wife to a brilliant ecologist. We own a small ecological consulting and guiding company, Walking Shadow Ecology (https://www.yellowstone.education/) based on the edge of the park. I find my sanity, passion and reverence for life by playing and guiding in this wild landscape and being constantly reminded that we are on a moving, breathing planet!

Ashea
Mills
25 years of experience
Yellowstone Naitonal Park
United States of America (USA)
Contact Options
About
Tours Offered & Destination Knowledge
Adventure/Hiking ToursBus ToursCultural/Specialty ToursDriver GuideGeneral Walking ToursLarge Group ToursLocal GuideMulti-Day Tour Director/LeaderPrivate ToursTour Business Owner/Operator
Yellowstone National Park: Private and customized in-person tours through our company, Walking Shadow Ecology Tours of Yellowstone; virtual tours where I can get service with our limited connectivity; step-on guide for larger groups; guest speaking engagements for universities, private groups and other tour companies. Have led in-depth, thematic tours on foot, while driving small buses, snowcoaches and other vehicles, or as a step-on guide. Have a wide range of knowledge on Yellowstone's natural and human history, geology, geography, flora, fauna and ecology. I treasure the ability and experience to share that knowledge and passion with a wide audience.
Fun Fact!
I spent seven winters driving a 1969 Bombardier Snowcoach through remote Yellowstone winters--still my favortie job!
Hobbies & Interests
Cross country skiing, learning about earth processes, camping, travel, photography, writing, sitting on mountain tops, striving to be a great mother and a better human.
Virtual Tour Experience
Have developed and conducted over 50 virtual trips on a variety of platforms, live and in the field. Have engaged participants of all ages and backgrounds.
Testimonials
The Yellowstone tours are great. Ashea is one of those special guides who are knowledgeable, enthusiastic, fun and welcoming. If you haven’t already realised what an incredible planet we live on and that we need to do our utmost to protect it I’m sure you will be convinced by the end of one of Ashea’s tours. More please.
I’ve been on a good few tours now, all enjoyable and excellent, but this visit to Yellowstone blew my mind! I get as excited as Ashea when talking about rocks, geology etc and í was in a state of high excitement throughout the whole trip! Beautiful photography, clear explanations and a genuine love for her subject, Ashea did a wonderful job. Thanks, Ashea for a wonderful tour!
I was raised by two teachers...my Mom and Dad and so I know a natural educator when I see one. Not only did we get to see such beautiful sights...but we received science, geology and history lessons as well. What a remarkable, thorough, enlightening, and exciting tour!
Ashea is one of the most enthusiastic and genuine guides I’ve had the pleasure of following! Her words are deep and her knowledge is endless. Every tour, every time, thorough and true. Her deep connection to all things Yellowstone including the landscape, wildlife & science shines through when she’s speaking. Thankful for this opportunity!
Details
Gateway Airport(s)
BZN
Licenses
Training
Language(s)
English
Additional Education
Wilderness First Responder
Leave No Trace Trainer
General Availability
Widely variable



