North America Trip Leader

Melissa Scott

In 1987, Melissa moved to the mountains of Montana, began guiding in Glacier National Park in 1992, and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem has been her home playground ever since. Melissa completed her degree in Environmental Science Education and has dedicated her career to inspiring conservation through relevant, firsthand encounters with the natural world. She is a dynamic and enthusiastic professional naturalist/guide with over 28 years of experience leading backpacking, fly-fishing, rafting, hiking, natural history, and cultural trips around the globe. Her knowledge of the region’s ecosystem and wildlife is unsurpassed! Melissa is also an accomplished photographer and enjoys helping guests capture exceptional images of nature and wildlife. So, wherever you are exploring, you can be sure she is excited to share her knowledge and enthusiasm with you.

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Upcoming Trips with Melissa

Glacier National Park & Blackfeet Nation

Jul 9 - 15, 2026

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Client Testimonials

"Melissa is the consummate guide and leader. She is very well organized and yet also flexible in responding to changing circumstances and the varying needs of the participants. Her expertise in natural history and her knowledge of and relationships with the Blackfeet people made this a very special trip. In my many years of travel, I have rarely had a leader with such a wide range of expertise!"

Cathy H.

Mountain View, CA

"Melissa is the consummate guide and leader. She is very well organized and yet also flexible in responding to changing circumstances and the varying needs of the participants. In my many years of travel with WT and other companies, I have rarely had a leader with such a wide range of expertise!"

Cathy H.

Mountain View, CA

"Melissa was a fabulous guide. One of the best we've had. Her breadth of knowledge was extraordinary."

Gary B.

Cary, NC

"Melissa is a gem! She is extremely knowledgable and eager to teach. She could not be any more accommodating. She is the best!"

John F.

Manakin Sabot, VA
Glacier National Park Private Journey

"Melissa Scott is amazing in every respect. Her planning and realization of every detail (along with contingency plans) was masterful. Her knowledge and years of experience of the cultural aspects of the trip as well as the geology, history, flora, and fauna of Glacier National Park gave the fullest possible experience of the place. "

Karen G.

New York, NY

"Melissa is outstanding in knowledge, enthusiasm, and character."

Nancy F.

Manakin Sabot, VA
Yellowstone and Grand Teton Wildlife Private Journey

"Melissa is top-notch. We were blessed to have had the opportunity to have her knowledge, care, and enthusiasm. This trip was an immersive experience for me because of her planning, experience, and dedication to providing a truly remarkable trip."

Robert M.

Fairfax, VA

"Melissa Scott was the best trip leader we have ever had over many years of multiple trips. Her knowledge of the PowWow, the flora and fauna of the area, her overall magnanimous personality was just outstanding. I’d go with her anywhere. Excellent organization and scheduling made for a great trip. A++"

Steven A.

New York, NY

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