So it's easy to see we are Yellowstone savvy. So here is my two cents on planning a trip to Yellowstone. Decide what you want to do while you are visiting and then decide when to visit.
I realize that most folks plan around when they can get vacation time but if you have a choice here is what I can tell ya.
June (especially the first 3 weeks) Low crowds and temps but HIGH on wildlife including grizzlies.
July -- Warm to sometimes Hot. Ridiculous crowds but a paradise for hiking, biking and wildflowers. Swimming in Firehole River and Boiling River are fabulous. Moose Falls -- a secret and well hidden place for a plunge is also nice.
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August -- Similar to July but less flowers. Bison are in Rut (mating season) and that is just hilarious. The end of August is cooler and lower crowds because school has started but still nice and you just might spot a grizzly getting ready for winter.
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September -- A geat time to hear Elk starting their mating season which means that beautiful yet haunting bugle sound fills the crisp fall air. Very good time for Grizzlies too. Hiking is nice but more rain and snow.
October -- Quiet, relaxing, cold and slow. Stay at Old Faithful Inn, listen to the piano player and drink a hot cocoa for me.
Yellowstone will provide a wonderful outdoor adventure no matter when you decide to go. You just need to be ready for the season and roll with the adventure that she naturally lays out before you. You know what they say... "Don't mess with Mother Nature.
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