Yellowstone Travel Tips
If you're looking for the ultimate outdoorsy getaway, this would be
it. Hundreds of miles of hiking trails meander through forests, along
streams and up mountains. But be prepared to share the road with
Yellowstone's more permanent residents like buffalo, elk and sometimes
even grizzlies. Steaming geysers, bubbling mud pits and multicolored
pools are sure to renew your interest in geology, while more than 3,000
square miles of mountains, canyons, geysers and waterfalls are sure to
inspire the nature-lover in you. Although Yellowstone attracts about three million visitors every year, chances are -- unless you spend your entire trip at Old Faithful
-- you won't see much of them. Yellowstone's 2,221,766 acres sweep from
the northwest corner of Wyoming onto the edges of Idaho and Montana,
offering plenty of untouched territory to explore. And while that may
seem daunting at first, just remember that you can always come back.
Why Go: If you want an adventurous honeymoon, there is
no better place than Yellowstone. The country's first national park has
diverse terrain for you and your significant other to explore on foot,
on horseback or by car. Plus, you can stay in either historic lodging,
like the Lake Yellowstone Hotel, or in your own tent.
Best Times to Visit Yellowstone
The best times to visit Yellowstone are from March to May and from
September to November. These seasons both feature mild weather and fewer
crowds. Summer is the most popular time to visit: the kids are out of
school and the weather is warm enough to sleep outside. However, this
park is no stranger to the cold: Temperatures have been known to drop
into the 30s even in the summer, and during the winter, they range
anywhere from negative-three - to 25-degrees Fahrenheit. Don't let that
stop you: There's nothing quite like seeing plumes of steam rise from
beneath a thick blanket of snow.
