Category: Experience

Coming to Yellowstone this week? Be ready for some rain, then the return of some warmth around the region. Bears are active and so are the wolves. Hiking trails are opening, elk are having babies, and popular overlooks are now accessible. If you are headed to the park this week, be ready for a memorable …

This Week in Yellowstone will be a good one! Both Dunraven Pass and the Beartooth Highway are opening (weather permitting/check conditions), wildlife watching will continue to be incredible, and snow may fall over the three day weekend. In this edition, I also look at a bear attack that both shocked and horrified park visitors and …

This Week in Yellowstone is for bear and wolf lovers. I should clarify. If you love seeing wolves and bears, this week will be one you enjoy immensely. Wolf pups are out and playing, while bears are around nearly every corner in the northern part of the park. The weather will continue to improve after …

This week in Yellowstone, I take a look at the closest place to use the restroom once you enter the park, share with you the locations where wildlife is best seen right now, and even take a look at where to hike to avoid most of the mud and snow. This coming week will be …

This Week in Yellowstone, more roads open, another campground is available for memorable nights, and the Old Faithful Inn can once again be wandered. Bears are active and commonly seen, while the wolves have been continuing to put on a show. Snow and rain will fall, but spring is just around the corner, as demonstrated by …

This Week in Yellowstone, I celebrate an increased snowpack, highlight another road to hike before it opens to cars, and even give hiking tips for the mud and snow season we are currently in. The wolves have been putting on a show in the northern range and bear sightings have increased, so if you are …

This Week in Yellowstone, I take a look at the first week of open roads, briefly discuss visitor responsibly before sharing some under the radar experiences that are perfect for this coming week. Whether you want to see wildlife, wander the boardwalks around geysers and hot springs, or just drive from scenic point to scenic …

This Week in Yellowstone, a winter storm is coming despite it being spring. The bears and wolves have been feasting close to the roads, while animals of all shapes and sizes have returned to the region. Most of the park roads open in a week, but that doesn’t mean this week won’t have some amazing …

This Week in Yellowstone, we take a look at a recent bear incident outside the park, glance at visitation numbers, wander an old stagecoach road and celebrate spring. There is snow still in the forecast, but signs of spring are emerging around every corner of the park. Be ready for cold weather and keep an …

This week in Yellowstone, we will have heat and snow, wolves and bears and more bluebird sightings. I also share one of my favorite hikes for this time of the year and warn about mud season. The roads are open for biking and running, and the snowpack is melting. Spring has arrived in Yellowstone and …