Memorial Day Weekend marks the beginning of the summer season and the start of intense crowds in the greater Yellowstone area. But the summer season does not mean summer weather! It’s still variable with cool nights and snow-covered campsites.
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Yellowstone April 29 – 30: Lamar Wildlife, Tower Bears, and Canyon Snow
The days leading up to this weekend was very wintery. Thursday morning Teton Valley had several inches of snow on the ground. It’s pretty, but I’m sort of over it.
Continue reading Yellowstone April 29 – 30: Lamar Wildlife, Tower Bears, and Canyon Snow
Yellowstone Sept 9 – 12: Dunraven Bears, Fire, and SNOW
Headed up from Jackson, driving through the burned areas from the Berry Fire. First campsite is in Canyon, and the sun is setting early now. By the time I made it to Mud Volcano, there was already a nice sunset.
Continue reading Yellowstone Sept 9 – 12: Dunraven Bears, Fire, and SNOW
Yellowstone Aug 27: Some Patient Rewards
Watching the Maple Fire from a distance, I was curious what it looked like from the roadside, since the map showed it so close. Also that bison carcass at LeHardy Rapids was getting some attention. So, I thought to use up my free Saturday on a quick day trip.
Yellowstone May 27 – 31: Bears, Bison, and Variable Weather
I planned an extra-long weekend in the park – most offices frown on people sneaking a Friday off before a holiday weekend. But hey, it was my b-day Friday so I have a legit reason to not work. 🙂
Continue reading Yellowstone May 27 – 31: Bears, Bison, and Variable Weather
Yellowstone Sept 19: Bears and Beartooth
This weekend, I went up to the park with a friend from work. I think she will be deemed my good luck charm from this point forward. 🙂
Yellowstone May 22 – 25: Black Bear Drama
I should note that even in late May, having adequate snow tires was helpful. On the way up, I was caught in a thundersnow storm where several inches of frozen precip piled up on the road quite quickly.