Yellowstone’s winter season extends from the beginning of November through mid-April. The park becomes blanketed in snow, with depth of snow varying by elevation and geography, and most of the amenities close. Areas of the park that are crowded in summer can feel isolated. Snow and cold temperatures can extend beyond either end of the …
September ushers in true fall weather in the area, which can often seem more like winter to some. This time of year tends to cause anxiety among visitors, especially those from warmer climates. People have been known to cancel trips, despite having thousands of dollars invested in nonrefundable airline tickets, lodgings, and tours. But what …
As June approaches, many people getting ready to visit Yellowstone for the first time are asking questions about what summer in the park is like. Weather, crowds, wildlife, and vegetation all change significantly as the park warms up. Here’s what you should expect. Summer comes late As with spring, summer also comes late in most …
When people see a bear in the American west, there’s a lot of confusion about what kind of bear they’re seeing. People often make the mistake of thinking that any bear that is brown is a grizzly and any bear that is black is a black bear. However, there’s more to this than color. A …
People ask all the time if they need bear spray in Yellowstone, and I hear folks talk about how they fear bears to the point that they don’t want to go on any hikes. Sometimes people understand the need for bear spray in Yellowstone, but then question whether they need it outside the park. In …
Spring is a wonderful time to visit Yellowstone, with fewer crowds and many animals out enjoying the nice weather! Read more to learn what you should know about a spring visit.
Yellowstone and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (including Big Sky, where Backroads Bear Adventures is based) is an amazing place to visit any time of year. A trip to this area can be enormously rewarding. There’s so much to do and see, and it changes constantly throughout the year, so a visit in the winter can …