Why choose the Fall in Yellowstone National Park?
Wildlife and Nature
In the fall, Yellowstone bears put in long days foraging for food in preparation for hibernation, and can often be seen from the roads. But don't forget to also keep an eye on the sky if you want to witness the annual fall migration of hawks and other raptors through Yellowstone.
Yellowstone is undoubtedly one of the most remarkable locations to photograph wildlife and get in tune with nature. Whether you’re exploring the 900 miles of trails or marveling at the beautiful sunset, there’s always something awe-inspiring to be seen. During the autumn months, Yellowstone National Park is even more striking as the leaves turn to vivid hues of reds and oranges, and the crowds have simmered down.
By September, a subtle frosty chill can be detected in the morning air, and as fall approaches it becomes more and more pronounced. The heat of summer is winding down after reaching its typical fever pitch at some point in July or August, (in regards to both temperatures and levels of visitation). Kids go back to school, adults go back to work and Yellowstone National Park seems to become more tranquil with roads, parking lots and trails experiencing less human activity. In the world of wildlife however, things are starting to heat up!
As September comes to a close the temperatures continue to drop and the days grow shorter, and at last the emerald green leaves of the quaking aspen begin to turn gold. This is the first stage of these deciduous trees going dormant for winter, turning entire aspen groves beautiful shades of golden yellow and occasionally a blushing red. Generally the peak time for coloration occurs during the mid-last weeks of September or mid weeks of October.
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