Fall & Spring: seasons sheltered from...
...crowds
Couples looking for a tranquil getaway will find that the best time
of year to experience West Yellowstone is during the shoulder seasons.
With summer traffic a memory or yet to come and kids in school, gorgeous
fall weather or a blooming spring await the explorer looking for a less-crowded
vacation. Fishing in the spring or fall is perfect for anglers who want
to escape crowded streambeds in search of active rainbow trout. Since
80 percent of area visitors come between June and mid-September, the
"shoulder seasons" of April, May, late-September and October
are ideal for that peaceful retreat.
...extreme temperatures
The average high temperature for fall and spring in West Yellowstone
is 55 degrees. Fall visitors to West Yellowstone will find the days
and early evenings warm enough to enjoy their favorite activities, such
as horseback riding, mountain biking or hiking. Nights in the "shoulder
seasons" are crisp yet pleasant, for optimum sleeping to rest for
the next adventure-filled day.
...the same ol’ same old
There is nothing "usual" about the West Yellowstone region.
Millions of people visit Yellowstone National Park each year to witness
Mother Nature’s extreme forces. Even the smells are unexpected
-- fragrant pine breezes are interrupted by waves of acrid sulfur. The
geothermal activity bubbling up through the earth’s outer crust
is proof that this place is extraordinary. Even if visitors have seen
the park before, chances are it will be completely different the second
time around.
...a city pace
Relaxation is key to West Yellowstone. As the hub of the Yellowstone
area, the town is ideal for packing in and staying awhile. A complete
range of accommodations are available to visitors who can choose their
own style of lodging. Choices can include an in-room hot tub to lodgepole
pine-framed beds -- or both! Cross-country skiers who come in early
April will usually find winter hanging around, without the pace of the
early ski season. The shoulder seasons in West Yellowstone are the area’s
best-kept secret!
