Bucket List Alert! When’s the Best Time of Year to Visit Yellowstone National Park?

Yellowstone National Park is a bucket list destination. From the bubbling hot springs to sizzling geysers and consistently impressive Old Faithful, the USA’s first national park delivers wows from wildlife viewing to waterfalls and wildflowers. Yellowstone is open year-round. Winter, autumn, summer and spring all deliver different experiences. This guide provides advice on the best time to visit Yellowstone National Park whether your goal is wildlife sightings, fewer crowds, cross-country skiing or avoiding road closures.