In talking with many people who have visited Yellowstone National Park, the pinnacle of their vacation experience usually centers on a bear sighting. I can certainly appreciate this as they are magnificent creatures. Within the park there are black bears as well as the great grizzly bears that if you are lucky, you will have a chance to see. Word too the wise don’t get to close as they might seem tame but they are very unpredictable. We have all heard the stories about how the bears in Yellowstone will come right up to your car. This certainly was the case years ago. Things are different now and it is very unlikely that a bear is going to come and look at you through your car windows. This is not to say that there is not the possibility of this to occur. In fact I am sure that it happens every year in the park. I am simply trying to set the expectation for you when on vacation in Yellowstone. Just remember that bear sightings in the park are rare as the bears are not usually in the open for tourists to see. Read more of this article…
Yellowstone Weather Can Be Unpredictable so Make Sure You Are Prepared!
If you are planning a vacation to Yellowstone you should take some time to educate yourself about the Yellowstone weather.
The weather in Yellowstone National Park can be unpredictable. On more than one occurrence I found myself unprepared and ended up sopping wet.
I recall a trip to the famous “Old Faithful” geyser where the weather was fantastic to start our journey, but within a matter of minutes the once sunny skies were transformed into an impressive thunderstorm. It almost seemed as if someone was controlling the skies with an on/off switch. This is how quickly the weather in Yellowstone National Park can change.
So when packing for your trip I recommend that you pack an umbrella along with a sweater or light jacket. You might get lucky and not need the added accessories. However, in the event that you get caught in one of these magnificent “thunderstorms” you are going to be glad you packed them. I happen to really enjoy a brief thunderstorm every once in a while. The sites, sounds, and smells that come with a good thunderstorm are hard to beat.
A thunderstorm deep in the heart of Yellowstone really adds to the 
overall experience. The good news is that the storms tend to go away as quickly as they came in during the summer. If you don’t like the weather on the day that you visit the park, wait a while and there’s a good chance that it will change. The bottom line is that the weather in Yellowstone can be, as I have mentioned unpredictable. The Yellowstone weather has even produced snow in the middle of July so make sure to pack a sweater of light jacket just in case. During the summer months in the park it will for the most part be hot. You should be fine wearing shorts and t-shirts during the summer season but it doesn’t hurt be prepared for the rare cold snap. Take a look at the chart below and plan what you will bring on your trip base on the average temperatures.
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Are Pets Allowed In Yellowstone National Park?
Pet lovers all across the country are faced with the dilemma of what to do with their pets when on vacation. Some of you would love to bring your pet with you on vacation to Yellowstone but are probably wondering what the rules for pets in the park are. So in this post I will tell you all that you need to know about pets in Yellowstone. The good news for pet lovers like me is that the park does allow you to bring your pet.
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Yellowstone National Park Information and Fun Facts
Yellowstone is a great family vacation destination. Millions of tourist visit the park each year. If you are like me the more informed you are about your vacation the better. Knowing as much as you can possibly know about the area you plan to visit for your vacation will help you get the most out of your trip. Taking the time to research interesting facts about your vacation destination will make things much more interesting for you when you actually arrive.
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