Late spring and early fall are the best times to visit Yellowstone National Park for most first-timers. May through early June and September have mostly open roads, active wildlife, and a fraction of the summer crowds. Mid-June through August is the warmest and...
No, rafting is prohibited on all rivers inside Yellowstone National Park. But you can find guided whitewater trips on several rivers just outside the park near most entrances. The North Entrance in Gardiner, Montana, right next to the Yellowstone River, has the...
Ask locals the best time to fly fish on the Yellowstone River and they’ll say when the hatch is on. Different flies hatch at different times between April and October, making for fun fly fishing conditions. Catch native Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout in the Yellowstone...
Class 2 rapids (aka Class II) are beginner-friendly whitewater with a quicker current, medium-sized waves, and clear channels. They’re exciting and fun, with small bounces and splashes, but manageable for first-time rafters and families. Most people who try whitewater...
