Our Wyoming vacation packages that feature Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park celebrate one of North America’s most recognized and revered mountain ranges. The highest of the snow-capped, snaggle-toothed Tetons towers 13,770 feet into the clouds. Twelve breathtaking summits in all, the Tetons are home to pristine glacier-carved valleys, spruce and fir forests, alpine meadows, and rushing creeks.
Yellowstone is the world’s first national park. Its beautiful mountains create spectacular valleys that are peppered with geysers, fumaroles, steam vents, and mud pots. Rushing rivers feed crystalline lakes, and lush forests make a comfortable home for grizzly bears, moose, elk, bison, wolves, deer, coyotes, and eagles.
Spend your Wyoming vacations hiking Yellowstone’s backcountry trails and the granite spires of the Tetons. Bike winding country roads, past historic ranches, and wildflower-studded meadows. Raft the rowdy Snake River through a spectacular granite canyon. Witness, up close, the richest diversity of wildlife this side of the Serengeti. At night, cheer on the wranglers at the Jackson Rodeo, dig into a steak dinner, kick back with a cold beverage, and count the stars polka-dotting an open night sky.
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT WYOMING?
We recommend traveling in Wyoming literally at any time of year! After all, two of our world’s most beautiful national parks, Yellowstone and Grand Teton, beg to be explored year round. Whatever time of year you decide to travel and whatever type of Wyoming vacation packages you choose, your experience will be one you won’t soon forget!
Wyoming By the Seasons
Wyoming has four distinct seasons and to the keen spectator, the changes in the environment, wildlife and weather are fascinating to observe. Photographers worldwide salivate at the thought of shooting a fiery summer sunset over the Teton Range while wildlife lovers congregate to view the elk and bison migrations in the fall. Read on for a breakdown of the seasons and why any time of the year is the perfect time for a Wyoming Vacation.
Spring (March-May)
It’s absolutely mesmerizing to witness Wyoming thaw out in the springtime. While in March and April, there will still be snow on the ground (perfect for a Ski and Snowshoe Vacation in Yellowstone!), May is a time we look forward to every year when the grasses green up, and the bears emerge from a long hibernation. It can be quite cold still in March and April, but you’ll see more bluebird days than earlier in the winter. In May, expect high temperatures in the 50° to 60°F range with promises (and hopes!) of spring showers most days – the more rain Wyoming gets at this point in time, the less chance of a crazy wildfire season later on down the road.
Summer (June – August)
Summertime is when our trips run in full force. School is out, the weather cooperates, and families flock to the national parks. The months of June, July, and August in Wyoming are each beautiful and different in their own ways. Throughout the summer, as the snow melts up the hillsides, you’ll spot a riot of colorful wildflowers pop their heads out toward the sun. The 70 to 80°F days keep the wildlife in the trees where they can enjoy the shade, so we get up early at sunrise to catch the wolves, bison, elk, moose, and bears when they’re most active. Afternoon thunderstorms are frequent, bringing with them some rain. However, by the time they hit (usually around 3:00 or 4:00), we’ve already completed our activities for the day and are checking into our hotel – perfect timing!
Autumn (September – November)
While we like summer in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, we love autumn!! As kids return to school for the holidays, the national parks empty out of tourists bringing with them a peaceful lull before winter hits. Often the wildlife is most active as the mating season heats up and the temperatures cool down – the elk bugle, bison lock horns in fights for dominance, and the predators make showy debuts throughout the day, both roadside and on the trail. Throughout September and often into early October, the temperatures hold onto their highs in the 60s and 70s, the thunderstorms disappear, and blue skies take hold until the snow hits. While most of the trees you’ll see in northern Wyoming are conifers (like pines, spruces, and firs), you’ll also spot the occasional stand of aspens and cottonwoods, their leaves turning gold and orange in the turn of the seasons.
Winter (December – February)
We can’t emphasize how much of a treat visiting Wyoming in the winter is. Yellowstone and the Tetons are devoid of crowds, the wildlife is out and about, and the landscapes look completely surreal under an endless blanket of fluffy snow. While temperatures can fluctuate significantly (anywhere from the negatives to the lower 30s), as long as you dress warmly in layers that can peel off as you get active, you won’t even notice the cold! Snow sports are abundant in the Yellowstone and Tetons regions: downhill and cross country skiing, snowshoeing, dog sledding, sleigh rides, snowmobiling, ice skating, the list keeps going. Plus, all the lodges promise crackling fireplaces where you can spend an afternoon getting toasty, drinking a hot cup of cocoa and reading your favorite book (does it get much better than that?)
