Early June is best for baby animal-watching


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Posted by Granite Head (63.166.31.218) on 06:30:28 07/25/18

In Reply to: Back with More Questions! posted by Jilly

Although you're right that average June temps, both daytime highs and nighttime lows, are cooler than later in the summer, and you can get a short, freak ice or snow storm, usually it's quite pleasant, hot in the sun during the day, so, as always, dress in layers and bring sunscreen and a light jacket.

Early June is by far the best time for baby animal sightings, which is why we always go for a few days at that time of year. The Northern Range (Mammoth-to-Roosevelt/Tower-to Northeast Entrance)is always a good bet for bears (both kinds), coyotes, elk, bison, pronghorns, mule deer, moose, bighorn sheep, marmots, foxes, etc. If the wolf-watchers are lucky and have something in their sights they'll be happy to share what they see.

While it's true that early June visitation is somewhat lighter than it will be in July-August, your best defense is still to get up early, and get out on the trails and away from the roads whenever you can. The Northern Range is usually a little less busy than the rest of the park at that time. The geyser basins, particularly Old Faithful, will already be visited by busloads of tourists.

Elk calf romping in the Yellowstone River, Hayden Valley, June 3, 2018.



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