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Yellowstone Vacation Tips

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Yellowstone National Park is situated at high altitude and most visitors will need a couple of days to adjust to the change. Initially, plan to take short walking trips and on warm summer days drink plenty of fluids. Since the sun is very strong at high altitude, wear a hat and sunscreen. The weather can change quickly from clear skies to a thunderstorm.

As a rule of thumb, each road segment takes about 45 minutes to drive by car. In the summer, repairs are often underway which can cause delays. Visitor centers in Yellowstone have the latest information about road conditions. When you enter the park, you will receive a map of Yellowstone and a newspaper with the latest news. Each major area features ranger-led walks, adventure hikes and other visitor services. You can also find a copy of the Yellowstone newspaper online at www.nps.gov/yell/publications/.

Summer is peak season. Park roads and entrances are least crowded before 11 am and after 4 pm. In addition to camping, there are several hotels and lodges in Yellowstone.

The park offers numerous recreational activities, including fishing, boating, hiking, horseback riding and wildlife watching. For more information, visit www.nps.gov/yell.