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YELLOWSTONE-TETON LOOP: GEOTHERMAL FIRE TO ALPINE SPIRES

Q: What weather should you expect?

Spring (April-May): Perfect weather across most regions (15-25°C) with blooming landscapes, moderate crowds, and excellent conditions for national parks and cities. Ideal for diverse activities nationwide. Autumn (September-October): Excellent temperatures with spectacular fall foliage, harvest festivals, and comfortable weather. Perfect for outdoor activities, cultural events, fewer crowds than summer. Summer (June-August): Peak season with warmest weather but highest crowds and prices. Excellent for northern regions, challenging in southwestern deserts, perfect for beaches and national parks. Winter (December-February): Variable conditions from tropical Florida to snowy Colorado. Perfect for skiing, southern destinations, indoor attractions, lowest prices outside holiday periods.

Geysers erupting skyward, bison roaming thermal prairies, Teton peaks piercing Jackson Hole's mirror. America's wild jewel.

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Stops

📖 5 min read 🔄 Last updated: 2026-01-17

Watch Old Faithful erupt into Wyoming sky while bison roam thermal meadows. Descend through Lamar Valley, wildlife kingdom, then let Grand Teton surge like a wall above Jackson Hole: two icons side by side, where wild America takes on legendary airs.

Old Faithful: predictable eruption, geyser basin
Grand Prismatic: rainbow hot spring, aerial view
Grand Teton: cathedral spires, snake river
Lamar Valley: wolf packs, bison herds

Your day-by-day itinerary

Day

Bozeman

montana gateway launches yellowstone northern approach adventures

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Day 1

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Arrival in Bozeman; Museum of the Rockies or downtown warm‑up as time allows.

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Provisioning and bear‑aware briefings.

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Distance: 99.3 km

Travel time: 1h39

Day

Gardiner

roosevelt arch marks yellowstone's historic north entrance

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Day 2

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Enter Yellowstone via the North Entrance; stroll Mammoth Hot Springs terraces and Fort Yellowstone.

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Evening wildlife spotting along Gardner River pullouts.

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Distance: 67 km

Travel time: 1h07

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West Yellowstone

geyser gateway town bustles with summer crowds

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Day 3

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Midway Geyser Basin boardwalks and hike to Grand Prismatic Spring Overlook; geysers at Old Faithful area.

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Sunset at Fountain Paint Pot area if time allows.

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Distance: 174.5 km

Travel time: 2h11

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Jacksonville

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Day 4

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Lower, Midway or Biscuit basins as routing allows; then south through the John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway to Jackson.

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Jackson Town Square in the evening.

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Jacksonville

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Day 5

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Grand Teton — Jenny Lake shuttle and shore trails beneath the Cathedral Group.

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Sunset reflections at Schwabacher Landing.

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Distance: 174.5 km

Travel time: 2h11

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West Yellowstone

geyser gateway town bustles with summer crowds

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Day 6

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Optional wildlife dawn patrol in Grand Teton; return toward Yellowstone’s west side.

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Short hikes near Madison Junction.

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Distance: 146.9 km

Travel time: 2h27

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Bozeman

montana gateway launches yellowstone northern approach adventures

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Day 7

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Gibbon Falls and Norris Geyser Basin or Canyon area if open; then exit toward Bozeman.

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Buffer for packing and return prep.

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Bozeman

montana gateway launches yellowstone northern approach adventures

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Day 8

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Jour tampon pour le départ.

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Airport return.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What weather should you expect?

Spring (April-May): Perfect weather across most regions (15-25°C) with blooming landscapes, moderate crowds, and excellent conditions for national parks and cities. Ideal for diverse activities nationwide.

Autumn (September-October): Excellent temperatures with spectacular fall foliage, harvest festivals, and comfortable weather. Perfect for outdoor activities, cultural events, fewer crowds than summer.

Summer (June-August): Peak season with warmest weather but highest crowds and prices. Excellent for northern regions, challenging in southwestern deserts, perfect for beaches and national parks.

Winter (December-February): Variable conditions from tropical Florida to snowy Colorado. Perfect for skiing, southern destinations, indoor attractions, lowest prices outside holiday periods.

How many days should I plan?

We believe you will enjoy this itinerary best by dedicating between 7 and 11 days. The next step will allow you to adjust the duration of your stay.

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