Winter Wonderland: 5-Day Yellowstone National Park Tour

Many people think Yellowstone National Park is closed in winter, but it's actually open! Due to heavy snow, private cars are not allowed, but the park welcomes only 200 visitors per day. Visiting from January to March helps you avoid the summer crowds, and the winter scenery of snow and hot springs is truly stunning!

What to see in Yellowstone during winter?

- Wildlife: Winter is a great time to see animals like bison, bighorn sheep, elk, rabbits, and eagles as they forage for food.
- Old Faithful Geyser: In winter, the geyser is spectacular, with each eruption causing a shower of small ice pellets due to the cold temperatures.
- Grand Prismatic Spring: The largest and most colorful geothermal feature in the park, it welcomes visitors with its beautiful emerald green hues.
- North American Ice Sheet: Yellowstone boasts the largest ice sheet in the lower 48 states, with Yellowstone Lake freezing over to form 136 square miles of ice.
- Hoarfrost: Known as rime, this natural wonder forms when water vapor or supercooled droplets freeze onto surfaces, creating a rare and beautiful sight.
- Yellowstone Grand Canyon: The canyon's red, stair-step rock formations are unique, and the snow adds layers of white to create a striking red-and-white spectacle.
- Natural Snow Sculptures: The park's snow is shaped by the wind into fascinating drifts and forms.

Winter Activities in Yellowstone:

- Skiing
- Dog sledding
- Snow coach tours
- Snowmobiling

Itinerary:

- Day 1: Arrival
- Day 2: Salt Lake City - Elk Park - National Elk Refuge
- Day 3: Snow King Resort Winter Sports - Grand Teton - West Yellowstone
- Day 4: West Yellowstone - Yellowstone National Park - Salt Lake City
- Day 5: Utah State Capitol - Temple Square - Departure

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