Yellowstone Trip Report – Spring 2026
A running field report from Yellowstone and the roads leading to it. Wildlife, quiet mornings, roadside dinners, long drives, missed shots, good light, bad weather, and the occasional moment that makes the whole trip worth it. Not every trip starts with a perfect photo. Sometimes it starts with a long drive north, gas station lights, and the feeling that something interesting is waiting just ahead.
Daily entries
May 18, 2026
Day 4 - That’s a Wrap
Yellowstone - Roosevelt Junction Area
May 17, 2026
Day 3: Fresh Snow and Grizzlies
Yellowstone, Firehole Loop, Yellowstone Lake
May 16, 2026
Day 2: Quiet Roads and Black Bears
Yellowstone, Gardiner, Mammoth, Roosevelt Junction, Tower Falls, Slough Creek, Lamar Valley
May 15, 2026
Day 1: Pack, Point North, Arrive Late
Utah, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and back to Montana