| But to get the most out of your Yellowstone | | | | also roll into a small ball in your bag so you can easily |
| adventure tours, you have to know how to dress. | | | | carry them with you on your outings. Very popular |
| And what to pack. | | | | with outdoor sports enthusiasts and, these days, not |
| The elevation of Yellowstone is quite high - an | | | | expensive. |
| average of 7,500 feet - which means it's cooler than | | | | *Raingear - June can be quite rainy, July and August |
| some other vacation spots, and can get downright | | | | are drier but afternoon rain is not uncommon. Your |
| cold at night. June through September the highs | | | | best bet is a rain parka - they fold up into a small |
| average from just below 70 degrees to nearly 80, | | | | square that's easy to pack in your suitcase and to |
| but the evening low will probably be in the 40s. So ... | | | | take with you on excursions. |
| *Layers are important. The mornings and evenings | | | | Winter speaks for itself - hey, it's winter. Winter |
| will be cool, but it will be much warmer during the | | | | dressing for Yellowstone tours isn't much different |
| day. | | | | than winter dressing anywhere. But do follow the |
| *For light, easy to carry and pack layers, I would | | | | guidelines above for spring and summer. |
| suggest silk gloves, socks and t-shirts. Silk insulates | | | | Check out Yellowstone tours and adventure travel |
| for both heat and cold, is light, not bulky, | | | | tours - they're inexpensive, and will be one of the |
| non-chaffing, and absorbs moisture. Silk garments will | | | | most eventful but relaxing vacations ever! |