Yellowstone Spring
 
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I was driving to work this morning and was pleasantly surprised by how light it is outside now — whereas just a week ago I was leaving home in the relative dark. As I smiled up at the sky I thought about how great summer is going to be. Days spent hiking around Glacier National Park or hanging out on the beaches of Whitefish Lake. I look forward to warm nights when a comfy sweater is all you need to enjoy sky gazing. Barbeques, pool parties, and lots of sunshine all on the agenda!Â
Yes, the prospect of summer is a wonderful one, particularly when the rest of the year is spent navigating icy roads and pathways (many of which I slipped on over the past months!)Â
Many national parks begin to open their roads and groomed trails that have been closed for the winter in mid-March. Yellowstone National Park will have more accessibility starting in March. Early Spring Activities in Yellowstone are a great way to both see and enjoy the park. Though certain park roads are still closed is it a great time to explore the park in unique ways on certain park roads.
Popular spring activities are bicycling, hiking, jogging, roller blading, roller skiing, and similar means of non-motorized travel.  These activities are permitted between the West Entrance and Mammoth Hot Springs from about mid-March through the third Thursday in April. The opening day in March is weather dependent.Â
If you’re looking for a great time with less crowds now is the perfect time to visit Yellowstone or a national park near you! http://www.nationalparkreservations.com/yellowstone.htm