Sunrise .

Yellowstone gets about 4 million visitors a year, summer being peak season, visiting after a long night sleep , a hearthy breakfast , black coffee and on the road around 11 am will put you in an hour long traffic jam just to get in the park. This is through the west entrance, the busiest one . The park will be busy , Old faithfull has a disneyesque vibe and parking lot . You’ll get lost , old faithful might have 2000 watchers on the benches in a half circle around the basin. Other great sites have overflowing parking . sometimes 30 minute walk from the entrance . so ….. I like to be by myself in these spots , so I get up at 0 dark 30 !!!

Many times I get up at 3;30 -4 am and on the road ( by myself 😭) by 4-4;15 . First in most parking areas , sunrise through the fog and steam , an amazing experience. Do it once and youll never visit midday. Animals come out early to hunt or go for a coffee, The sun puts up a show not to be missed !

Enjoy the MANY sunrise pictures , I never get enough of it !

A golden glow breaks the night,
Bringing warmth and new delight.
Nature awakens, the world’s at peace,
As the sun’s first rays release.