DH dreading 2019 trip to Yellowstone.

derouen6 wrote:
We have been to YNP 5 times, first in 2005 last 2016. My favorite park hands down , after the last visit, not so much for DH. Each visit has been arriving second week in September with a 2 week stay. I am asking for a return trip in 2019 for my birthday. DH has acquiesced reluctantly.
The crowds the last 2 trips were jaw dropping compared to years past. My question is if we wait until first 2weeks in October will there be a significant difference? I know it will never be light, maybe lighter. Opinions please.
Thank you,
Sherry

Sherry,

Just a thought, if September is your time, and Memorable sites are the Mission, but Crowds are not desired, then think about sliding up to Yellowstone from a different direction and catching Colorado, either coming or going. Even if just as the route to with little time spent other than the drive, as the scenery is Spectacular.

Try putting a few of these into your Itinerary on the drive to or from.

Salida/Buena Vista
Gunnison
Crested Butte
Lake City
Ouray
Silverton
Telluride
Ridgway
Colorado National Monument
Dinosaur NM
Flaming Gorge NRA
Wind River Canyon
Cody

MAP - Possible route

Especially if you can be in Colorado in the Last Two Weeks of September - Aspen in Colorado, in September

Nothing against Yellowstone, but I like your DH Hate Crowds, Having my first visit to Yellowstone some 60 years ago I have seen even more changes than you, still a favorite and our last visit was in late October, during an Indian Summer, more animals than People, but that was over 10 years ago, and we did it because the weather was Perfect. We have now discovered Colorado, Just as Beautiful, almost as Diverse, and in September, if you choose the locations correctly, not nearly as crowded, and OH those Aspen, just eye Candy in Late September.

Just a suggestion, as timing is everything.

Best of Luck,