We hit unseasonably warm weather in early October in the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone—missed fall colors, but had both parks to ourselves! Most of the park including visitor centers were already closed except for a couple gas stations and first-come, first-served campgrounds, but we still saw highs into the 60s that made for awesome hikes.
Geysers and Hot Springs
The colors were truly spectacular, and the lack of people in early October made it very enjoyable.
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