Be aware that many parts of Yellowstone in early June will just be coming out of winter. Expect the likelihood of snow (although it generally will be a few inches which melts off in a day or two) and below-freezing temps at night. Also snowpack not yet melted at higher elevations or in areas of dense timber.

You might want to read my next post below (Where to start?) with links to a lot of useful articles. Also phat's "sticky" article above. Both writers live in the Rockies. One problem is that the gear warmenough for early season in Yellowstone may be a bit too warm for Ohio.


Do pay attention to what the YNP rangers tell you about bears! You will need an overnight permit, and I believe they make you watch a presentation before giving you the permit.