How to Plan an Astrophotography Trip to Yellowstone
Yellowstone National Park is the oldest national park in the United States and is also considered to be the oldest in the world. It lies in the north-western corner of Wyoming and extends just a little into Idaho and Montana. The park is world famous for its multitude of geothermal features.
It is a wonderful destination for astrophotographers. Combining the landscape in Yellowstone with the dark skies above it will result in beautiful nightscapes.
You can go to Yellowstone all year round. If you are after the most prominent part of the Milky Way and the core of our galaxy, go during the summer months. Unfortunately, this is also the time when the park is the most crowded.
Also, in winter time, snow makes the landscape a bit flatter than in summer, when more of the intriguingly-colored soil is visible.
There is a lot of choice for accommodation, from camping grounds to luxury estates. There are roads leading to most of the important landmarks. The roads are very well maintained and safe to drive at night. Just watch out for wildlife crossing or walking along the road.
