Visiting Yellowstone in Winter: 5 Things to Do NYT | Top Stories By: Ruffin Prevost 17 December 2024 at 18:00 Forget the summer crowds, exploring wide-open landscapes by ski, snowmobile or snowshoe, and revel in a solitude that few park visitors ever get to experience. © Jacob W. Frank/National Park ServiceIn the winter, visitors to Yellowstone National Park will find few crowds and may have the chance to see wildlife like bison in stark relief against a backdrop of snow.