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    Quaking aspen are famous for the fall colors. Photo credit: Carolyn Fox.
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    Lamar Valley, known for its spectacular herds of bison, comes alive with color in the fall. Photo credit: Diane Renkin.
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    Yellow and orange hues dominate the Yellowstone landscape in the fall. Photo credit: Diane Renkin.
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    Fly-fishing the South Fork of the Madison River. Photo credit: Ken Takata.
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    Fall is the perfect time catch a brown trout from Yellowstone waters. Photo courtesy of West Yellowstone, Montana.
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    The bull elk bugle is unique fall sound in Yellowstone. Photo courtesy of West Yellowstone, Montana.
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    Elk Park in Mammoth Hot Springs is the destination to watch the elk rut. Maintain a safe distance (25 yards) at all times. Photo credit: Neal Herbet.
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    Bull elk bugle to showcase their fitness during the rut, which typically occurs during September and October. Photo credit: Joe Crebbin.
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    The boardwalks around Old Faithful are less crowded in the fall. Photo courtesy of West Yellowstone, Montana.
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    Bighorn sheep among early fall snow. Photo credit: Peggy Olliff.
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    Adult eagles usually stay in the park year round. Look for them by large lakes and rivers. Photo credit: Chris Daniel.
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    Bear sightings become more frequent along the roadside in the fall, especially in October. Photo credit: Carolyn Fox.
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    In the fall, grizzlies enter a period called hyperphagia, a time marked by increased feeding and weight gain. Photo credit: Jim Peaco.
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    Curious pronghorns in Lamar Valley. Photo credit: Neal Herbert.
    Stephanie Keene
    Photo Date: 
    09/24/2017
    Like Yellowstone's elk, pronghorn also begin their mating season in the fall. Catch pronghorn bucks vying for attention from females.
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    Photo Date: 
    11/23/2017
    First snows in the park do not often linger at lower elevations.
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    Photo Date: 
    11/19/2017
    Snow that does have the chance to linger is an excellent canvas for tracking wildlife.
    Stephanie Keene
    Photo Date: 
    11/19/2017
    Expect snow at higher elevations by the time November rolls around.

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