Fall

A grizzly bear eats berries in Denali National Park

NPS Photo

Colors are changing and the air is crisp across most of the country during the fall. It’s also a great time to spot wildlife! Here is a short list of what you might find. Check with your nearest park for information about wildlife watching opportunities.

Highlighted Fall Wildlife Watching

Elk at Rocky Mountain National Park

Every autumn, elk descend from the high country to montane meadows for the annual breeding season.

Annual Monarch Butterfly Migration

Traveling between 50–100 miles a day, the monarch's migratory journey may be 3,000 miles long and take two months to complete.

Beavers at Voyageurs National Park

Talk about busy beavers! Once fall hits, these animals are busy inspecting and repairing any damages to their lodges to prep for winter.