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Yellowstone National Park

Posted on 6/18/23 at 3:39 pm
Posted by FishingTiger
South Carolina
Member since Dec 2007
577 posts
Posted on 6/18/23 at 3:39 pm
Anyone ever been? Is it a must take trip?
Places to stay
Things we need to do
2 adults no children
Budget ~5K
Posted by Crow Pie
Neuro ICU - Tulane Med Center
Member since Feb 2010
25389 posts
Posted on 6/18/23 at 3:58 pm to
I'm sure there plenty of threads here, but yes it is a top notch park. I would suggest a day in Jackson Hole, 2-3 days in the Grand Teton NP and 3-5 days in Yellowstone.

Try to stay in the park if possible as it is a very large park and has multiple different areas that can take days each. The thermal areas, the canyon/falls area and the Lamar Valley should each be a day each at minimum. I really think you could stay weeks there and not see it all.

Enjoy as it very diverse, large and spectacular.
Posted by cgrand
HAMMOND
Member since Oct 2009
38971 posts
Posted on 6/18/23 at 4:02 pm to
definitely stay inside the park, and think about jumping to at least one more area mid stay (there are several). It’s expensive, the food is terrible, and the service is spotty but it’s still well worth it
Posted by Kirby59
Rocket City
Member since Nov 2016
702 posts
Posted on 6/19/23 at 8:52 pm to
Consider getting a local guide to take you around. Can be pricey, but you will see wildlife that you probably won’t see driving around on your own. We had one when we went in early May a few years ago and saw wolf puppies, bear cubs, mountain goats, and a golden eagle. The guide had binoculars and telescopes that we used to see them.
Posted by Rooy
Michigan
Member since Jun 2023
2 posts
Posted on 6/20/23 at 5:35 am to
Has anyone been there? Did you like it? I want to visit next week
Posted by Big Scrub TX
Member since Dec 2013
33640 posts
Posted on 6/20/23 at 12:00 pm to
quote:

Anyone ever been? Is it a must take trip?
Yes. It's one of only two places I've ever been, that, despite unrealistically high expectations, it still shattered those expectations!

I would leave enough time to drive the entire "loop" at least once and just commit to getting out at every single stop and taking your time.

IMO, the absolute highlight is Artists' Point @ The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Leave yourself an hour or two just to sit their and be with it. It's the only place I've ever been that looked fake in person. I truly find it the most peaceful and breathtaking spot on the globe.

I agree with trying to stay in the park, but that might be tough this season if you haven't already made plans.
Posted by NATidefan
Two hours North of Birmingham
Member since Dec 2008
36182 posts
Posted on 6/20/23 at 12:29 pm to
Stay at canyon campground/lodge in the park. You can reach any part of the park easily from there.

Stay 5 days at least and add 2 for the Tetons.

Divide the park up into sections to do per day (a loop)

1. Lamar Valley (Northeast) up to Beartooth.

2. Old faithful and geyser areas (South West)

3. Canyon area and lake, maybe?

4. Mammoth springs (NorthWest)

5. Lake and/or maybe drive out to Cody for a museum and rodeo?

We flew into Denver and drove up and hit RMNP as well. Then flew out through salt lake city. So we entered thr park from the south and left through the west. So we managed to see pretty much the whole park that way and didn't do alot of backtrack driving.


Rent or buy a 200-600mm zoom lens.


This post was edited on 6/20/23 at 12:40 pm
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