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Yellowstone
Posted on 2/2/19 at 12:09 pm
Posted on 2/2/19 at 12:09 pm
Thinking about going this summer to Yellowstone for 5 days. Has anyone here done that and can provide any info? Like where to fly into, where to stay, what all to do (besides the obvious). We didn’t know about getting a hotel or trying one of those “rent an RV” place. Any advice will be appreciated.
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Posted on 2/2/19 at 12:20 pm to riverparish
It's been several years since I've been, so my recs are likely dated, but I will say if you're thinking about it now, book very soon. It wouldn't surprise me if all the hotels in the park are already booked for the summer. Yellowstone is VERY popular and a lot of people book up to a year in advance. RV spots may be even more difficult.
There are a lot outside the park though, including a lot of VRBO's. People fly into either Salt Lake City or Jackson Hole. Jcakson is closer, but flights are pricier. I think SLC is about a 3-4 hour drive.
There are a lot outside the park though, including a lot of VRBO's. People fly into either Salt Lake City or Jackson Hole. Jcakson is closer, but flights are pricier. I think SLC is about a 3-4 hour drive.
Posted on 2/2/19 at 12:27 pm to riverparish
Terribly crowded during the tourist season. Best to visit in the shoulder season.
Posted on 2/2/19 at 2:34 pm to riverparish
Idaho falls, Idaho, Jackson, Wyoming, and Bozeman, Montana are the 3 places to fly into. All are small airports and similar in price and distance to Yellowstone. None of them are close, all around 1.5 hours away. Its slow moving out there, so if you are spending 5 nights that's going to be 4 days in the park which is honestly plenty. But I wouldn't plan to do much on the day of your arrival and departure as everything is slow.
You need to book your hotels asap as the best stuff sells out fast. There won't be much available inside the park even now. Expect to pay $200-250 for a Motel 8 type of room anywhere within 50 miles of the park. Its just how it is.
The towns of West Yellowstone and Gardiner are both worth a couple of hours. Most of the towns out there are. Its a great place to just take your time, road trip, and enjoy nature.
As said, expect all the big stuff in the park to be packed especially mid day. The best thing to do is to wake up early with a breakfast to go, then take a nap by a creek or great view somewhere and chill mid day, then enjoy the evening again.
You need to book your hotels asap as the best stuff sells out fast. There won't be much available inside the park even now. Expect to pay $200-250 for a Motel 8 type of room anywhere within 50 miles of the park. Its just how it is.
The towns of West Yellowstone and Gardiner are both worth a couple of hours. Most of the towns out there are. Its a great place to just take your time, road trip, and enjoy nature.
As said, expect all the big stuff in the park to be packed especially mid day. The best thing to do is to wake up early with a breakfast to go, then take a nap by a creek or great view somewhere and chill mid day, then enjoy the evening again.
Posted on 2/2/19 at 5:33 pm to riverparish
Stay in the park
hit the roadside stuff early am before the Asian tour busses get there
pick out a 1/2 day hike each day
catch the valley wildlife viewing late afternoon
we were there 7/4 holiday week and once you got off the road it was fine
hit the roadside stuff early am before the Asian tour busses get there
pick out a 1/2 day hike each day
catch the valley wildlife viewing late afternoon
we were there 7/4 holiday week and once you got off the road it was fine
Posted on 2/3/19 at 3:15 pm to riverparish
Fly into Jackson. Stay a couple of nights in Jackson and hit the Teton National Park. Wildlife viewing here is fantastic and it is only 25 minutes from Jackson. Go on in to Yellowstone for a few days.
Yellowstone in the summer can be a grind. Lots of traffic, RVs, rubber necking, etc... makes for a long drive if you aren't on the roads very early. Staying in the park can be pricey if you don't book well in advance. Check into this pretty quick. If you stay outside just outside the park then you are dealing with the same drive in/out every day.
Don't know if there are any rent an RV places in Jackson but renting an SUV is super expensive.
Yellowstone in the summer can be a grind. Lots of traffic, RVs, rubber necking, etc... makes for a long drive if you aren't on the roads very early. Staying in the park can be pricey if you don't book well in advance. Check into this pretty quick. If you stay outside just outside the park then you are dealing with the same drive in/out every day.
Don't know if there are any rent an RV places in Jackson but renting an SUV is super expensive.
This post was edited on 2/3/19 at 3:28 pm
Posted on 2/3/19 at 8:05 pm to riverparish
Thanks for all the advice. It’s greatly appreciated.
Posted on 2/4/19 at 12:13 pm to riverparish
I personally enjoy Grand Teton national park more than Yellowstone. That being said, going to Yellowstone at least once in your life is worth it. You want to stay in Yellowstone for the best experience. Cabins book up fast, not too sure about the camp sites.
There is a lot of driving in Yellowstone. Speed limits are slow and roads are crowded.
Bring a decent pair of binoculars. I forgot mine last summer and ended up buying an overpriced set in Jackson Hole.
Also, be prepared to walk a lot. That is the only way it is really worth it. At Ol' Faithful there is a trail that I think is about 2.5 miles one direction. So many people don't do this, but they really should. Not only do you get to see so much more, these areas are going to be less crowded.
There is a lot of driving in Yellowstone. Speed limits are slow and roads are crowded.
Bring a decent pair of binoculars. I forgot mine last summer and ended up buying an overpriced set in Jackson Hole.
Also, be prepared to walk a lot. That is the only way it is really worth it. At Ol' Faithful there is a trail that I think is about 2.5 miles one direction. So many people don't do this, but they really should. Not only do you get to see so much more, these areas are going to be less crowded.
Posted on 7/1/19 at 1:09 pm to riverparish
Yellowstone is terrible in the summer. I live 6 hours from it and only go during spring or winter.
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