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Yellowstone Trip Info (Travel, Accommodations, Sights, etc.)
Posted on 7/13/15 at 10:57 am
Posted on 7/13/15 at 10:57 am
A little background: Just began my research on this possible trip this morning. It would be 4 or 5 nights in the second week of September.
Do you have any insight on the best (convenience and price) way to get in to the park? So far, it seems that flying in to Jackson Hole and driving 2 hours may be the best bet. Thoughts?
What about accommodations? I prefer minimalist with a heavy emphasis on location. A tent/teepee would be just fine for me. I know at this time the average nightly temp is around freezing. As long as I have proper gear, I'm OK with that.
The park is huge, obviously. At this point in September I read that the elk rut is the thing to see. And to do so, I've read that one should probably stay at Mammoth Hot Springs?
Any and all info/tips you have would be greatly appreciated. As well as any useful websites/blogs! TIA
Do you have any insight on the best (convenience and price) way to get in to the park? So far, it seems that flying in to Jackson Hole and driving 2 hours may be the best bet. Thoughts?
What about accommodations? I prefer minimalist with a heavy emphasis on location. A tent/teepee would be just fine for me. I know at this time the average nightly temp is around freezing. As long as I have proper gear, I'm OK with that.
The park is huge, obviously. At this point in September I read that the elk rut is the thing to see. And to do so, I've read that one should probably stay at Mammoth Hot Springs?
Any and all info/tips you have would be greatly appreciated. As well as any useful websites/blogs! TIA
This post was edited on 7/13/15 at 11:17 am
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Posted on 7/13/15 at 11:08 am to Haydo
I'd fly into Bozeman and get into West Yellowstone. More to do on that side. I'm not sure about the camping in the actual park. If you want a fishing guide, let me know and I'll post up my buddy's info.
Posted on 7/13/15 at 11:08 am to Haydo
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Posted on 7/13/15 at 11:13 am to Motorboat
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If you want a fishing guide, let me know and I'll post up my buddy's info.
I'd appreciate this info, we are going in a few weeks
Posted on 7/13/15 at 11:16 am to LoneStarTiger
Heading there end of august, flying into jackson hole and out of bozeman to save backtracking. Flight and rental car were actually cheaper this route than flying in and out of same airport.
Staying one night in jackson hole, rented a cabin in the teton nation park for two nights, one night at the old faitful inn, then the final night in gardiner on the north entrance of the park.
I elk hunted out of gardner this past fall and the area is beautiful, I've had quite a few people say that the grand tetons are much more prettier than yellowstone.
Staying one night in jackson hole, rented a cabin in the teton nation park for two nights, one night at the old faitful inn, then the final night in gardiner on the north entrance of the park.
I elk hunted out of gardner this past fall and the area is beautiful, I've had quite a few people say that the grand tetons are much more prettier than yellowstone.
This post was edited on 7/13/15 at 11:17 am
Posted on 7/13/15 at 11:22 am to Haydo
We rented a cabin house near Mack's Inn in Island Park, Idaho on Henry's Fork, a wonderful stream. We were about a 20 minute drive to West Yellowstone. Spent an entire day sitting on the dock behind the cabin watching moose walk in the water. Yellowstone is nice, but don't miss out on the surrounding area, which is also nice.
Posted on 7/13/15 at 11:39 am to Haydo
We always stayed in Jackson Hole. Its a cool town. We stayed on the north side once in Gardiner and we didn't like it as much.
The Grand Tetons are worth the stay in Jackson Hole.
My biggest tip: Skip Old Faithful.
The Grand Tetons are worth the stay in Jackson Hole.
My biggest tip: Skip Old Faithful.
Posted on 7/13/15 at 11:46 am to Haydo
It may be better by September, but I hate camping in the crowded national park campgrounds. What we did to avoid that was go to the backcountry office and book sites that were a couple miles from a trailhead. Then we would drive around and see/do whatever we wanted that day, cook dinner in the parking lot, and hike in to a campsite all to ourselves in the late evening. We did a different site every night. Great way to hit the highlights and avoid the crowds some if you have never been. Bring bug spray.
This post was edited on 7/13/15 at 11:47 am
Posted on 7/13/15 at 12:27 pm to Haydo
If you like fishing, the Yellowstone River has huge rainbow trout that I tricked into biting a dry fly. I was using a zebco 33 and POS rod and I found a dry fly in my tackle box. I let out about 8 ft of line and kept the fly dancing over their heads until they got mad enough to strike. You can walk the bank and see the fish without spooking them.
We also got a guide to take us out on the lake for lake trout.
It's a great family trip. Mount Rushmore, Devils Tower, Deadwood, Custer Battlefield...take advantage of being out West.
We also got a guide to take us out on the lake for lake trout.
It's a great family trip. Mount Rushmore, Devils Tower, Deadwood, Custer Battlefield...take advantage of being out West.
Posted on 7/13/15 at 1:47 pm to Haydo
For flying there I'd look at Bozeman.
I've tent camped there twice. Grant Village was the first time, we were lucky to get it the day we showed up. Good central location and on the lake.
The second time was at the peak of tourist season in 2013 and we were damn lucky to get anything at all. We got to the park very early (8AM maybe) and we were told everything was full except Indian Creek. We rushed there and got a decent spot but it was full within an hour.
In September you should have no trouble with crowds. Aside from the lodge at Old Faithful I think tent camping is the best way to do Yellowstone. Just figure out what you want to see and find the campground that is closest. I would not recommend Indian Creek, Grant Village wasn't a bad option, I'd probably go for Norris Junction if I ever do it again.
September is a great time to go and you are on target with our expectations. The elk rut will have a lot of elk at Mammoth Hot Springs but there will be a lot at other locations in the park. I would not stay at Mammoth Hot Springs, it is a long way from anywhere else. And the spring has largely dried up, there is still some geyser activity there but I was disappointed compared to what it was 30 years ago. And the park is absolutely huge, allow a lot of time for driving. Yellowstone Falls is a must visit, and if you get a chance it's well worth it to drive over Beartooth Pass
I've tent camped there twice. Grant Village was the first time, we were lucky to get it the day we showed up. Good central location and on the lake.
The second time was at the peak of tourist season in 2013 and we were damn lucky to get anything at all. We got to the park very early (8AM maybe) and we were told everything was full except Indian Creek. We rushed there and got a decent spot but it was full within an hour.
In September you should have no trouble with crowds. Aside from the lodge at Old Faithful I think tent camping is the best way to do Yellowstone. Just figure out what you want to see and find the campground that is closest. I would not recommend Indian Creek, Grant Village wasn't a bad option, I'd probably go for Norris Junction if I ever do it again.
September is a great time to go and you are on target with our expectations. The elk rut will have a lot of elk at Mammoth Hot Springs but there will be a lot at other locations in the park. I would not stay at Mammoth Hot Springs, it is a long way from anywhere else. And the spring has largely dried up, there is still some geyser activity there but I was disappointed compared to what it was 30 years ago. And the park is absolutely huge, allow a lot of time for driving. Yellowstone Falls is a must visit, and if you get a chance it's well worth it to drive over Beartooth Pass
Posted on 7/13/15 at 1:51 pm to Haydo
Bookmarked for my future trip there, please come back and give a report.
Posted on 7/13/15 at 1:52 pm to Haydo
We went in from the east side from Cody, WY. But our trip began in Denver and went to Mt Rushmore, Devils Tower, Custers last stand then Yellowstone and Grand Tetons. Ended up flying out of Seattle. I believe Billings, MT would be the closets major airport from the east entrances. It's beautiful out there. Enjoy.
This post was edited on 7/13/15 at 1:53 pm
Posted on 7/13/15 at 4:16 pm to Haydo
There are two ways to see Yellowstone. One, like 95% of the tourist see, the other is mainly backcountry. The times I've been there, the touristy areas are extremely crowded.
Posted on 8/17/15 at 10:44 am to RogerTheShrubber
we are going in two weeks - landing in Jackson WY and driving to Glacier NP, will stop in Virginia city and Bison NP along the way and will stop in Yellowstone on the way back before we fly out of Jackson about a week later.
Posted on 8/17/15 at 12:25 pm to Haydo
whitewater rafting is an absolute must
Posted on 8/17/15 at 2:46 pm to william45
Yes I've been making a list of must do activities
Posted on 8/17/15 at 4:52 pm to Haydo
I took my family two years ago, loved the Roosevelt lodge area in the NE corner. Saw wolves (in camp) bears, and pretty much everything else. The Rough rider cabins are cheap. You will need to plan your visit the park in huge, we stayed in three different locations.
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