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Yellowstone or Rocky Mountain?
Posted on 5/3/16 at 1:28 pm
Posted on 5/3/16 at 1:28 pm
THinking about driving to one of them in the next 2 weeks for a few days for the hell of it. Asking for a few suggestions
This post was edited on 5/3/16 at 4:47 pm
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Posted on 5/3/16 at 1:38 pm to TigersHuskers
Not sure about RMNP but Yellowstone can be fun in May. Most of the roads should be open but check with the park. The only time I went in mid May it was very nice. Snow everywhere but the roads were clear. The buffalo herds should be pushed down in the valleys so you will seen lots of animals.
If you are looking to hike you may need crampons for icy areas.
If you are looking to hike you may need crampons for icy areas.
Posted on 5/3/16 at 1:43 pm to Nodust
I live in Denver and Wyoming received a good bit of snow last week. I would check with the park before heading up to Yellowstone. The Colorado Rockies should be fine to visit if this helps?
Posted on 5/3/16 at 4:30 pm to EngineerOnDemand
Don't you think the trail ridge road would be closed at some parts due to snow this early in the season?
Posted on 5/3/16 at 5:29 pm to TheIndulger
Yes on the RMNP website it says trail ridge road wont be open til may 27th.
Posted on 5/3/16 at 6:20 pm to TigersHuskers
It's still too early to visit both IMO. Wait til June, otherwise there will be road closures throughout bc of snow.
Posted on 5/3/16 at 10:06 pm to PNW
Ill be working 60+ hours a week after late May so now is my only time to do it
Posted on 5/4/16 at 12:22 am to TigersHuskers
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be working 60+ hours a week after late May so now is my only time to d
Heck I'd go. The crowds will be lighter. Shouldn't be a bad drive from Omaha if that's where you are starting from.
Posted on 5/4/16 at 8:37 am to TigersHuskers
I think you will have better luck at Yellowstone/Grand Teton than at RMNP.
Trail Ridge Road doesn't open until Memorial Day weekend, and while you can still go to other places in the park, it is the biggest attraction.
We were in Yellowstone in mid to late May about 9 years ago and it was nice. No big crowds, but most of the roads were open. The only thing closed was the upper loop section between Canyon Village and Tower Junction and the road out to the northeast entrance.
Looking at the Yellowstone website right now, they have a live map that shows road closures and about half the park's main roads are closed. Here is the map. I would keep an eye on that as your trip gets closer.
Trail Ridge Road doesn't open until Memorial Day weekend, and while you can still go to other places in the park, it is the biggest attraction.
We were in Yellowstone in mid to late May about 9 years ago and it was nice. No big crowds, but most of the roads were open. The only thing closed was the upper loop section between Canyon Village and Tower Junction and the road out to the northeast entrance.
Looking at the Yellowstone website right now, they have a live map that shows road closures and about half the park's main roads are closed. Here is the map. I would keep an eye on that as your trip gets closer.
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