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Colorado/Yellowstone road trip - July
Posted on 3/12/25 at 8:34 pm
Posted on 3/12/25 at 8:34 pm
The wife and I plus our 6 and 4 year old are going to do 28 days or so and looking for suggestions. We will be flying into Denver and spending the first 12 days in the suburbs of Denver visiting friends and family. From there we are wide open.
We have gone west on I-70 many times so I am thinking of taking our time to head north and then fly out of Bozeman. Initial thoughts were to spend 3-4 days in Steamboat Springs, then head north towards Yellowstone. That’s a 9 hour run so I would like to break it up with a 2-3 night stay over somewhere on the way. That would leave us just over a week in the Yellowstone area.
Thanks for any suggestions.
We have gone west on I-70 many times so I am thinking of taking our time to head north and then fly out of Bozeman. Initial thoughts were to spend 3-4 days in Steamboat Springs, then head north towards Yellowstone. That’s a 9 hour run so I would like to break it up with a 2-3 night stay over somewhere on the way. That would leave us just over a week in the Yellowstone area.
Thanks for any suggestions.
This post was edited on 3/12/25 at 8:36 pm
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Posted on 3/12/25 at 9:21 pm to nolaTiger24
We flew into Denver, stayed one night in Golden to watch drag racing the next day. Drove to Estes Park and stayed 2 nights. Then drive up to Grand Tetons. Stayed 2 nights at Signal Mountain Lodge. This was worth the price for the view. Floated the Snake River. Then drove up to Yellowstone and stayed 2 nights at Old Faithful Inn. Then drove up to Canyon Lodge. Stayed 2 nights. Drove up to Bozeman and flew home. I think a total of 9 days to do that.
This post was edited on 3/12/25 at 9:25 pm
Posted on 3/12/25 at 9:25 pm to nolaTiger24
there isn’t a whole lot to see in that stretch of WY between CO and YS, certainly not 2-3 days worth. I’d plan on a one night pit stop and power thru to YS. You should plan on at least a couple nights in grand Tetons NP also
Posted on 3/12/25 at 10:08 pm to cgrand
agree with this. would definitely add 2-3 nights for Teton. We like Teton more than YS.
Posted on 3/12/25 at 10:29 pm to GITiger66
Yea I should have been more clear, we are going to include Teton into the trip
The thought of powering through Wyoming to get north seems like the way to go as well.
The thought of powering through Wyoming to get north seems like the way to go as well.
Posted on 3/13/25 at 9:20 am to nolaTiger24
we stopped one night in saratoga springs theres a nice hot springs resort type place there if your wife is into that. stay inside the parks when you get there if you can it makes a huge difference
Posted on 3/13/25 at 11:11 am to nolaTiger24
Pinedale is a neat place with hiking and lakes behind the ski area.
Lander is cool also with a couple waterfall hikes nearby plus the drive from there to Tetons is beautiful. You go through Bridger Teton National Forest and over Togwotee Pass in the Absaroka Mountains.
Unless there is a specific activity you are into like backpacking, climbing or mtn biking, there isnt enough for 2-3 days at either place.
Lander is cool also with a couple waterfall hikes nearby plus the drive from there to Tetons is beautiful. You go through Bridger Teton National Forest and over Togwotee Pass in the Absaroka Mountains.
Unless there is a specific activity you are into like backpacking, climbing or mtn biking, there isnt enough for 2-3 days at either place.
Posted on 3/13/25 at 11:14 am to nolaTiger24
Grand Tetons. Not much else to see in southern Wyoming until the Teton range.
Posted on 3/13/25 at 1:03 pm to nolaTiger24
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28 days or so
You're either a teacher or accepted Trump's buyout
Posted on 3/13/25 at 1:05 pm to cgrand
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there isn’t a whole lot to see in that stretch of WY between CO and YS, certainly not 2-3 days worth. I’d plan on a one night pit stop and power thru to YS. You should plan on at least a couple nights in grand Tetons NP also
This. If you have the kind of time you're talking about, maybe go through Grand Junction or Durango and through Utah/SLC on the way to Jackson Hole. Lots of sights and things to do with that scenic route.
Posted on 3/14/25 at 8:40 pm to nolaTiger24
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I am thinking of taking our time to head north and then fly out of Bozeman.
Plan an extra day or so in Bozeman, there is lots to do there.
Posted on 3/14/25 at 9:26 pm to rbiggarjr
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Grand Tetons. Not much else to see in southern Wyoming until the Teton range.
Wind River Range
This post was edited on 3/14/25 at 9:28 pm
Posted on 3/17/25 at 9:20 am to nolaTiger24
Thermpolis WY for the hot springs, Enis MT was a nice little town with a ghost town near by.
Posted on 3/17/25 at 2:01 pm to nolaTiger24
Bit of a hijack, but same topic:
Anything I should look into doing near Island Park, ID that isn’t Yellowstone or Grand Teton? Will be there in July as well.
Anything I should look into doing near Island Park, ID that isn’t Yellowstone or Grand Teton? Will be there in July as well.
Posted on 3/17/25 at 3:48 pm to BlackCoffeeKid
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Island Park, ID
Things to Do
The Island Park, Idaho area is teaming with both summer and winter activities. From our famous Island Park snowmobiling, cross country skiing and snowshoeing to our renown area. Enjoy fabulous fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking and scenic walking. Don’t forget to bring your camera, there’s always a reason to snap a photo in Island Park.
Historical Sites
Largest Volcanic Caldera
Big Springs
Continental Divide
Historic Henry’s Lake
Mesa Falls
Johnny Sacks Cabin at Big Springs
Coffee Pot Rapids
Harriman State Park
Island Park Summary
Nez Perce Indians
Earthquake Lake “Quake Lake”
Island Park Reservoir
Old Union Pacific Railroad
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