Originally Posted by Whttail_in_MT
Where were the wild burros?


He must be confusing Custer State Park in South Dakota and YNP. Many people hit the Black Hills before heading to YNP.

Here's my suggestions:

Take the Hike down the rim of Upper Falls in the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. The force of the water going over the edge is exhilarating.

Don't ignore Grand Teton National Park. Grand Teton starts about 12 miles south of the South Gate of YNP. The Tetons are one of the World's wonders. Plan one day for GTNP and try for a morning float trip on the snake. You can book it through many places, but if you book it though the Jackson Lake Lodge, you won't have to go all the way into Jackson to meet the busses that take you to where they put in.

Do walk the boardwalk trails in the geyser basins. You never know when you will be treated to the eruption of a sporadic and unpredictable geyser and the farther you walk away from the mail parking areas, the fewer people you'll run into.

Swim in the Firehole River. Yes there will be quite a few people, but go earlier in the day.

You'll see lots of walking sticks with bear bells. Bear pepper-spray also. Watch for bear scat. You'll recognize it because it has little bells in it and smells of pepper.

Go to Old Faithful early in the morning to avoid the crowds and then walk the geyser basin -- Early means whenever is is expected to erupt before 8 a.m. I've witnessed Old Faithful with the company of 50 people and with the company of 1,000. The former is MUCH more desirable.

Have fun!




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