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Re: Yellowstone and other parks rong #11236173 06/08/16
Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 7,859 The RED part of MD S StoneCutter Campfire Outfitter
StoneCutter Campfire Outfitter S Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 7,859 The RED part of MD	Sakoluvr, great pictures. The last time I was there, I only had an old style camera and haven't looked at the pictures in years. Your pics bring back memories. If you wouldn't mind sir, please post some more. I'd appreciate it, thank you. "Government is not the solution to our problem, government is the problem." Ronald Reagan

Re: Yellowstone and other parks rong #11236343 06/09/16
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 5,082 Etna, Wyoming S Snake River Marksman Campfire Tracker
Snake River Marksman Campfire Tracker S Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 5,082 Etna, Wyoming	Stupidity is expensive If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck!

Re: Yellowstone and other parks rong #11236348 06/09/16
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 5,082 Etna, Wyoming S Snake River Marksman Campfire Tracker
Snake River Marksman Campfire Tracker S Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 5,082 Etna, Wyoming	Stupidity is expensive If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck!

Re: Yellowstone and other parks rong #11236430 06/09/16
Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 7,859 The RED part of MD S StoneCutter Campfire Outfitter
StoneCutter Campfire Outfitter S Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 7,859 The RED part of MD	Snake, thanks for the pics. "Government is not the solution to our problem, government is the problem." Ronald Reagan

Re: Yellowstone and other parks rong #11236765 06/09/16
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,577 Likes: 2 Bozeman, MT shrapnel Campfire Ranger
shrapnel Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,577 Likes: 2 Bozeman, MT	This is what it looked like this morning. If you want to talk to someone that goes through the park every week, PM me...

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Re: Yellowstone and other parks rong #11236924 06/09/16
Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 10,731 Likes: 1 upstate ny R rong OP Campfire Outfitter
OP rong Campfire Outfitter R Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 10,731 Likes: 1 upstate ny	Thanks for the input so far guys. As mentioned I was out there 25 yrs ago,and loved all the "silly" stuff,and I think my family would also. I would like to get them off the beaten path and see some wildlife as well as some of the GEO features YS offers.

Re: Yellowstone and other parks Sakoluvr #11236994 06/09/16
Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 3,891 Edge of nowhere B bangeye Campfire Tracker
bangeye Campfire Tracker B Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 3,891 Edge of nowhere	Originally Posted by Sakoluvr I went mid to late July last year. I kept hearing about traffic and crowds before we went but the only time there was traffic was at the entrance gates (maybe a 5-10 minute wait) or when a herd of bison was crossing the road. Go see all of the "stupid stuff" as Alaskajim referred to. It is ALL worth it in spades! Sure some places are a little crowded so get an early start every day. Lamar valley is fantastic. The thermal pools are amazing as is the grand canyon of Yellowstone. We saw Grizly and Black Bears, Bison, Pronghorn, Mule Deer and way more.... My family loved it so much, we are headed back West again this summer. Check out VRBO for houses to rent This echos my experiences the two visits I have made. I originally was looking forward to mainly the wildlife but found the geothermal features interesting too.

Re: Yellowstone and other parks SockPuppet #11237010 06/09/16
Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 3,891 Edge of nowhere B bangeye Campfire Tracker
bangeye Campfire Tracker B Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 3,891 Edge of nowhere	Originally Posted by SockPuppet Don't overlook Grant Teton NP while you're there. Seems everyone is hell bent on getting to Yellowstone, but Grant Teton is my favorite. I will also +1 this advice Teatons were great. During our stay we would drive out the road to Gros Ventu my spelling may be off but it's pronounced grove vonte. Each evening we would see moose feeding in the willows along the river. I would add that it would be a good idea to get each member of the group a set of binoculars. If on a budget the Leupold yosemites are good or I have found some pretty good older poro prism binoculars on ebay for as low as $15-$20 as I keep someting in each of my vehicles. Last edited by bangeye; 06/09/16.

Re: Yellowstone and other parks rong #11237038 06/09/16
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 5,082 Etna, Wyoming S Snake River Marksman Campfire Tracker
Snake River Marksman Campfire Tracker S Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 5,082 Etna, Wyoming	A spotting scope or tripod adapter for binoculars with a tripod makes showing everyone else in the family that bear in the woods that only you can see much easier than "you see that tall red looking pine tree? just to the right about 50yds and back another 20? see that grey blob? That's the bear..." Stupidity is expensive If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck!

Re: Yellowstone and other parks rong #11237071 06/09/16
Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 13,104 Kodiak & AZ D dennisinaz Campfire Outfitter
dennisinaz Campfire Outfitter D Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 13,104 Kodiak & AZ	I went two years ago. We always stay in a campground in West Yellowstone. Only time there were long lines was when a bear or something was in sight of the road. It was chaos then. NRA Benefactor Member Those who live by the sword get shot by those who don't.

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Re: Yellowstone and other parks rong #11237142 06/09/16
Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 6,519 Woodland Park, Colorado WyColoCowboy Campfire Tracker
WyColoCowboy Campfire Tracker Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 6,519 Woodland Park, Colorado	Why is everyone so worried about "traffic"? It's not rush hour. You shouldn't be in a hurry to get anywhere. If cars are jammed up, it's because there's bears or moose or something cool to look at. Take your time and enjoy yourself. Spend at least two days in GTNP, then head up to Yellowstone. If you're looking at next year, make reservations now for cabins inside the park. Don't stay in Jackson and try to do Yellowstone. Stay in Jackson and do GTNP, then stay in Yellowstone for the rest of the trip. Oh and pay attention to the signs: "And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor."

Re: Yellowstone and other parks rong #11237493 06/09/16
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moose444 Campfire Member M Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 204 cody wy	The car wreck on Sunday, caused by azzhst crossing the center line. Three vehicles one flipped. No serious injuries. Today was pickup versus motorcycles today with three dead. The [bleep] speed limit on northfork is fifty. The fatal today was caused by some azzzhat passing in as double yellow line blind curve. Hope he rots in jail forever. I hate going up north fork, nobody but me does the speed limit. Sick of the highway patrol doing nothing Last edited by moose444; 06/09/16.

Re: Yellowstone and other parks rong #11240164 06/10/16
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 555 MN and AK Alaskajim Campfire Regular
Alaskajim Campfire Regular Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 555 MN and AK	I apologize for calling some of Yellowstones natural wonders 'stupid stuff'. That was stupid of me to label them that. I've spent much time in Yellowstone and GTNP and to me getting off the path away from the people is what interests me most. I dont handle crowds very well. Not everybody thinks like that, but to me seeing the tourist traps crowded by people took away the natural beauty. I hope you have fun in the parks and find a place to stay nearby. My favorite areas are Antelope and Lamar valley and that NE entrance area along with the Beartooth highway which just recently opened. I'd also recommend the Flagg ranch for accommodations BTW.

Re: Yellowstone and other parks rong #11240515 06/11/16
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LostHighway Campfire Regular L Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,176	If you can get up to Banff. In Yellowstone- Minerva Terrace is a must see. Last edited by LostHighway; 06/11/16.

Re: Yellowstone and other parks rong #11241071 06/11/16
Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 10,731 Likes: 1 upstate ny R rong OP Campfire Outfitter
OP rong Campfire Outfitter R Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 10,731 Likes: 1 upstate ny	thanks guys,we're working on it

Re: Yellowstone and other parks rong #11243338 06/12/16
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24mileboy Campfire Regular 2 Joined: May 2006 Posts: 649 Pocatello, Idaho	Spend some time in West Yellowstone, Quake Lake, Hebgen Lake areas.

Re: Yellowstone and other parks rong #11243395 06/12/16
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 6,152 Down South C Cruiser1 Campfire Tracker
Cruiser1 Campfire Tracker C Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 6,152 Down South	Been there last few days,in Cody tonight,JH next 3 nights. We flew in to Bozeman and stayed just north of Gardiner. If you consider that route, I can recommend a GREAT place to stay; best innkeeper I have ever worked with. By the way, Bison Jam is not a preserve. This caused a 3 mile backup, but we were on the other side and could literally have touched these as they passed my car

Re: Yellowstone and other parks rong #11243425 06/12/16
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OP rong Campfire Outfitter R Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 10,731 Likes: 1 upstate ny	Thanks guys,keep 'em coming. Trying to get her to look at flying into Bozeman,but she's got a thing about Southwest.

Re: Yellowstone and other parks rong #11243438 06/12/16
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 6,152 Down South C Cruiser1 Campfire Tracker
Cruiser1 Campfire Tracker C Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 6,152 Down South	Drop me a pm, North entrance worked great for us. Be glad to talk to you. Crowds at popular places are getting bad. Park set record last year and this year up 15% higher.

Re: Yellowstone and other parks rong #11243472 06/12/16
Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 30,286 Brad Campfire 'Bwana
Brad Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 30,286	Week before last, I'm partial to GTNP. Go find some trails and walk. Beats YNP this time of year IMO. “Perfection is Achieved Not When There Is Nothing More to Add, But When There Is Nothing Left to Take Away” Antoine de Saint-Exupery

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