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mrs slumlord is at Acadia now, had to get reservations and pay a permit fee, get a window hanger thingy for the mirror.

And have to arrive at the gate at your appointed slot time.

Ya know....because of the covid

yes I have reservation at Jackson Hole for 1 night then at a lodge at Yellowstone lake for 2 nights.

Just north of Jackson in the Tetons is a Jenny lake stop and do the boat tour.

For a first time, and you've got the cash, apparently, I'd try a guided bus tour, preferably in an open-top. Otherwise, you're going to get traffic, traffic, traffic. At least with the bus OPEN TOP you can rip off a few pictures. Book a trip to Lamar from the lake lodge first thing, if that skunks you can cancel a second day of, say, Geyser Tour. If it's good, at least someone else will be doing the driving with a PLACE TO PARK.

I suppose seeing Old Faithful is mandatory because of its iconic status. I was through there on a bicycle in 2019 and found it somewhat underwhelming. I ended up staying there long enough for three eruptions while waiting for some thunderstorms to pass and it did become more impressive after you witness the regularity of it. Other than that it was crowded and the food available in the local packed restaurant was absolutely horrible.

Likewise, maybe it’s just me but I wasn’t all that impressed with the other geysers, mudpots etc. What did impress me were the numerous hot springs around the shore of the lake, it really gets across that you are sitting on a giant hot stove.

Due to time constraints and lack of phone service to make arrangements I didn’t have the time to get up to the Lamar Valley, but my cousin and his wife were there some years back and saw wolves and a grizzly in a stand-off over a carcass.

Two days? I would suggest one day for a tour and another devoted to just spotting wildlife.

In 2019 though there were bars showing on my iPhone cell service was practically non existent, I was told due to demand vs towers available. Keep that in mind if you’re planning on making calls while away from the lodge.

Some great suggestions many of which I will likely try. The guided bus sounds interesting. Traffic in Yellowstone sounds disappointing. Doe anyone recommend a pre purchased pass or anything like that? Any other ideas to make the trip smoother??

We’ll be there most of the next 6 days, and the surrounding area. My brother in law lives in Bozeman and his girlfriend is pumped to take us around the park. If you asked this question next week I’d have all kinds of advice but it’s my first time out here.

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I showed some folks the Park in one day a few years ago. Hit the Gardiner gate before sun-up and hit it again leaving at around 11:00 P.M. We didn't miss much. We didn't do it justice but the folks still remember it.

Lamar Valley early and late, and Geyser Basin on an all day run.

Don’t pass up the mud pots

Just because Aunt Susie is in a huffy huff to gorge on Sysco gravy n onions at the lodge, throw her a pack of crackers.

Good deal......have a safe trip......

Don't feed the bears.......

Another vote for Lamar Valley if you like to watch buffalo. We were there in early June and the weather was great, but it may be a bit warm now just to go sit in the safe and watch u less early or late. I’ve heard the bugs can be bad this time of year as well

The Yellowstone Grand Canyon is beautiful, walk the path down to the falls, they are awesome

I love the Lamar Valley. Lots of wildlife and used to be great fly fishing. Not sure about the fishing now, last time I was there the cutthroat populations were down. Still worthwhile though.

Pet a buffalo

Yep, what others have said, Lamar Valley. Camera and binocs needed. Some of the Asian tourists are entertaining as well. You'll see.

Just returned from 5 days there yesterday. Very,very crowded! Lots of traffic and no parking. Attendance this year had exceeded their busiest year ever a week ago. Book a yellow bus tour if you can. They were sold out for us. A boat tour on Lake Yellowstone is also nice. Again you must book in advance. The road closure between Lake Yellowstone and Lamar makes for a very long trip around through Mammoth. 3 hours or so each way. May be longer if you encounter a bison jam!
Very limited dine in options available. I waited in line 2 and a half hours for a table at the Old Faithful Inn. The Lake Hotel Dining room is only available for hotel guests and sold out for the year.You can get on a waiting list but that closes down very fast. If you are staying in the Hotel itself you can dine in for breakfast if you are early.
All other dining in the park was carry out. All had long lines.
Also very smokey due to wild fires in Idaho and Montana.

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Take a spotting scope and binoculars, they will be used a lot in Lamar valley.

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