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| 1st Visit to Grand Teton & Yellowstone | 7/7/2008 | John |
Q: I have lower back problems so we have been putting off making vacation plans. We have always wanted ...
A: My first suggestion would be to see if either Colter Bay or Flagg Ranch have any room. Jackson hole ...
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| yosemite upper loop | 7/7/2008 | John |
Q: will be traveling from old faithful and will leave at 7 am going up north after spending the ...
A: Two issues to consider...Altitude and heat. If you pace yourselves properly Washburn and the Canyon ...
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| jackson & yellowstone | 6/29/2008 | Sue Mecham |
Q: I have 3 weeks in the north west. For about 10 days of the alloted time we will be visiting friends ...
A: For Yellowstone, keep trying 1.866.439-7375 and ask for any openings or cancellations for your ...
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| jackson & yellowstone | 6/28/2008 | Sue Mecham |
Q: I have 3 weeks in the north west. For about 10 days of the alloted time we will be visiting friends ...
A: It is nearly too late for planning a trip this summer... but there are bound to be cancellations and ...
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| ONE DAY TRIP FROM BILLINGS AND BACK | 6/27/2008 | John |
Q: About 30 of us - all ages - would like to spend one day driving through Yellowstone Park leaving ...
A: Wow...tough bill to fill, but here is my best shot. Take Hwy 212 over Beartooth Pass into ...
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| 3 days in yellowstone | 6/20/2008 | John |
Q: Do you have any suggestions for a good place to stay just north of the park so we can view the ...
A: We just got back from a short weekend get away...sorry about the delay in responding. Either ...
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| How much time | 6/18/2008 | Bruce Gourley |
Q: We are coming the last week of June and will be staying in Red Lodge then traveling over the ...
A: Debbie, The answer to your question lies primarily in how long you wish to take to sightsee along ...
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| yosemite upper loop | 6/15/2008 | John |
Q: will be traveling from old faithful and will leave at 7 am going up north after spending the ...
A: I believe Norris to be more interesting than say Roaring Mtn. It doesn't roar as loud as 50 years ...
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| Yellowstone for disabled | 6/15/2008 | John |
Q: We will be staying in West Yellowstone for 1 week, the last week of June. I have been there many ...
A: In terms of "short Geyser walks" I would recommend the trail to Castle Geyser...about 1/3 of a mile ...
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| driving ffrom Seatle to Mammoth Springs Hotel | 6/10/2008 | Peggy Scott |
Q: I just read your response to a recent question about driving from Seattle to Yellowstone. We are ...
A: Two days is ample time. That breaks down to a couple of 400 mile days. This would allow time to ...
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| Yellowstone | 6/10/2008 | Sue Mecham |
Q: I am going to Billings for work end of June. I want to drive from Billings to maybe Cooke city on a ...
A: For airports to use, it would be ideal to fly INTO Billings and then fly home from Jackson Hole, ...
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| campsites in Yellowstone | 6/7/2008 | Bruce Gourley |
Q: How difficult is it to get a campsite at one of the sites where reservations are not accepted? We ...
A: In most instances, if you arrive at one of the major public campsites in Yellowstone before 11 AM on ...
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| From Grand Tetons to West Yellowstone | 6/2/2008 | John |
Q: My boyfriend and I will be traveling in July to Yellowstone/Grand Tetons for the first time. We'll ...
A: Sorry about the delay in my response, I just got back from Yellowstone yesterday. Since you are on ...
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| Driving 31 ft RV from Phx to YNP onto Chicago | 6/1/2008 | Bruce Gourley |
Q: Bruce, I'll be traveling in my 31 ft RV with my family (spouse + 3 kids) from Phx to Bear Lake, UT ...
A: From Utah, I would recommend taking I-80 east into Wyoming, then traveling north to Yellowstone via ...
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| Day Trip Through Yellowstone | 5/25/2008 | Bruce Gourley |
Q: unfortunately, only have a day to drive through from North to South. We will be coming in from ...
A: Mary, Here are some suggestions based on what type of things you prefer to see / do in Yellowstone. ...
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| Day Trip Through Yellowstone | 5/25/2008 | Bruce Gourley |
Q: unfortunately, only have a day to drive through from North to South. We will be coming in from ...
A: Driving from Billings to Jackson in one day will make for a very long day. My suggestion is to go ...
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| 4 day family trip with young kids | 5/24/2008 | John |
Q: We're planning on spending 4 days tent camping at Yellowstone in the middle of July. Do you have ...
A: You will need to contact reservations as soon as possible to get reservations for campgrounds. The ...
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| 3 weeks in Yellowstone/Grand Tetons | 5/22/2008 | John |
Q: My husband and I along with our twin 7 year old boys and dog have decided to take a 3 week road trip ...
A: Sounds like a fun trip you are planning. The first thing to do is go buy a copy of YELLOWSTONE ...
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| Itinerary for 12 day trip | 5/21/2008 | John |
Q: I will be in Yellowstone for 12 days in June. We will be flying into Salt Lake City and renting a ...
A: You have given yourself adequate time to visit Yellowstone which is great. The road system in the ...
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| Camping recs for inside Yellowstone in early Aug | 5/16/2008 | John |
Q: What campgrounds do you recommend for camping inside the park? We're traveling to YNP in early Aug. ...
A: The two most centralized campgrounds are Norris and Canyon. Norris has no support facilities like ...
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| 3 day trip | 5/14/2008 | Peggy Scott |
Q: My husband and I are planning on taking a 3 - day trip to Yellowstone around July 20th. We will ...
A: Between Yellowstone and Jackson there are no passes to worry about. The Teton Pass or Jackson Pass ...
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| 3 day trip | 5/14/2008 | Peggy Scott |
Q: My husband and I are planning on taking a 3 - day trip to Yellowstone around July 20th. We will ...
A: Hmm one day, okay head over to the south entrance. You can stop at the Paint Pots and the Firehole ...
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| Need help with planning trip in Aug | 5/12/2008 | John |
Q: I am planning to drive 9hrs from minneapolis on aug 16. Stop in Miles city that night. Drive 5 hrs ...
A: I think you can get some extra time in the Park by driving all the way to Canyon on the 17th. Try ...
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| 4 days in Yellowstone - first time | 5/12/2008 | John |
Q: going in July to yellowstone/Tetons for 4 days. Travel from Jackson Hole to Lake village first ...
A: The 1st afternoon looks good...an after dinner drive over Fishing Bridge and head east...good for ...
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| 4 days in Yellowstone - first time | 5/9/2008 | John |
Q: going in July to yellowstone/Tetons for 4 days. Travel from Jackson Hole to Lake village first ...
A: You have an ambitious schedule here leaving little time to enjoy the very unique natural wonders of ...
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| yellowstone/grand teton parks | 5/7/2008 | Sue Mecham |
Q: I'm planning a trip in early Sept to Yellowstone/Grand Teton NPs. We'll be flying into Salt Lake ...
A: You have picked an excellent time to visit the park. Crowds will be gone and the animals will be ...
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| yellowstone/grand teton parks | 5/7/2008 | John |
Q: I'm planning a trip in early Sept to Yellowstone/Grand Teton NPs. We'll be flying into Salt Lake ...
A: Great time of year to visit this area. Weather will be cool at night (20's) and warm in the day ...
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| Driving from Seattle to Yellowstone Park | 5/7/2008 | Peggy Scott |
Q: My husband and I plan to drive from Seattle to West Yellowstone in 1 day in the middle of June. We ...
A: Well it all depends on your route. The fastest and easiest would be to hook up with I-90 in ...
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| Housing in Yellowstone NP | 4/28/2008 | Sara |
Q: I am just about to plan my summer trip with my parents and we want to go to the Yellowstone for ...
A: I have no idea how much staying in the Park costs because I stay with friends who work there (rough ...
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| re: Bears and truck bed(tonneau)covers | 4/26/2008 | Bruce Gourley |
Q: I recently purchased a new truck bed cover for my truck which my family and I are taking on our trip ...
A: Jim, I don't know what your "soft cover" truck topper is made of, but if it is made of any kind of ...
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| Yellowstone/Bear Tooth Pass | 4/13/2008 | Peggy Scott |
Q: Boy! Am I glad I found you. :) Questions: 1. Will Bear Tooth Pass be closed for construction ...
A: Okay I hope I don't disappoint you with my answers :) Okay as far as I know they were working on ...
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| Planing trip to YNP on specifc dates | 4/8/2008 | Sue Mecham |
Q: I looked through your previous answers (and this was very helpful), but decided to ask the questions ...
A: If you'll notice the road inside of Yellowstone looks like an 8. Plan on touring the top loop one ...
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| yellowstone trip | 4/1/2008 | John |
Q: My family is planning a trip that includes 4 nights at an old faithful snow lodge cabin in mid June. ...
A: The first full day in the Upper Geyser Basin (Old Faithful area) is a good start. You should try to ...
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| Yellowstone - How to plan my week | 3/29/2008 | Sue Mecham |
Q: I'm going to Yellowstone for the first time with my boyfriend during the last week of May. We are ...
A: You could spend three days in Yellowstone and the 4th day either going south to Teton National Park ...
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| Very Large owl or eagle spotted | 3/22/2008 | Bruce Gourley |
Q: Back about 1990 I was driving through Yellowstone and I saw an owl or eagle in a bare tree on a ...
A: Actually, there are a number of different owl species that inhabit the Yellowstone region, although ...
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| Yellowstone with a 10 month infant | 3/21/2008 | John |
Q: We're thinking of a 'last minute' trip to yellowstone at the end of may/beginning of june in 2008 ...
A: RESPONSE TO 2ND SET OF QUESTIONS Hi Derek: Thank you for your nice comments. I would take early ...
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| Yellowstone With Baby | 3/12/2008 | Bruce Gourley |
Q: We (my husband and I) would like to go for vacation to Yellowstone in June or July probably. Our son ...
A: In June or July, lodging inside Yellowstone may be difficult to come by (many hotels/lodges/cabins ...
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| Short Yellowstone Vacation | 3/9/2008 | John |
Q: We are planning our 1st visit ever to Yellowstone the 3rd week of September '09, flying into Jackson ...
A: Great time of year to be up there...colors on the trees in Grand Teton (GT) will be awesome. ...
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| Vacation homes/rentals for sale | 3/7/2008 | Peggy Scott |
Q: I love Yellowstone. I have visited many times, and am trying to encourage the family to go more ...
A: Boy that one is a bit out of my expertise, here is a shot at it. Rainbow Reality at Last Chance ...
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| Summer trip to Glacier, Grand Tetons and Yellowstone | 3/6/2008 | John |
Q: I would like to plan a trip for myself and two children, 16 & 8 to see Grand Teton, Glacier, and ...
A: I would suggest you buy a copy of YELLOWSTONE TREASURES by Janet Chapple. She gives a detailed ...
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