AboutJohn Expertise My greatest passion in the natural world is Yellowstone National Park. I have been going there regularly since I was 2 (that was in 1953). I make a minimum of two trips a year there, and have visited in both the summer and winter. My area of real joy is studying and observing the geysers, primarily in the upper geyser basin near Old Faithful. I belong to a group called GOSA (the Geyser Observation and Study Association) which has around 300 members. I have also acquired a passion for park history, much of it`s geology, I marvel every year at the wonderful canyon and experience such peace on the shores of Lake Yellowstone. I do love this park and if I can help make a families time there more fun and a greater learning experience I would love to do that.
Experience I am a founding member of both the Committee to Preserve Our Yellowstone Heritage, a group committed to preserving habitat and affordable accomodations, and I am a charter member of The Geyser Observation and Study Association (GOSA). This added to my years of study and enjoyment give me a valuable base from which to share what I have learned over the years.
Expert: John Date: 6/2/2008 Subject: From Grand Tetons to West Yellowstone
Question Hi,
My boyfriend and I will be traveling in July to Yellowstone/Grand Tetons for the first time. We'll be driving from the Tetons to West Yellowstone where we'll be staying. We'll then spend 2 days in Yellowstone Park. Can you recommend a route/itinerary from the Tetons to West Yellowstone that is worth exploring? We don't want to backtrack because we'll be leaving from West Yellowstone to Salt Lake City....Thank you very much!
Answer Hi Marisa:
Sorry about the delay in my response, I just got back from Yellowstone yesterday. Since you are on limited time, I would head in the South entrance and tour West Thumb, drive north through Hayden Valley (we saw a mom griz and her cub there), hike on the South Rim of the Canyon (the north rim was closed when we were there). I would head to Norris Geyser Basin and spend time there. Proceed south to Madison Junction then to West Yellowstone. The next day head back to Madison Junction and head south to Old Faithful. 3 hours there will give you a taste of geysers...a ranger walk would be great. On the way back to West Yellowstone stop at Biscuit Basin, Midway Basin and Lower basin. The Firehole Lake loop is a good drive. Most of your day will be consumed by now so head back to West and then to Salt Lake. Hope that helps.
