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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Best Campgrounds for young kids | 8/17/2011 |
| Q: We are planning to visit YNP at the end of sept. We have a hybrid trailer and would love to be close ... A: First, go here are see what is available for camping spots... ... | |
| Tent camping late aug | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: Pardon my ignorance if this has been asked before, but my friend and I are planning to visit ... A: You are certainly wise to begin planning this early. Places to camp in Yellowstone are reserved to ... | |
| Trip from Yellowstone to Denver Colorado | 10/20/2010 |
| Q: What is the most scenic route from Bozeman Montana thru Yellowstone to Denver Colorado, perhaps ... A: If you have a computer, go to google.com MAPS and hit the DIRECTIONS link. If you enter some of ... | |
| Trip from Yellowstone to Denver Colorado | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: What is the most scenic route from Bozeman Montana thru Yellowstone to Denver Colorado, perhaps ... A: You have picked an excellent trip to take! From Bozeman into Yellowstone, go through Cooke City so ... | |
| Yellowstone/Grand Teton Itinerary | 10/4/2010 |
| Q: I am going to the Yellowstone area in the summer of 2011. I am planning on spending the night in ... A: You are wise to plan this trip now while there is a good selection of places to stay. The official ... | |
| honeymoon Sept 26-30 | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: Can you give us suggestions for a 4 night honeymoon stay at or around Yellowstone. We love beautiful ... A: This would be a great time to visit Yellowstone. The elk are bugling (it's an eerie sound) and ... | |
| Yellowstone in late September | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: 3 friends are traveling from Detroit to Yellowstone and Grand Tetons. We are flying into West ... A: 1. There are many places to stay in West Yellowstone - that should be the first place you stay for ... | |
| drive times | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: I will be in Yellowstone 4 full days from 8/6 - 8/10 and have reservations at Lake Yellowstone ... A: If you average 35 MPH and don't stop for anything, here are the estimated drive times: Lake to ... | |
| drive times | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: I will be in Yellowstone 4 full days from 8/6 - 8/10 and have reservations at Lake Yellowstone ... A: This is a tricky question! A lot depends on "bear jams" and "Buffalo Jams" and traffic. You will ... | |
| 2 Day Visit | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: We are planning on entering the park at Mammoth springs and have 2 days to see the highlights of the ... A: I suggest doing the upper loop on one day and the lower loop the second day. There are so many ... | |
| Camping in Yellowstone | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: We're planning a trip to Yellowstone this summer (late June). We'll arrive after driving for five ... A: # I suggest you keep the car travel to a minimum by visiting the park an area at a time. There are ... | |
| Tours from Old Faithful Inn | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: We only have two days in Yellowstone and were planning on staying at the Old Faothful Inn. We will ... A: http://www.yellowstonenationalparklodges.com/summer-tours-activities-2131.html Hello! Here is a ... | |
| when to visit | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: This will be our first trip to Yellowstone. We live in Texas and would like to come when it is not ... A: There are two times - in my opinion - to visit Yellowstone. One is spring and the other is fall. ... | |
| Yellowstone Camping | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: We are planning a trip to Yellowstone and Grand Tetons next June/July. Family of 4 with a tent ... A: Have you thought of West Yellowstone, MT? http://www.grizzlyrv.com/ This is a nicer RV park that ... | |
| Yellowstone in early fall | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: We are travelling to Yellowstone starting 9/23 with our two toddlers. We are staying at Lake Lodge ... A: You've picked an excellent time to visit! Bring your warm coats, of course! When arriving, I ... | |
| yellowstone | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: We are visiting Yellowstone for two days and one night, staying at the Lake Yellowstone Hotel, and ... A: I've been thinking about your question and have figured a way you could do this... Drive from ... | |
| Yellowstone Vacation in July 4th | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: I am glad, I found this site and you. We are newbie tent campers (me, wife and 5 years old ... A: If it were me camping, I would eat out for breakfast for two reasons: more of the cold time of day ... | |
| Yellowstone Vacation in July 4th | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: I am glad, I found this site and you. We are newbie tent campers (me, wife and 5 years old ... A: 1. Yes, it does get cool at night, even in the summer. If you have adequate sleeping bags and ... | |
| Yellowstone in the fall | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: I'm going to Yellowstone for the week after Labor Day--Sept. 7-13. Will it be too early for elk rut ... A: Jackson is one of the most expensive places to stay. If you need to stay there, then motel6 has a ... | |
| Yellowstone in the fall | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: I'm going to Yellowstone for the week after Labor Day--Sept. 7-13. Will it be too early for elk rut ... A: You have picked an excellent time for the elk! Bring a video camera so you can hear the sounds! In ... | |
| CAMPING & FOOD AT YNP | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: We are going to Yellowstone from June 24-July 3. We will be staying in a pop-up tent camper. We are ... A: You are permitted to cook in your camper at outside on a grill. You can also store your food in ... | |
| Which motel is good at Jackson Hole | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: We are planning for a trip to Yellowstone. We are a group of 6 (3 couples). From maps and other ... A: Here is the Evergreen Motel in West Yellowstone http://www.theevergreenmotel.com/ For Jackson, ... | |
| Which motel is good at West Yellowstone | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: We are planning for a trip to Yellowstone. We are a group of 6 (3 couples). From maps and other ... A: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g45399-West_Yellowstone_Montana-Hotels.html Hello! Here's a ... | |
| camping around yellowstone | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: We are planning a Yellowstone trip in July or August '09. We are 2 adults with 2 boys age 8 and 11. ... A: There are five camping areas in Yellowstone, all located within the "8" loop (the roads in ... | |
| Yellowstone | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: My sister's family and mine are traveling to Yellowstone in July 2009 from California. What is the ... A: During the summer, Delta flies into Jackson, Wyoming, just south of Grand Teton National Park. ... | |
| lodging ideas | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: In a past trip to YNP, we stayed 1 night at each of 5 different sections in the park. Do you have ... A: Reserving this early is good... you'll have more of a choice for places to stay. Gardiner, MT just ... | |
| lodging | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: There are two couples and 3 children in our group. We want to see Yellowstone, white water raft, ... A: Sounds like you will fly in somewhere close...I think the adventure of staying in the park like at ... | |
| Yellowstone in March | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: I will be travelling to Yellowstone NP for a 3 night stop on the 20th March 09, as part of a bigger ... A: This is a tricky time of year to travel into Yellowstone. It will depend on what the weather is ... | |
| jackson & yellowstone | 6/29/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| jackson & yellowstone | 6/28/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Yellowstone | 6/10/2008 |
| 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, ... | |
| yellowstone/grand teton parks | 5/7/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Planing trip to YNP on specifc dates | 4/8/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Yellowstone - How to plan my week | 3/29/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| YNP visit via train | 2/3/2008 |
| Q: My wife would like to take a train trip west from PA, to include a several-day stop at YNP. (We ... A: If you are familiar with trains, there is an "Empire Builder" train from Chicago to Seattle that ... | |
| Yellowstone trip | 8/7/2007 |
| Q: I plan to visit Yellowstone and the Teton's the end of June 08 for the first time. How many days ... A: ..thanks for question! For some real scenery, leave Yellowstone park on the N.E. corner from Tower ... | |
| Yellowstone trip | 8/6/2007 |
| Q: I plan to visit Yellowstone and the Teton's the end of June 08 for the first time. How many days ... A: If you fly into Jackson, Wyoming, you could use that as a base for 2 or 3 days while you explore the ... | |
| YSNP with 3 kids in August | 6/27/2007 |
| Q: what is your opinion on going to Yellowstone in the second half of August with 11 and 4 year old ... A: YES - it's worth it. It will be a busy time of year because it's still school vacation time, so ... | |
| Camping in Yellowstone | 5/19/2007 |
| Q: we have two young children (3 and 7 years old) we are planning our first trip to Yellowstone and ... A: Considering the ages of your children, I think most of the roadside pull-outs with boardwalks will ... | |
| Lodging Question | 3/25/2007 |
| Q: My wife and I and our 3 kids (8, 10 & 12) will be visiting YNP this summer. I made reservations ... A: We also have three children. We would bring an inflatable air bed with a sleeping bag and use that. ... | |
| bears | 9/12/2006 |
| Q: We just came back from Yellowstone National Park. On Sept 7, we were in a crowded 'bear jam' on ... A: Since you are home now you wouldn't be able to ask at the Ranger Station in Mammoth. Were you able ... | |
| YNP at end of Sept | 8/28/2006 |
| Q: Can you suggest a good itinereray for us? We'll be in W. Yellowstne the night of 9/25, and need to ... A: You have picked a good time to go to see animals. Be sure to pack a heavy jacket for mornings and ... | |
| 1 week trip (8/5 - 8/12) staying outside north entrance in paradise valley | 8/3/2006 |
| Q: I read some of your previous answers. They seem to very detailed and helpful. Thank you! We are ... A: Looks like you are leaving very soon! Since you are staying on the north side of the park, I ... | |
| Yellowstone in Sep for 4 days | 7/18/2006 |
| Q: I am driving from Salt Lake city to Yellowstone in September and planning to stay for 4 days inside ... A: You've picked a good time to visit Yellowstone. Be sure to bring your camera since there will be ... | |
| yellowstone activities | 7/3/2006 |
| Q: I will be staying in the park on the lake and will be there two days. what are the most exciting ... A: Probably the most exciting thing to do is go out on the lake in a boat and go fishing (catch and ... | |
| Itinerary for GTNP & YNP in about 4 days | 6/15/2006 |
| Q: I'm bringing my husband to the park for the first time. Our kids and I have been twice before with ... A: The first priority for your trip would be a place to stay. The official website for lodging in ... | |
| Yellowstone in 5 days | 6/6/2006 |
| Q: Sue: Thanks for the info, we are coming in from Jackson Hole however, any grocery recommendations ... A: The best grocery store would be south of Jackson. Stay on the main road - it will make a gradual ... | |
| Yellowstone in 5 days | 6/6/2006 |
| Q: I read your response for visiting Yellowstone in 2 days, but I will be there this week for 4/5 days. ... A: If you've read some of my previous replies, then you know to buy your groceries in a big city such ... | |
| One week in YNP with 10mth old girl | 3/1/2006 |
| Q: This is very helpful information. A couple of follow up questions: - You didn't mention the Canyons ... A: For the Canyon area, the big draw is the "Artist's Point" where you see the waterfall and yellow ... | |
| One week in YNP with 10mth old girl | 3/1/2006 |
| Q: My husband and I are planning to visit Yellowstone with our then 10-month old daughter at the end of ... A: You made a good choice spitting up your YNP stay - 1/2 the time in the north and 1/2 the time in the ... | |
| YELLOWSTONE ,GRAND TETONS, BRICE | 7/17/2005 |
| Q: Just happened on your site ;I am thinking on a driving trip this Sept. to the above NPs with my ... A: I'm not much of an expert on finding the guides except for maybe this ebay auction: ... | |
| How to plan 2 day visit | 4/12/2005 |
| Q: We (5 adults) will be leaving Cody on Sunday morning, June 5 to go into Yellowstone and we have to ... A: Dining is expensive in the park, so you might want to pack a couple of picnics in a cooler before ... | |
| Yellowstone and Grand Tetons | 11/15/2004 |
| Q: Sue, My family (dad + mom + boy, 12 + girl, 10) are planning a trip to Yellowstone and the Grand ... A: It's NOT too late for planning a visit in 2005...but... July and August are THE BUSIEST times ... | |
| Yellowstone | 11/13/2004 |
| Q: My husband and I live in Australia and plan to travel to the US next year. We hope to be able to ... A: If you are traveling on Amtrak from Vancouver, then it depends on where you will be getting off at. ... | |
| Trip to Yellowstone | 7/20/2004 |
| Q: First of all, thank you for your helpful information. I'm planning to visit Yellowstone park with ... A: It's refreshing to hear that you will be bringing them and you'd like to make the trip enjoyable for ... | |
| Visiting and accomodations in Yellowstone | 5/30/2004 |
| Q: We are a family of 7 (two adults and 5 children) will be visiting Yellowstone for the first time ... A: August is THE BUSIEST month of the year in Yellowstone because of the weather, so reservations for ... | |
| Yellowstone | 3/25/2004 |
| Q: We were thinking of going here in July and either driving or taking the Amtrak to one of the ... A: I apologize for taking so long to write back. For the Amtrak train, they are taking you to Glacier ... | |
| Yellowstone | 2/26/2004 |
| Q: Sue: Hello--I need some advice...don't even know where to begin....we usually visit Estes Park, CO ... A: For Yellowstone Park.....you may be out of luck for "nice, super clean, newer, hot tub and ... | |
| travel time | 2/13/2004 |
| Q: I'm planning a trip to Yellowstone (my first) in late May or June and am wondering when is the ... A: You are wise to start planning your trip now, and you also have a good chance of avoiding the ... | |
| cabins | 7/26/2003 |
| Q: i'm takin a trip to yellowstone this september and was wondering if cabins have cookong facilities. ... A: You assume correctly! Most of the cabins don't even have bathrooms...but they do contain a sink. ... | |
| Yellowstone, Grand Teton and Glacier NP | 7/7/2002 |
| Q: I am planning a trip to the area next year with my 2 boys and would appreciate your thoughts on ... A: You are wise to plan this in advance...too many people wait till the last minute and have to "settle ... | |
| Trip to Tetons/Yellowstone | 2/12/2002 |
| Q: We (me, wife, 3 children ages 18, 12, and 6) recently moved to Idaho and want to take a trip for 3-4 ... A: It looks like the last day to go to Yellowstone in the "winter" season is March 9 and then they ... | |
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Sue Mecham
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Hello! I have all the necessary brochures for booking vacations in Yellowstone National Park and have been there MANY, MANY times!
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