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About 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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when to visit11/14/2009
  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 Camping10/6/2009
  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 fall9/8/2009
  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 ...
yellowstone8/1/2009
  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 4th6/28/2009
  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 4th6/27/2009
  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 fall6/11/2009
  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 fall6/11/2009
  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 YNP5/6/2009
  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 Hole5/4/2009
  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 Yellowstone5/4/2009
  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 yellowstone2/28/2009
  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 ...
Yellowstone2/28/2009
  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 ideas2/19/2009
  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 ...
lodging2/17/2009
  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 March1/11/2009
  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 & yellowstone6/29/2008
  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 & yellowstone6/28/2008
  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 ...
Yellowstone6/10/2008
  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 parks5/7/2008
  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 dates4/8/2008
  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 week3/29/2008
  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 train2/3/2008
  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 trip8/7/2007
  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 trip8/6/2007
  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 August6/27/2007
  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 Yellowstone5/19/2007
  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 Question3/25/2007
  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. ...
bears9/12/2006
  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 Sept8/28/2006
  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 valley8/3/2006
  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 days7/18/2006
  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 activities7/3/2006
  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 days6/15/2006
  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 days6/6/2006
  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 days6/6/2006
  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 girl3/1/2006
  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 girl3/1/2006
  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, BRICE7/17/2005
  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 visit4/12/2005
  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 Tetons11/15/2004
  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 ...
Yellowstone11/13/2004
  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 Yellowstone7/20/2004
  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 Yellowstone5/30/2004
  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 ...
Yellowstone3/25/2004
  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 ...
Yellowstone2/26/2004
  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 time2/13/2004
  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 ...
cabins7/26/2003
  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 NP7/7/2002
  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/Yellowstone2/12/2002
  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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