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Yellowstone NP/Questions Answered by Expert Mike Thompson
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Number of people in campsite | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: How strict is YNP on the 6 person limit for campsites? We are a family of 6 with ages 11, 8, 5, and ... A: The main reason I have heard for the people limit at campsites is prevent even larger groups (Boy ... | |
| Campsite 1A2 | 6/8/2011 |
| Q: My BSA troop will be backpacking into Campsite 1A2. We had been planning to camp in the Slough ... A: Good Evening Rick, Thanks for clarifying the campsite location. I do a lot of day rides in this ... | |
| Campsite 1A2 | 6/6/2011 |
| Q: My BSA troop will be backpacking into Campsite 1A2. We had been planning to camp in the Slough ... A: Good Afternoon Rick, Thanks for your question. I am not familiar with the location of 1A2, where ... | |
| cooking | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: We have reservations in May at the Mammoth Hot Springs cabins. Are ther picnic tables outside these ... A: I am pretty sure that there are picnic tables outside for preparing your meals. I know that the ... | |
| catch and release fly fishing | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: where is the best place to fish on oct. first and whats the fly ,thanks marc (guide alpine ... A: I haven't been fishing in Yellowstone this past week, but had really good success on Slough Creek ... | |
| Camping in Yellowstone | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: we are planning a tent camping trip to Yellowstone in mid September staying at one or more of the ... A: Sorry, for my delay, we have had an extremely busy backcountry season in Yellowstone the past month. ... | |
| backcountry campsite for kids | 5/25/2010 |
| Q: We are traveling to Yellowstone with 7 and 9 year old boys. They are good for about 3-4 mile ... A: Good Morning Aileen, The end of August would be a very good time to be in Yellowstone. Most ... | |
| backcountry campsite for kids | 5/25/2010 |
| Q: We are traveling to Yellowstone with 7 and 9 year old boys. They are good for about 3-4 mile ... A: Sorry, I am not familiar with the ice lake area, but will give you a some other options to consider. ... | |
| First come first served campsites | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: I am taking a family of four to YNP in mid-June. We have reservations at Madison he first two ... A: Good Morning Andy, Yellowstone can be a busy place and especially the coveted campsites at Slough ... | |
| camping | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: We're considering a combination horseback riding and camping trip. My two daughters and I are ... A: Happy New Year and thanks for the questions. Great to have a family of riders and campers. ... | |
| horses in yellowstone | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: i am planning my second trip to ynp and would like to bring my own horse to trail ride. is this ... A: My apologizes for my delay in answering your questions. We have been in the backcountry of ... | |
| places to stay | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: I am bringing my family ( wife and 4 kids 5,12,13,16) and we are looking for a place to stay. We ... A: Good Morning Scott, Thanks for your question. I would recommend Cheryl, at the Crevice Mountain ... | |
| camping, horseback riding in yellowstone | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: We are planning a camping trip to Yellowstone this July or August w/ 2 adults and 2 boys age 8 and ... A: Good Afternoon Karen, Thanks for your questions on Yellowstone. Horseback riding in Yellowstone is ... | |
| Horseback trip | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: I am planning a trip for sometime in September (dates not set) and noticed by your website that the ... A: September is a great time to be in Yellowstone; season's change, elk are bugling, no bugs, very few ... | |
| summer trip to yellowstone | 1/26/2008 |
| Q: I am planning a trip to yellowstone in summer of 08, what kind of adventures do you offer? A: I am a licensed outfitter in Yellowstone National Park, in which we conduct horseback day trips and ... | |
| september | 5/25/2007 |
| Q: We are finally able to visit Yellowstone and Grand Teton at a time other than July or August. We ... A: Good Morning Beth, Thanks for your Yellowstone questions. September is a great time to be in ... | |
| Educational Tours | 10/29/2006 |
| Q: It looks as if after Labor Day all the Ranger led programs stop at the Park. We plan to be there ... A: Yellowstone really slows down after Labor Day, but I think it is one of the best times to be in the ... | |
| Horse riding etc.. Ages? | 9/23/2005 |
| Q: Mike, We DID NOT have a good time. The KOA made an error in our reservation by booking us for June ... A: That is really to bad!! The Yellowstone area gets to be a very busy place, mid-summer, and most ... | |
| Back Packing in Yellowstone | 6/27/2004 |
| Q: I am interested in a hike by the NE entrance to Yellowstone, of about 3 days. A "loop" would be ... A: A loop in the northeast is difficult, as there is just three main trailheads, Slough Creek, Lamar ... | |
Yellowstone NP
Mike Thompson
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I am the owner/operator of R.K. Miller`s Wilderness Pack Trips, Inc. Operating Backcountry horse back pack trips into Yellowstone`s Backcountry. I can answer specific questions on wildlife, scenery, fly fishing, camping, trails and horses.
Experience
I have spent 18 seasons in the backcountry of Yellowstone National Park. Riding over 15000 miles of the backcountry.
Education/Credentials
B.S. Animal and Range Science, North Dakota State University
B.S. Education, Life Sciences, NDSU
Past Instructor Yellowstone Institute
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