traveling to yellowstone

[JBTAZ]

Wow,
Looks like a few are planning Yellowstone. It's true if you haven't made reservations yet your running out of time. This year looks like it will be a normal year for opening. Alot of snow last year caused some problems. Mid June and early July are great times to visit. It's been my experience to see more wildlife and the babies sure are cute.
The biggest mistake I see is that people don't take enough time. If you plan to see most of the attractions in Yellowstone and also want to see the Tetons, it will take at least a week.
One of the reasons I suggest those coming from the east enter the park from Montana is that if your coming with or in a rv, you can travel lite. You can stock up on supplies in Billings, Livingston, Bozeman. My choice would be Billings. Be sure to fill up propane and fuel tanks and as a side note there is no sales tax in Montana. You will pay a sales tax in West Yellowstone but they really call it a resort tax. Top off fuel before leaving the freewaytowards the park. It is expensive to buy anything in the towns around the park.
Remember to bringsome warm clothes and a jacket. Sweats are a good choice since they'reeasy to put on or off. Cheap rain poncho also.
Hopefully, a few helpful hints and seeingthere are a fewplanning to go, it's probably better if you PM me with your questions.
Brian

[JBTAZ]

One thing I forgot to mention. If you plan on doing any hiking be sure to give yourself some time to acclimate to the altitude.

[Lloyd]

Originally Posted by JBTAZ

One thing I forgot to mention. If you plan on doing any hiking be sure to give yourself some time to acclimate to the altitude.

He's not kidding either!! If I remember right, the head starts to ache in that thin air.

[coastn]

Lloyd-

You should try my thin air at 11,000'

[Lloyd]

Originally Posted by coastn

Lloyd-

You should try my thin air at 11,000'

Might take some getting use to alright.


Edited by: Old Farmer

[Tuscany]

You know that is a really high elevation compared to where we live in the Midwest.WhichI call flat land no little hills to be seen.we probably would have to use a portableoxygen tank with that level! we are in pretty good shape however there is a line to bedraw. Karen & Larry

[Kamper Dave]

Or try historic CHICO Hot Springs in Paradise Valley. You just

might see Jeff Bridges or ARNOLD.</span></span>



On the way to or from Thermopolis consider a stop in to Meeteetse

Museum. Check with the museum ahead as they have field trips or directions out

to historic ranches, </span>Legend Rock Petroglyphs</span>, </span>Amelia Earhart</span> Cabin. </span>



The Chocolatier is just down the street; Dark Chocolate as it's

best. </span>



How about a trip up and down Wind River Canyon it is beautiful.</span>



Rock Shop in Thermopolis is just behind McDonalds.</span>Have Fun.</span>KD</span>

Edited by: Kamper Dave