Yellowstone Park sightseeing suggestions?
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Frank237
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If You have never seen wolves or Grizzlies up close...visit the Grizzly Interpretive Center in West Yellowstone. They bring individual and pairs of bears out every few hours and you get to see them fairly close up as they forage for hidden food put out by the staff.
Otherwise...it's all been said already.
Otherwise...it's all been said already.
+1 on the Tetons
There are some spots like the oxbow where thousands of post card pictures have been taken. You can see some big glaciers from the road in the Tetons. We met a guy that visited the Tetons and decided to stay. We also stayed at the lodge in Jackson Hole where Clint Eastwood made 'Any Which Way You Can".
There are some spots like the oxbow where thousands of post card pictures have been taken. You can see some big glaciers from the road in the Tetons. We met a guy that visited the Tetons and decided to stay. We also stayed at the lodge in Jackson Hole where Clint Eastwood made 'Any Which Way You Can".
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Lots of good stuff to do in Yellowstone.
Be sure to leave some treats out for the bears. People don't feed 'em from the car windows like they used to.
If you see buffalo, stop and leave your car in the middle of the road. Folks will thank you for letting them know the right place to stop. And bison love to be petted. Put your kids on their back. They love that.
One of the nicest treats is putting a worm on a hook and fishing the Gold Medal waters, then getting up a nice big fire and frying up some trout for lunch.
If you want to hike around a bit, you'll need a good stick. Cut down a young sapling and strip all the branches off for a sturdy support. You may need to try several to get a good one.
Sometimes the hiking trails are built with lots of switchbacks. These are time-consuming and annoying unless you're a pansy. Real he-men cut across and walk straight up the mountain. And don't weigh yourself down with lots of gear or water. You'll be down in plenty of time.
Some of these areas are pretty far from a bathroom. Dig a big hole if you need it, and wipe your butt with leaves. I think the saying is "leaves of three is good for me" or something like that.
If you get there at the right time of year, you can see the deer turn into elk. It's quite a treat. If you're at the wrong time of year, the deer and elk are all shaggy. It's because the park employees in charge of grooming them are unionized, and they all take their vacation that time of year.
If you see a Ranger, be sure to show him your gun. These people are outdoorsy and will love to chat with you about stopping power, the Second Amendment and how stupid most government workers are.
The Park Rangers are advising hikers in Yellowstone to be alert for bears and take extra precautions to avoid an encounter. They advise park visitors to wear little bells on their clothes so they make noise when hiking. The bell noise allows bears to hear them coming from a distance and not be startled by a hiker accidentally sneaking up on them. This might cause a bear to charge. Visitors should also carry a pepper spray can just in case a bear is encountered. Spraying the pepper into the air will irritate the bear's sensitive nose and it will run away.
Keep an eye out for fresh bear scat so you have an idea if bears are in the area. People should be able to recognize the difference between black bear and grizzly bear scat. Black bear droppings are smaller and often contain berries, leaves, and possibly bits of fur. Grizzly bear droppings tend to contain small bells and smell of pepper.
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Be sure to leave some treats out for the bears. People don't feed 'em from the car windows like they used to.
If you see buffalo, stop and leave your car in the middle of the road. Folks will thank you for letting them know the right place to stop. And bison love to be petted. Put your kids on their back. They love that.
One of the nicest treats is putting a worm on a hook and fishing the Gold Medal waters, then getting up a nice big fire and frying up some trout for lunch.
If you want to hike around a bit, you'll need a good stick. Cut down a young sapling and strip all the branches off for a sturdy support. You may need to try several to get a good one.
Sometimes the hiking trails are built with lots of switchbacks. These are time-consuming and annoying unless you're a pansy. Real he-men cut across and walk straight up the mountain. And don't weigh yourself down with lots of gear or water. You'll be down in plenty of time.
Some of these areas are pretty far from a bathroom. Dig a big hole if you need it, and wipe your butt with leaves. I think the saying is "leaves of three is good for me" or something like that.
If you get there at the right time of year, you can see the deer turn into elk. It's quite a treat. If you're at the wrong time of year, the deer and elk are all shaggy. It's because the park employees in charge of grooming them are unionized, and they all take their vacation that time of year.
If you see a Ranger, be sure to show him your gun. These people are outdoorsy and will love to chat with you about stopping power, the Second Amendment and how stupid most government workers are.
The Park Rangers are advising hikers in Yellowstone to be alert for bears and take extra precautions to avoid an encounter. They advise park visitors to wear little bells on their clothes so they make noise when hiking. The bell noise allows bears to hear them coming from a distance and not be startled by a hiker accidentally sneaking up on them. This might cause a bear to charge. Visitors should also carry a pepper spray can just in case a bear is encountered. Spraying the pepper into the air will irritate the bear's sensitive nose and it will run away.
Keep an eye out for fresh bear scat so you have an idea if bears are in the area. People should be able to recognize the difference between black bear and grizzly bear scat. Black bear droppings are smaller and often contain berries, leaves, and possibly bits of fur. Grizzly bear droppings tend to contain small bells and smell of pepper.
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I was out there 3 years ago on a Motorcycle trip to Montana, South Dakota, and Wyoming and I just want to give one piece of advise so you don't make the same mistake I did.
We only slotted ONE DAY in Yellowstone which is way way too little. I had no idea that you could literally spend a week there, so allow plenty of time if that's your thing!
We only slotted ONE DAY in Yellowstone which is way way too little. I had no idea that you could literally spend a week there, so allow plenty of time if that's your thing!
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If you're going in the tourist season forget any time/distance estimates. There are very few "alternate" routes once you choose yours. There is a lot to see and many people seeing the sights. Make sure your Harley friend notices the sharp drop off from the pavement to the shoulder, easy to hang up on your fairings and it is messy and a long way from help. Cell phones won't cover the whole park. It's a place well worth seeing regardless of what route you plan.
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I have to share a few of the photos I took while out there. All of it was beautiful Jackson Hole, Grand Teton, Yellowstone and obviously Cody ie: the Cody museum and Irma Hotel.
I would recommend seeing the Lamar River Valley as a great
opportunity to see some beautiful open country. We saw a group
of photogs on the side of the road there and pulled over to ask
what they we're taking pictures of across the valley. Turns out
it was a wolf. Really cool sighting for us. Also would suggest you
take the trip thru the Grand Tetons if your gonna be right there
close anyways. It's a can't miss deal. We stayed in the park one
time and had buffalo walking thru the parking area within feet
of us which was cool. Stayed in a park cabin with nothing but
running water and a clean bed. The sulphur smell of the springs
and mud pots did'nt do anything for me and i'd pass next time.
The Yellowstone lake area was neat and a good place to
wet a line for some native trout. Been there to the park twice
and would go back again if i get the time and money.
Chuck
opportunity to see some beautiful open country. We saw a group
of photogs on the side of the road there and pulled over to ask
what they we're taking pictures of across the valley. Turns out
it was a wolf. Really cool sighting for us. Also would suggest you
take the trip thru the Grand Tetons if your gonna be right there
close anyways. It's a can't miss deal. We stayed in the park one
time and had buffalo walking thru the parking area within feet
of us which was cool. Stayed in a park cabin with nothing but
running water and a clean bed. The sulphur smell of the springs
and mud pots did'nt do anything for me and i'd pass next time.
The Yellowstone lake area was neat and a good place to
wet a line for some native trout. Been there to the park twice
and would go back again if i get the time and money.
Chuck
