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Dymphna
Jul 3, 2009, 4:46:42 PM7/3/09
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Headed there July 20-25. Suggestions?
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Dymphna
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Elliot Richmond
Jul 3, 2009, 5:42:33 PM7/3/09
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On Fri, 3 Jul 2009 15:46:42 -0500, Dymphna
<Dymphna...@no-mx.forums.travel.com> wrote:
<Dymphna...@no-mx.forums.travel.com> wrote:
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>Headed there July 20-25. Suggestions?
Have a good time. Watch for bears. Don't feed the animals.
Were you looking for something more specific?
Elliot Richmond
Itinerant astronomy teacher
D_Frum...@ndersnat.ch
Jul 3, 2009, 5:53:22 PM7/3/09
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Dymphna <Dymphna...@no-mx.forums.travel.com> wrote:
> Headed there July 20-25. Suggestions?
Get up early. Watch the sunrise from wherever you happen to be.
You'll have it nearly to yourself.
Bill
__o | I am glad I will not be young in a future
_`\(,_ | without wilderness.
(_)/ (_) | - Aldo Leopold
Bill
Jul 3, 2009, 8:58:16 PM7/3/09
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What about the fly's? Deer or Black, they are out in August in Canada, not
sure about Yellowstone, but it would not hurt to be prepared.
sure about Yellowstone, but it would not hurt to be prepared.
Ron Recer
Jul 4, 2009, 9:48:15 AM7/4/09
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If the current trend continues, bring a coat and rain gear! If you haven't
been to YNP before, the park is bigger than you think it is and depending on
where you are in YNP the max speed limit is either 45 or 35. Throw in
people stopping in the middle of the road to look at wildlife and bison
walking on the roads and it takes a lot longer to get from one place to
another than you think it will.
been to YNP before, the park is bigger than you think it is and depending on
where you are in YNP the max speed limit is either 45 or 35. Throw in
people stopping in the middle of the road to look at wildlife and bison
walking on the roads and it takes a lot longer to get from one place to
another than you think it will.
Make sure you have a reservation for a place to stay.
Everyone worries about the bears, but the bison injure more people than
bears. Don't get close to the bison! By the way, bison can out run a
horse. Remember the wildlife are wildlife not domestic animals, don't get
closer than 100 yards to bears and wolves or 25 yards for other wildlife.
If the bears look like these, you are too close! ;-)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ronrecer/
Ron
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el...@no.spam
Jul 6, 2009, 6:37:58 PM7/6/09
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In article <006c95bf$0$27352$c3e...@news.astraweb.com>,
Ron Recer <RonR...@aol.com> wrote:
Ron Recer <RonR...@aol.com> wrote:
>Don't get close to the bison!
Sometimes it can't be helped:
http://yosemitephotos.net/main.php/v/yellowstone/DSCN2847.JPG.html
Kent Fletcher
Jul 14, 2009, 4:47:39 PM7/14/09
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Was there over 4th of July weekend and go annually at different times of
year. As pointed out elsewhere, the park is big, and since you will be
there a few days, don't try to see too much in one day and allow
yourself time to stop and take in unexpected surprises - a herd of
animals here, an amazing vista there. For example, you can spend a day
in the Lake - Canyon area, a day in northern part of park, a couple of
days on west and Old Faithful areas. This will reduce your driving
around. Manage time to accommodate what most interests you - geysers,
lakes, wildlife, hiking, wildflowers, vistas, history, fishing etc. Walk
down a trail 1/4 mile and you will avoid most people. Take in ranger
led excursions in various areas to enhance experience - for example -
Mud Volcano walk at 4 PM, Old Faithful geyser basin at 5:30, Canyon walk
at ??, etc. Rangers also lead 1/2 day hikes in various areas of park
but you must sign up for those. Park newspaper and nps.gov provide
information. Bison will be herding and rutting in Hayden Valley (east
side between Canyon and Lake). Elk are around Mammoth. Bears are out
but starting to head to high ground so can be hit and miss. If you want
best chance to see wolves or bears, get up early (sun up) or go out late
(last hour of daylight) to Lamar Valley (up northeast entrance road)and
look for spotters along road, generally anywhere between Slough Creek
campground and Soda Butte. While we were there, we saw grizzly on
Mount Washburn, and other folks were seeing Black bears around Tower and
Roosevelt and grizzlies in various places. In reality, you can see
almost any kind of wildlife almost anywhere in the park, some areas are
just more likely than others. Mosquitoes are pretty thick this year due
to all of the spring moisture, especially if you do any hiking near
meadows or creeks. Biscuit Basin was exceptionally thick for some
reason as was hike to Shoshone Lake (expected). Fishing was good in
northwest section of park, and will be getting better elsewhere as water
drops and clears up. Major construction in Gibbon Falls area - road is
being rerouted - avoid it if possible - 30 minute delays and road is
closed at night. At the end of a day out and about, nothing beats a
scotch on the rocks while sitting on the 3rd floor of Old Faithful Inn
overlooking the lobby.
Some news here: http://www.yellowstone-online.com/newspaper.html
Interesting source of information and links:
yellowstoneparknews.blogspot.com/
year. As pointed out elsewhere, the park is big, and since you will be
there a few days, don't try to see too much in one day and allow
yourself time to stop and take in unexpected surprises - a herd of
animals here, an amazing vista there. For example, you can spend a day
in the Lake - Canyon area, a day in northern part of park, a couple of
days on west and Old Faithful areas. This will reduce your driving
around. Manage time to accommodate what most interests you - geysers,
lakes, wildlife, hiking, wildflowers, vistas, history, fishing etc. Walk
down a trail 1/4 mile and you will avoid most people. Take in ranger
led excursions in various areas to enhance experience - for example -
Mud Volcano walk at 4 PM, Old Faithful geyser basin at 5:30, Canyon walk
at ??, etc. Rangers also lead 1/2 day hikes in various areas of park
but you must sign up for those. Park newspaper and nps.gov provide
information. Bison will be herding and rutting in Hayden Valley (east
side between Canyon and Lake). Elk are around Mammoth. Bears are out
but starting to head to high ground so can be hit and miss. If you want
best chance to see wolves or bears, get up early (sun up) or go out late
(last hour of daylight) to Lamar Valley (up northeast entrance road)and
look for spotters along road, generally anywhere between Slough Creek
campground and Soda Butte. While we were there, we saw grizzly on
Mount Washburn, and other folks were seeing Black bears around Tower and
Roosevelt and grizzlies in various places. In reality, you can see
almost any kind of wildlife almost anywhere in the park, some areas are
just more likely than others. Mosquitoes are pretty thick this year due
to all of the spring moisture, especially if you do any hiking near
meadows or creeks. Biscuit Basin was exceptionally thick for some
reason as was hike to Shoshone Lake (expected). Fishing was good in
northwest section of park, and will be getting better elsewhere as water
drops and clears up. Major construction in Gibbon Falls area - road is
being rerouted - avoid it if possible - 30 minute delays and road is
closed at night. At the end of a day out and about, nothing beats a
scotch on the rocks while sitting on the 3rd floor of Old Faithful Inn
overlooking the lobby.
Some news here: http://www.yellowstone-online.com/newspaper.html
Interesting source of information and links:
yellowstoneparknews.blogspot.com/
It is a beautiful place. Hope you have a wonderful time.
Dymphna
Jul 14, 2009, 6:33:23 PM7/14/09
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How do you check for burning bans in different areas. I don't want to
show up there and not be able to build a fire without a campstove.
Ron Recer
Jul 15, 2009, 11:13:06 PM7/15/09
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"Dymphna" <Dymphna...@no-mx.forums.travel.com> wrote in message
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> How do you check for burning bans in different areas. I don't want to
> show up there and not be able to build a fire without a campstove.
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"Fires are permitted only in designated campgrounds, in picnic area with > show up there and not be able to build a fire without a campstove.
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fire grates, and in some backcountry campsites."
Any burn bans will be temporary (until it rains, etc) and will be posted or
there will be handouts at the entrances. It has been a wet summer so far
and I am not aware of any burn bans inside or outside of YNP.
Ron
rtavi
Jul 20, 2009, 11:09:57 PM7/20/09
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> > Dymphna wrote:
>> Headed there July 20-25. Suggestions?
to Redlodge Montana this to me is a prettier drive than going to the sun or
The drive across Rocky MT NP When you get to Red Lodge there is a railroad
diner that has great frybread tacos. Dont pull ur camper over this just
make a day drive of it. You can come back 1/2 way then take the Chief
Joseph Pky to Cody.
>>
el...@no.spam
Jul 22, 2009, 11:44:50 PM7/22/09
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In article <h43cdf$ftv$3...@news.eternal-september.org>,
rtavi <mycrof...@gmail.com> wrote:
rtavi <mycrof...@gmail.com> wrote:
>Take the drive over the beartooth parkway from the NE corner of Yellowstone
Have they finished paving it?
Ron Recer
Jul 25, 2009, 11:32:47 PM7/25/09
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<el...@no.spam> wrote in message news:12483206...@no.spam...
> In article <h43cdf$ftv$3...@news.eternal-september.org>,
> rtavi <mycrof...@gmail.com> wrote:
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>>Take the drive over the beartooth parkway from the NE corner of
>>Yellowstone
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> Have they finished paving it?
>
and Silvergate, it is still under construction as is the 4 miles between
Silvergate and Cooke City. They are starting to redo an 18 mile section of
road in WY on the south side of the Beartooth. Five or six weeks ago it was
only survey crews, but actual work may have started by now.
Ron
Dymphna
Jul 27, 2009, 4:34:41 PM7/27/09
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construction on it right now because of the cave in year before last, so
it was slow going at times. I will do up a blog later on my trip - it
was great fun!
Ron Recer
Jul 31, 2009, 8:53:21 AM7/31/09
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"Dymphna" <Dymphna...@no-mx.forums.travel.com> wrote in message
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on the pass itself is on the south side in WY unless they have started
something in the last few weeks. There is construction from YNP's northeast
entrance to Cooke City in MT.
Ron
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