Mar 15, 2017, 6:15 pm
Last edit by: muji
National Parks passes
$80 annual pass
$80 senior lifetime pass (62 and older US citizens and permanent residents)
$80 senior lifetime pass (62 and older US citizens and permanent residents)
[Park partly closed due to floods] "Visiting/traveling to Yellowstone Park" thread
Sep 12, 2015, 1:35 pm
#212
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Just got back from Yellowstone. Wow!
We went after Labor Day. The weather was perfect and the animals were everywhere. What a gorgeous place.
Probably our 8th trip, but still great.
Probably our 8th trip, but still great.
Sep 14, 2015, 2:21 pm
#213
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Just don't try the buffet. We did it two years ago and it was dreadful and way overpriced. Maybe the other items on the menu would be fine. Call me crazy, but I really like the Three Bear Restaurant in West Yellowstone. The food and service are always great.
Sep 15, 2015, 7:06 am
#214
Join Date: Sep 2005
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We had dinner one night at the Lake Yellowstone Hotel Dining Room. The building and view from the restaurant are nice. However, the food was meh, and the service was terrible. 100% avoid eating at this place.
Sep 21, 2015, 8:29 pm
#216
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Using walkie talkies to monitor geyser activities is a great way to find our geyser predictions and activities. You do not have to be a geyser gazer to use channel 4 to glean useful information.
Feb 9, 2016, 4:21 pm
#217
Join Date: Dec 2015
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Make sure you are hydrated. Your first day there dont try to kill yourself with higher climbing long hikes. Jenny Lake trail, and schwabacher. all are flat with little elevation gain. You need to adjust to higher altitudes. The only day you could experience altitude sickness is when you do the beartooth highway when you get above 8,500 feet. You may feel quesy even when driving---drink water that day.
Sep 22, 2016, 10:59 am
#218
Join Date: Aug 2012
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Yellowstone on Thanksgiving
Hello everyone,
As the title suggests, I'm thinking about a trip to Yellowstone/Grand Tetons over the Thanksgiving holidays this year. I've always taken road trips in the summer. How is it like weather and road conditions wise in late November? I would assume the crowds will be lesser?
Thanks
As the title suggests, I'm thinking about a trip to Yellowstone/Grand Tetons over the Thanksgiving holidays this year. I've always taken road trips in the summer. How is it like weather and road conditions wise in late November? I would assume the crowds will be lesser?
Thanks
Sep 24, 2016, 12:44 am
#219
Join Date: May 2005
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Hello everyone,
As the title suggests, I'm thinking about a trip to Yellowstone/Grand Tetons over the Thanksgiving holidays this year. I've always taken road trips in the summer. How is it like weather and road conditions wise in late November? I would assume the crowds will be lesser?
Thanks
As the title suggests, I'm thinking about a trip to Yellowstone/Grand Tetons over the Thanksgiving holidays this year. I've always taken road trips in the summer. How is it like weather and road conditions wise in late November? I would assume the crowds will be lesser?
Thanks
Mar 4, 2017, 4:09 pm
#221
Join Date: Jan 2004
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Bozeman to Yellowstone
I'll be in Bozeman in late June and would like to do a one-day trip to Yellowstone. Since I don't like mountain driving, I've been looking for a bus/van tour that picks up in Bozeman; tours parts of Yellowstone, including Old Faithful; then returns to Bozeman. I can only find private tours that cost $690--WAY more than I want to pay. Does anyone know of a tour that fits these requirements?
Mar 15, 2017, 1:20 pm
#222
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I'll be in Bozeman in late June and would like to do a one-day trip to Yellowstone. Since I don't like mountain driving, I've been looking for a bus/van tour that picks up in Bozeman; tours parts of Yellowstone, including Old Faithful; then returns to Bozeman. I can only find private tours that cost $690--WAY more than I want to pay. Does anyone know of a tour that fits these requirements?
I don't know of any tours, but you might look into tours from West Yellowstone, and then driving yourself from Bozeman to West Yellowstone to join the tour - a lot of the money you're paying is probably for transportation all the way from Bozeman, which is a couple of hours drive to Yellowstone.
Mar 15, 2017, 6:21 pm
#223
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A US National Parks Senior Pass is a lifetime pass available to United States citizens and permanent residents 62 years of age or older.
It can be used at over 2000 Federal recreation sites, including National Parks, National Wildlife Refuges, and many National Forest lands.
It admits not only the pass owner, but also any passengers traveling with him/her in a non-commercial vehicle.
While the present cost is $10, it is due to increase to $80 sometime this year.
http://www.nationalparkstraveler.com...-buy-it-now-10
It can be used at over 2000 Federal recreation sites, including National Parks, National Wildlife Refuges, and many National Forest lands.
It admits not only the pass owner, but also any passengers traveling with him/her in a non-commercial vehicle.
While the present cost is $10, it is due to increase to $80 sometime this year.
http://www.nationalparkstraveler.com...-buy-it-now-10
Mar 15, 2017, 6:46 pm
#224
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drewguy, thanks for responding. I finally decided I'll have to drive, and I like the idea of taking a tour from West Yellowstone. Will look into this.
May 23, 2017, 8:44 am
#225
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I'll be in Bozeman in late June and would like to do a one-day trip to Yellowstone. Since I don't like mountain driving, I've been looking for a bus/van tour that picks up in Bozeman; tours parts of Yellowstone, including Old Faithful; then returns to Bozeman. I can only find private tours that cost $690--WAY more than I want to pay. Does anyone know of a tour that fits these requirements?
Karst Stage runs regular bus service to West. From there a number of outfitters offer day tours of the park. The only issue might be timing as the tours from West likely leave in the morning, before the first Karst shuttle arrives. You may need to spend the evening in West if you wanted to do it without driving yourself.
An operator I have used a number of times and have referred multiple people to is Yellowstone Alpen Guides - they offer a great services and would be worth looking into.