You should see Old Faithful at least once, so good call.

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Jan 22, 2023
7:16:33pm

jdub FORMER USER

You should see Old Faithful at least once, so good call.

I'll send you a boardmail with some ideas when I get a chance.

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Starting plans to visit Yellowstone and Grand Teton NP this summer for 5-8 days

Schultz is back

1/22/23 7:00pm

In the summer enter Yellowstone early. 6am or earlier. Once in the park, it's fine. The problem is getting in

Bert609

1/22/23 7:06pm

This is really the only way to see the animals. They will be bedded down by the

Nat Gas Man

1/22/23 7:29pm

Avoid old faithful

chitchatfan

1/22/23 7:06pm

We'll probably have to go see old faithful. But what else should we go see?

Schultz is back

1/22/23 7:10pm

Do old faithful in the morning. We visited on the 4th of July weekend, busiest day of the year, again, if you enter

Bert609

1/22/23 7:15pm

Firehole River swimming area. It was the highlight of our Yellowstone trip!

Soy Celeste

1/22/23 7:15pm

You should see Old Faithful at least once, so good call.

jdub

1/22/23 7:16pm

Download the gypsy guide app for Yellowstone. Also, don’t miss Grand Prismatic

chitchatfan

1/22/23 7:28pm

I enjoy the boardwalk path with all the geysers at old faithful far more than old faithful itself.

Joe Banks

1/22/23 7:19pm

Yep

jdub

1/22/23 8:22pm

Lamar Valley, although you likely need some optics like a spotting scope.

MarylandFan

1/22/23 8:23pm

If really 8 days, I’d give 2-3 to Glacier.

Joe Banks

1/22/23 7:22pm

We did 3 days in glacier last year. I'll go back for sure, but not this year

Schultz is back

1/22/23 9:04pm

There is a good map that has both loops and highlights of the park.

WizeGuise

1/22/23 7:25pm

We're up for some good day hikes. Probably max out at 6 miles round trip for an

Schultz is back

1/22/23 9:14pm

Just read a couple articles on best hikes and

WizeGuise

1/22/23 11:05pm

I'd pass on going to Mammoth Hot Springs mainly because it's so far from everything else. Definitely see

ManicBlue

1/22/23 8:44pm

I guess I was wrong about only being able to camp in trailers in Yellowstone

Schultz is back

1/24/23 10:30am

Yeah, tents are allowed in all campgrounds of which I'm aware.

jdub

1/24/23 12:51pm

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