Yellowstone National Park Tips | 5 Things to Know Before You Go!

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Dirt In My Shoes

Dirt In My Shoes

Жыл бұрын

Check out these Yellowstone National Park tips before you head out on your vacation! Here are 5 things you need to know before you go! You’ll learn about the crowds, trails, lodging, when to go, and what makes this park so awesome.
0:38 Yellowstone is a huge national park
3:50 Book your lodging well in advance
8:23 Yellowstone is crowded
11:36 Yellowstone is seasonal
14:17 Yellowstone is the world’s first national park
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@dansxmencomics
@dansxmencomics Жыл бұрын
You said it on that last tip! The place is ALIVE! You are right about the energy and vibe there, that park kicks it up a knotch
@DirtInMyShoes
@DirtInMyShoes Жыл бұрын
It does!
@christhacker9450
@christhacker9450 Жыл бұрын
Great video - thanks for posting! Hope to go go next year.
@CellCoachCom
@CellCoachCom Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for posting about your experiences in Yellowstone! Tammy and I will look into your website to study more as we prepare to plan our trip in 2024.
@DirtInMyShoes
@DirtInMyShoes Жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Reach out if you have any questions as you plan.
@bestgame9891
@bestgame9891 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for letting me know!😊
@misha4422
@misha4422 5 ай бұрын
Thank you for your enthusiasm and guidance. It has been 39 years since we visited Yellowstone (our daughter was 2 1/2), and that was just for a couple days en route to Alaska in our old VW bus. It was early September and we drove north from the Park in a blizzard. This June we are planning a week in Yellowstone and hope to spend most of it out of the car. I'll be prepared not to be frustrated by traffic, aiming to start our days early, before the mass of people, and finishing late.
@DirtInMyShoes
@DirtInMyShoes 5 ай бұрын
I'm excited for you!
@annfurlough5729
@annfurlough5729 Жыл бұрын
You might mention the speed limit in the park. That would also help people understand that you can’t get from one place to another quickly.
@DirtInMyShoes
@DirtInMyShoes Жыл бұрын
So true :)
@midnightrider1178
@midnightrider1178 Жыл бұрын
(Looks Around) Didn't notice any signs maybe i was driving 2 fast!
@allenra530
@allenra530 Жыл бұрын
The speed limit is 45 mph everywhere in the park and drops to 25 mph near every turnoff for attraction parking areas. In Winter, snowmobile tours are limited to 35 mph.
@4KScenicDrivesWorldwide
@4KScenicDrivesWorldwide Жыл бұрын
Great video really helpful 👍
@papagen00
@papagen00 11 ай бұрын
Yosemite is my favorite NP but Yellowstone is right up there.
@willienillie6337
@willienillie6337 Жыл бұрын
Very informative. Thanks for the video. Planning to go this month.
@DirtInMyShoes
@DirtInMyShoes Жыл бұрын
Have fun!
@thomaswayneward
@thomaswayneward Жыл бұрын
Great talk on Yellowstone, we learned a lot.
@DirtInMyShoes
@DirtInMyShoes Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@MelbaToast7117
@MelbaToast7117 10 ай бұрын
I think it's insane to have to book inside the park lodging 13 months in advance. So many people can't know ehat they're going to do and need that far in advance
@DirtInMyShoes
@DirtInMyShoes 10 ай бұрын
Because of that, you can often find cancellations as it gets closer to your trip. But those rooms do get snatched up really fast...it's a very competitive national park!
@saplingthrasher23
@saplingthrasher23 2 ай бұрын
I have been to the park more than a dozen times. I advise taking at least 1 week to visit and stick to an itinerary. I have a 36' Class A RV with a Ford Focus in tow. I usually start out staying 2 days in RV Park in Mammoth, then 3 in Canyon and 2 in Madison campgrounds. I use the car to visit the various sites from there.
@nld0947
@nld0947 Жыл бұрын
I was there 11 years ago for 4 days and definitely not enough times to explore the park. Don't even think about staying at a hotel outside of a park because it is too far to drive back and forth. I stayed at 3 different cabins to save time during the trip. At the end of the day, I just drove to the next cabin (about an hour drive) and moved on to the next site in the morning. It was below freezing at night time during the early September month so be prepared for it. It was such an amazing place.
@DirtInMyShoes
@DirtInMyShoes Жыл бұрын
You can see a ton in four days, but I agree, it will not feel like enough time! I'm there yearly and still wish for more time when I go!
@SwiftyTravels
@SwiftyTravels 3 ай бұрын
Great tips, thanks!
@DirtInMyShoes
@DirtInMyShoes 3 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@MaximRedin
@MaximRedin Жыл бұрын
So nice! Very picturesque views. Btw I am watching you from Russia!
@kiranbellamkonda7626
@kiranbellamkonda7626 2 ай бұрын
So helpful video!!!!! Thank you 🙏 ❤
@DirtInMyShoes
@DirtInMyShoes 2 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@williambanzhof9739
@williambanzhof9739 5 ай бұрын
EXCELLENT!
@DirtInMyShoes
@DirtInMyShoes 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@bloqk16
@bloqk16 10 ай бұрын
This video is informative! A pity that such information technology of the World Wide Web didn't exist back in the 1980s when I was planning a _motorcycle trip_ to Yellowstone. As it was, I was going to travel there near clueless about the realities of the Park; where I planned to camp there the entire time. I never made the trip, as a back injury had me canceling the plans I had made for that August 1982. The lingering effects of the back injury was such that I never made the trip in the future. But, from what I found out afterwards, that injury preventing me for motorcycle travel was a blessing. I phoned the ranger station in September of '82 [as email technology didn't exist] to ask a ranger what the August weather was like. She informed me they had afternoon rain showers on most days. Other aspects that I benefited from that canceled trip: The distance of the trip would have physically hammered me. It's one thing to cruise around 75 miles on a motorcycle for a single day's ride, but a completely different reality [as I found out years later] of doing several hundred miles of travel on consecutive days; as motorcycling riding, with its noise, wind, and vibrations, is physically hard when compared to driving a car on long distances. Driving oneself to physical soreness and exhaustion is not what vacation time is all about. Lastly, I never considered the aspect of wildlife in Yellowstone. Thanks to YT videos, I have a better awareness nowadays of the herds of bison and other large four-legged wildlife in the park, it would have made motorcycle travel a hazardous endeavor. As bummed out as I was in that year when I canceled my motorcycle trip to Yellowstone, in hindsight, there must have been a guardian angel looking after me to prevent that trip.
@DirtInMyShoes
@DirtInMyShoes 10 ай бұрын
Sometimes things work out in ways you least expect them to! I hope you're able to get to the park sometime!
@allenra530
@allenra530 Жыл бұрын
If you want to see parts of the park when few people are about, the best time is in Winter, on a snowcoach or snowmobile tour. It is an all day tour. West Yellowstone and Jackson are the main bases for these tours and you don't have to worry about parking jams. The bison are often on or next to the road. The thermal features are extra steamy and hardly anyone else is going to be close to your tour group. I have gone into the park with a snowmobile tour group several times and I went in on a snowcoach last February with my sister and handicapped nephew. All of those trips have been wonderful.
@DirtInMyShoes
@DirtInMyShoes Жыл бұрын
Such a unique experience!
@bibio8188
@bibio8188 5 ай бұрын
how much is the tour please
@panaleejungsanguanpirnsuk6662
@panaleejungsanguanpirnsuk6662 Жыл бұрын
Thk you so much
@DirtInMyShoes
@DirtInMyShoes Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@CrimsonSurvival
@CrimsonSurvival 11 ай бұрын
Went there when I was 4 years old. I just turned 46 today, and I’ll be going back soon in October. Good video, God bless.✝️😎👍🏻
@DirtInMyShoes
@DirtInMyShoes 11 ай бұрын
That's so exciting!
@michellelee2409
@michellelee2409 Жыл бұрын
Great video, especially about the different times of the year. If I had to give one piece of advice to first-time visitors to the park is to pack a cooler full of sandwiches and snacks. You are not going to find a lot of restaurants in the park. Definitely no fast food. And depending on when you visit, the few restaurants there are may not be open. Also, be sure to bring a paper map as there is little to no cell service in the park, so GPS is not always an option!
@DirtInMyShoes
@DirtInMyShoes Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@RaysLongoria
@RaysLongoria Жыл бұрын
@@DirtInMyShoes GPS isn't dependent on cell service so I'd recommend downloading the Yellowstone area on Google Maps so even when you don't have cell service, you'll still be able to use your GPS to navigate.
@DirtInMyShoes
@DirtInMyShoes Жыл бұрын
@@RaysLongoria Good tip!
@jimsolari7141
@jimsolari7141 Жыл бұрын
Good presentation. We will purchase an itinerary.
@DirtInMyShoes
@DirtInMyShoes Жыл бұрын
Enjoy!
@gregstephens6831
@gregstephens6831 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing! My plan is to go next summer. I have a truck camper, do you have a video for truck camping and spots to go too?
@DirtInMyShoes
@DirtInMyShoes 2 ай бұрын
You'll find a video all about camping in Yellowstone in my Yellowstone Playlist here on YT!
@moni5537
@moni5537 Жыл бұрын
Booked my end of August stay at Grant Village just 2 weeks ago. Lucky I guess... :)
@DirtInMyShoes
@DirtInMyShoes Жыл бұрын
Yes!
@justinshefferd2535
@justinshefferd2535 Жыл бұрын
Appreciate your advice. If we have a week planned, would it be best to fly into Bozeman and work our way down through the park and then hit Grand Teton before flying out of Jackson Hole? And if we could stay in 2 different places outside the park, which 2 to divide up the driving?
@DirtInMyShoes
@DirtInMyShoes Жыл бұрын
Yes, that works! I have a full article about where to stay on Dirt In My Shoes. That will help you determine where to stay outside the park based on your trip plan!
@saplingthrasher23
@saplingthrasher23 2 ай бұрын
One thing I would add to the driving time is it can take you 30 minutes to go a half mile like it did me and my wife. We were traveling to West Yellowstone from Old Faithful and traffic was at a near standstill about 5 miles east of West Yellowstone due to a herd of bison on the highway. You don't honk at a Bison or tail gate it if you're smart.😊
@DirtInMyShoes
@DirtInMyShoes 2 ай бұрын
So true!
@Carlos-ji6ln
@Carlos-ji6ln 7 ай бұрын
We camp on a tents, many of the sites allowed one 12x12, or two 8x8, we have two, 10x10, do you think it's possible to accommodate those? Thanks for your video
@DirtInMyShoes
@DirtInMyShoes 7 ай бұрын
It's going to depend on the site, but usually those tent pad sizes are pretty accurate. I don't think you'll be able to fit two 10x10 if it says that. Your tent has to be on the pad or on the pavement, so if you only have one vehicle at your site, you may be able to fit your second tent next to your vehicle. But that will depend on the driveway length as well.
@AdryanaMarGo
@AdryanaMarGo Жыл бұрын
My parents are here in Canada, we want to visit Yellowstone next weekend 5-6 april 😢 so sad yo ear that
@ethanmietzner5218
@ethanmietzner5218 3 ай бұрын
I’m going in May for just a couple days and will be also visiting Grand Teton. I plan on staying in Livingston Mt and waking up early morning of May 15 I believe to see Lamar valley sunrise. Which side of Yellowstone takes longer to traverse and see - because I plan on driving down to Grand Teton and staying a night in Jackson and then the next day heading back up through Yellowstone (I was thinking the west side where Old faithful is since it seems like there is a little less to see compared to the east side which has the Grand Canyon, Lamar Valley, Hayden Valley etc.) what do you recommend?
@DirtInMyShoes
@DirtInMyShoes 3 ай бұрын
If you're already in the Lamar Valley, it would make more sense to drive down the east side of the park to Grand Teton rather than driving to the west side and down. You could drive up the west side on your way back up from Grand Teton though.
@ericlastname736
@ericlastname736 5 ай бұрын
more of a question actually...web site states that it is not recommended to hike places like avalanche peak in sept due to bear activity... its one of the places id love hike... how bad of an idea would this be? your videos are great.. thanks for any info.
@DirtInMyShoes
@DirtInMyShoes 5 ай бұрын
There are a lot of bears in that area. I can't say either way...that would be a very personal decision. But I definitely wouldn't solo hike if the park is concerned about bears in the area.
@davidherrman4109
@davidherrman4109 Жыл бұрын
Do you have any insights into which campgrounds will be open this summer? Right now it is listing most as closed due to the flood damage from last summer.
@DirtInMyShoes
@DirtInMyShoes Жыл бұрын
The campgrounds with open dates that are still being determined are the ones in the northern part of the park where the flooding was the worst. They probably won't release info about those ones until it gets closer to the summer. You can make reservations in most of the other ones right now, though, so I'd at least reserve something while you wait for the park to decide what they are going to do about those flooded campgrounds!
@davidherrman4109
@davidherrman4109 Жыл бұрын
@@DirtInMyShoes Thanks!
@janemerrick2636
@janemerrick2636 Жыл бұрын
Can you ride bikes in Yellowstone to get around. We'll be in an RV and would rather not back up daily?
@DirtInMyShoes
@DirtInMyShoes Жыл бұрын
Yeah, sure! Yellowstone is huge though, so you'll have to go quite far to get between the various sections of the park. And the roads are often narrow without a good shoulder. You can find our more about biking in Yellowstone here: www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/bicycling.htm Have fun!
@user-oz3nt3kr2j
@user-oz3nt3kr2j Жыл бұрын
i just reserved 1 day at Mammoth and 2 days Lake Yellowstone 1 month out.
@DirtInMyShoes
@DirtInMyShoes Жыл бұрын
Awesome! People often cancel as it gets closer to the summer -- glad you were able to snatch something up!
@likeastarinyourheart
@likeastarinyourheart Жыл бұрын
😊 thanks for sharing this , I have also some questions about it. 1. What kind of things you can bring in your backpack? I don't what a 🐻 chasing me for an apple 😂. 2. Best time to visit the park? 3. Blisters 😮 How can you avoid it? What kind of shoes do you wear usually? 😊 Any other advice that you can provide me? I'm from Costa Rica. Thank you for your help.
@DirtInMyShoes
@DirtInMyShoes Жыл бұрын
You can hike with food, just be sure to keep your pack within arms reach at all times. You'll find a full article about the best time to visit on dirtinmyshoes.com. I hike in Oboz or Merrells. I hope you have a great time!
@RoomSixty6
@RoomSixty6 Жыл бұрын
Visiting at the end of May. Are the roads usually cleared out by then? I drive a prius so snow on the roads is a major issue. Maybe I should wait.
@DirtInMyShoes
@DirtInMyShoes Жыл бұрын
They are usually clear and open by then, but sometimes it still snows in May. The weather can be a little iffy that time of year!
@alansach8437
@alansach8437 Жыл бұрын
The Prius actually does very well on icy roads. I have one. As long as it's not deep snow.
@Stuie417
@Stuie417 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for the advice of calculating average time by 2. I'm planning on visiting the week after Memorial weekend (Monday, Sept 9th 2024). My plan is to visit a week after Memorial weekend when most visitors and/or their kids go back to school. Is that a reasonable plan, or am I likely to swap overcrowding of one demographic for another?
@DirtInMyShoes
@DirtInMyShoes 7 ай бұрын
That's a nice time to be there, the weather just can be a little unpredictable, so expect to be surprised :)
@argentosebastian
@argentosebastian 7 ай бұрын
What about car camping? Would that be okay? Is there a designated area to explore in a 4x4? Thanks in advance.
@DirtInMyShoes
@DirtInMyShoes 7 ай бұрын
I have a full video about camping in Yellowstone. But you can't just park anywhere and camp in your car. They patrol and will ticket you!
@ConnorHudak-wg6cg
@ConnorHudak-wg6cg 3 ай бұрын
Hello I am visiting Yellowstone national park in September what are the chances that it will snow in the middle part of September because I hear it’s a good month to go to Yellowstone if it doesn’t snow
@DirtInMyShoes
@DirtInMyShoes 3 ай бұрын
Yellowstone in September can be fantastic, but snow is definitely possible at that time!
@Noneofyourbusiness7080
@Noneofyourbusiness7080 Жыл бұрын
How many nights is too many to camp in Yellowstone? What’s your advice? We are bringing 2 children but we all love to camp.
@DirtInMyShoes
@DirtInMyShoes Жыл бұрын
I'm not sure there's such a thing as too many nights in Yellowstone! But to get through all of the main can't-miss activities, I would suggest 5 nights/4 full days.
@alansach8437
@alansach8437 Жыл бұрын
I believe from Memorial Day to Labor Day the limit is 14 days. The rest of the year the limit is 30 days. That would be for the calendar year. Most of the campgrounds require reservations well in advance. A few have first come, first served sights that fill fast. Norris, the largest remaining first come campground, is closed this year I believe.
@jabe1489
@jabe1489 3 ай бұрын
Can anyone suggest a good town to airbanb near the park. We are comming from Colorado thru Wyoming side.
@DirtInMyShoes
@DirtInMyShoes 3 ай бұрын
You'll find a lot of info about where to stay here: www.dirtinmyshoes.com/where-should-i-stay-while-visiting-yellowstone/
@skyeshwin
@skyeshwin Жыл бұрын
Hi.. thank you for your tips! I’m planning to go there and spend about a day… I also plan to stay at Bozeman and start to the park early morning (like at 7.30am)… I also plan to see the major spots (old faithful, artist point, mammoth springs)… do you think it’s a good idea? Thanks!
@DirtInMyShoes
@DirtInMyShoes Жыл бұрын
Sounds like fun! Bozeman works, but if you can stay in Gardiner or West Yellowstone, you'll cut down on a lot of drive time!
@skyeshwin
@skyeshwin Жыл бұрын
@@DirtInMyShoes thank you for your response!!
@DirtInMyShoes
@DirtInMyShoes Жыл бұрын
@@skyeshwin Of course!
@aliciagarza4645
@aliciagarza4645 Жыл бұрын
Where is the best spot to park if I stay in west Yellowstone?
@skyeshwin
@skyeshwin Жыл бұрын
@@DirtInMyShoes My wife and myself just came back from a 2900 mile 6 day road trip to Sioux Falls-badlands-wall-mt Rushmore-needles highway-big horn national forest scenery- Cody-Yellowstone-riverton-scottsbluff monument-Sandhills byway-Lincoln all the way from Springfield MO! I watched a few videos of yours beforehand that were useful! Thank you for giving super good info about the locations and your guidance to navigate this terrain! We stayed at the Roosevelt lodge cabin for a night inside Yellowstone. Wyoming is stunning and the badlands and the black hills were awesome as well. we’ll cherish this trip for a long time. Thanks again!
@jeremy8715
@jeremy8715 4 ай бұрын
Are the campgrounds (tents/campers) also that competitive?? 4:30
@DirtInMyShoes
@DirtInMyShoes 4 ай бұрын
Yes!
@dakat1726
@dakat1726 7 ай бұрын
Norris campground has been closed for several years- and has no schedule to re-open
@DirtInMyShoes
@DirtInMyShoes 7 ай бұрын
Yes, I know. But it will open again eventually :)
@lawrencesordotcom
@lawrencesordotcom Жыл бұрын
Is it possible to visit Yellowstone this April 9-14?
@DirtInMyShoes
@DirtInMyShoes Жыл бұрын
You can go, but many roads are still closed at that time.
@kyleree6757
@kyleree6757 Жыл бұрын
So, today is July 16. I want to camp during the last two weeks of August. With my dog. I'm getting the feeling that's not gonna work?
@DirtInMyShoes
@DirtInMyShoes Жыл бұрын
You might be able to snatch up someone's cancellation :)
@kyleree6757
@kyleree6757 Жыл бұрын
@@DirtInMyShoes Thank you ma'am, if nothing else I'll just drive back to town or find a boondocking spot outside of the park! Have a great day! 🐻🐻🐻
@ppkaci
@ppkaci Жыл бұрын
those bison look very friendly! i want to pet one!
@DirtInMyShoes
@DirtInMyShoes Жыл бұрын
haha terrible idea!
@imdonewithtotalitarians7816
@imdonewithtotalitarians7816 11 ай бұрын
Stay away! Death can occur around wild animals.
@katherinemillhouse7365
@katherinemillhouse7365 2 ай бұрын
We are from Tasmania, and thinking maybe October? Is your itinerary suitable for October?
@DirtInMyShoes
@DirtInMyShoes 2 ай бұрын
October is very unpredictable, so I don't recommend my itinerary at that time in case the snow comes in and you're not able to follow the schedule :)
@blackcopperadventures1983
@blackcopperadventures1983 6 ай бұрын
Hey sorry i know this is old post and good video! As a Canadian citizen do you know what a person “needs” to fish in Yellowstone by chance? It’s very tough to find online and to find what you need exactly…
@DirtInMyShoes
@DirtInMyShoes 6 ай бұрын
You'll need to get a Yellowstone National Park Fishing Permit on recreation.gov. Have fun!
@blackcopperadventures1983
@blackcopperadventures1983 6 ай бұрын
@@DirtInMyShoes perfect! Thank you very much for the reply
@sandramartin7969
@sandramartin7969 9 күн бұрын
I just got reservations at Lake Yellowstone Hotel for 8/30/24. They are enclosing on 9/2 for renovations to dining room. Rooms were through Xanterra that seems to be the service they are using at this time.
@andrewstorm8240
@andrewstorm8240 Жыл бұрын
Have you been to Grand Tetons - do people move between the two?
@DirtInMyShoes
@DirtInMyShoes Жыл бұрын
Yes, most people visit both. I have a ton of Grand Teton info on dirtinmyshoes.com, and I'll be releasing some videos for Grand Teton in the near future!
@andrewstorm8240
@andrewstorm8240 Жыл бұрын
@@DirtInMyShoes thank you
@kevinpowers9024
@kevinpowers9024 4 ай бұрын
Where do you suggest staying? Lodging in the park is very expensive. Around 300 dollars a night. We are in North Carolina and just starting to put prices together. With airfare, rental car, lodging, food, gas etc, we are at 4000 dollars for a week out there. We can go to Europe for that.
@DirtInMyShoes
@DirtInMyShoes 4 ай бұрын
You'll find a better range of prices outside of the park. I suggest the West Entrance for easy access to the park without staying inside.
@DarkKent234
@DarkKent234 Ай бұрын
I'm taking my family this coming week and we are staying in Island Park, Idaho.
@alansach8437
@alansach8437 Ай бұрын
The best time to visit Yellowstone is thirty years ago. Today, it is as much fun as visiting the LA freeway at rush hour. We were driving through the park when we spotted a bear and cubs about 150 yards from the road. Within two or three minutes there were 100 cars stopped. Traffic was backed up for miles. People were out of their cars. Cameras lined the road. Within another few minutes the rangers showed up, told everyone to get back in their cars AND LEAVE. Everyone had to leave. Many were parked along the side of the road, and I can understand that, but we were well off the road in our car (never got out), in a paved turnout on the opposite side of the road from the bear who never got closer to the road. Didn't matter. Had to leave. Immediately. Even though the big ranger truck was parked (half in the road) in such a way that we couldn't see to pull out safely. I asked for help to pull out and was ignored. No where to back up until the vehicle behind me left, but who knew where the driver was? A minute later the ranger came stomping back over like I was in trouble when I pointed at his truck. I was told, "Back up!" I said, "No where to back up!" Then finally helped guide me out. Some folks were still out of their cars taking pictures, and illegally parked, but I seemed the priority even though legally parked in a turnout! I guess because I was in my car! Next thing I know they are crackershelling that poor bear and cubs who were interested in nothing more than the sweet grass in the meadow. KA-BAM! KA-BAM! The bears are running in a panic over the hill. They were never much closer than 150 yards! As I drove away some folks were still out of their cars having ignored multiple instructions to get in them and leave.
@DirtInMyShoes
@DirtInMyShoes Ай бұрын
I used to feel that way about Yellowstone, but I don't anymore. Now I have great luck losing the crowds and having an enjoyable experience in the park...even these days!
@alansach8437
@alansach8437 Ай бұрын
​​@@DirtInMyShoesOh, I can do that just fine. 90% of the people visit 10% of the park. That's never going to change. So 90% of the people reading this will never get further than 100 yards off a park road. And that's probably a good thing. But if you want (and the vast majority of park visitors do) to see and photograph wildlife like grizzly bears, black bears, wolves legally and SAFELY, you are going to HAVE TO do it from the road. Most wildlife in the backcountry skedaddles as soon as you come around a bend in the trail. Great if you like seeing butts going over the hill. The Park Service has made it increasingly hard for visitors (many of whom have traveled hundreds, if not thousands, of miles) for what might be a once in a lifetime opportunity, simply because they can't, or won't, properly handle crowds. What a shame.
@howardcunniffe8738
@howardcunniffe8738 Жыл бұрын
I talked to one of my friends this afternoon on the phone. He wants to go to Yellow Stone in August. He asked me if I wanted to go. I told him it would be my first time out of the state of Colorado since 1998. But hearing you say that you have to book 13 months in advance and spending over half of your vacation in the car, doesn't look like a vacation I want to take. Plus my friend said this wasn't official yet. So I'm not sure if I want to go.
@DirtInMyShoes
@DirtInMyShoes Жыл бұрын
A good plan will change everything about your experience in that park! Just don't show up without a plan, and you'll have a fabulous time!
@howardcunniffe8738
@howardcunniffe8738 Жыл бұрын
@@DirtInMyShoes I'll talk to my friend Chris on Monday. He's the one that is planning this. Thank you for replying back. You sound like a nice lady.
@DirtInMyShoes
@DirtInMyShoes Жыл бұрын
@@howardcunniffe8738 you're welcome!
@shirleyduncan3653
@shirleyduncan3653 Жыл бұрын
Go go go go!!!! I’ve gone in June, September and leaving Sunday(May 28). There is never a bad experience and we didn’t notice traffic jams too much. It’s a very spiritual feeling to see the beauty of this place. No one should think they can see it all even if you go every year.
@CellCoachCom
@CellCoachCom Жыл бұрын
Is it a bad idea to commute to and tour Yellowstone on a motorcycle?
@DirtInMyShoes
@DirtInMyShoes Жыл бұрын
Many people do that! When I worked for the park service, we always saw big groups coming through on motorcycles. It would be a cool way to experience the park!
@raf2769
@raf2769 Жыл бұрын
I think it is an excellent idea depending, probably, on the time of the year/weather. I was there in June 2008 on my return trip to Louisiana from Alaska on my KLR650. I camped (no reservation) one night. I traversed the park from N to S. Really had no plan of where to go as I was completely unfamiliar with the park but I got to see quite a few of the “natural attractions” (geyser, canyon area and falls, mud volcano, black dragon’s caldron, etc), fantastic scenery and wildlife. At some point I was stopped in traffic with massive bison walking a few feet from me -it was a little freaky cause there was quite a few calves and wasn’t sure if the moms would take kindly to a motorcycle. Crowds/traffic not really bad, weather was great, some snow on the side of the road on the south side leaving the park (don’t know if this was normal, but then again I got into a pretty good snow storm in White Horse a few days before on my way down). Wish I had taken more time.
@imdonewithtotalitarians7816
@imdonewithtotalitarians7816 11 ай бұрын
Just be aware that bears and bison can get near the motorcycles. It's fun though if you stay vigilant and observant.
@jeremydoggett5005
@jeremydoggett5005 Ай бұрын
Nice video. When did you work in Yellowstone?
@DirtInMyShoes
@DirtInMyShoes Ай бұрын
I was a ranger in Yellowstone's neighbor to the south, Grand Teton! That was my first job as a park ranger around a decade ago.
@jeremydoggett5005
@jeremydoggett5005 Ай бұрын
@@DirtInMyShoes That is beautiful country. I drove through Teton NP a couple of times and through parts of Yellowstone several times. My first venture into that area was in 2016. I searched for Forrest Fenn's treasure. Many believed it to be in Yellowstone but it was actually on the very edge of Yellowstone and edge of Gallation NF.
@katien.6356
@katien.6356 Жыл бұрын
How many days should be enough to visit Yellowstone?
@DirtInMyShoes
@DirtInMyShoes Жыл бұрын
4 to see all the main sights. You'll find a full article about this on dirtinmyshoes.com!
@katien.6356
@katien.6356 Жыл бұрын
@@DirtInMyShoes thanks
@overwatchxrescue
@overwatchxrescue 5 ай бұрын
Shockingly, in July 2022, there were no crowds or traffic jams on the roads at least on certain days. But the park is notorious for crowds during the peak season, absolutely!
@DirtInMyShoes
@DirtInMyShoes 5 ай бұрын
So many people cancelled their trips to Yellowstone in July of 2022 because of the massive flooding event at the end of June that year. That's probably why it felt a little quieter!
@overwatchxrescue
@overwatchxrescue 5 ай бұрын
@@DirtInMyShoes That's probably why. Ironically, very little was actually still closed then, at least by mid-July. People may have been overly cautious in their cancellations.
@paulrhyne4
@paulrhyne4 29 күн бұрын
@DirtInMyShoes
@DirtInMyShoes 29 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@bentenn1010
@bentenn1010 Жыл бұрын
Just start the video at 6:07
@razberrypumpkin
@razberrypumpkin 6 ай бұрын
Should you be worried about the caldera thats due for a eruption
@DirtInMyShoes
@DirtInMyShoes 6 ай бұрын
No :)
@jeremy8715
@jeremy8715 4 ай бұрын
Seems like you'll need about a week just to see everything.
@DirtInMyShoes
@DirtInMyShoes 4 ай бұрын
You can see the main sights in 4 days, but a week is better!
@TechnikMuseumSpeyer
@TechnikMuseumSpeyer Жыл бұрын
Yellowstone is a beautiful place and a dangerous
@robinfennessy4883
@robinfennessy4883 16 сағат бұрын
Also don't pet the fluffy cows...
@growlith6969
@growlith6969 10 ай бұрын
Well, I thought I wanted to go. But it sounds like a money suck surrounded by what I don't want to see. People.
@DirtInMyShoes
@DirtInMyShoes 10 ай бұрын
It's busy, but not if you have a good schedule. I used to hate visiting Yellowstone until I figured out the timing of when to be where, and now it's one of my absolute favorites. It can be done without feeling like you're surrounded by people :)
@christhacker9450
@christhacker9450 Жыл бұрын
Great video - thanks for posting! Hope to go go next year.
@DirtInMyShoes
@DirtInMyShoes Жыл бұрын
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