Yellowstone National Park Scenic Drive - HWY 14

[@janeforever]

So glad you stopped at firefighters memorial. It's so appropriate to honor all the hardworking firefighters, 1st responders, & volunteers fighting all the CA fires + all the ones coming in from other states to help. THANK YOUs are not nearly enough.

[@rickyaldridge9489]

Russ has to be one of the most patient men I have ever seen. Laid back and seems to just take life as it comes. I need some of that patience...... Thanks for the vids my friend.

[@maryelmaguire3161]

This is still from the fire in 1988. When we were there last week Yellowstone Lake had white caps and foam. From what I hear it’s like that most of the time. It reminds me a little of the Great Lakes. They do have a marina on this lake. My parents would fish on this lake and it was good fishing when the lake had white caps. This lake is huge. I was amazed how long it took us.

[@maryelmaguire3161]

In West Yellowstone don’t forget to stop at Firehole BBQ right on the main drag. So good. Especially the brisket.

[@garretpatterson5389]

You Sir are absolutely brilliant with your camera work. Thank you again for showing us our beautiful country. Stay forever free . Good job Russ.

[@danielmoreno5686]

Yay Yellowstone can't wait for old faithful. Good job Russ.

[@dfconway8284]

I grew up 75 miles from the east entrance of Yellowstone and we drove this stretch of Hwy 14 into Yellowstone every summer dodging mobile homes and tourists in search of bears and buffaloes. Your video makes me homesick for Wyoming (in the summer!!!) The dead trees around Yellowstone Lake are beetle damage. The fires (1988) were around Old Faithful and south towards the Tetons. Thanks for appreciating the beauty of Wyoming!

[@jaybee608]

Oh Russ, I may have to stop watching you! I feel like I want to run away from home!😊

[@larrymiller8210]

Hard to look at burned out Yellowstone. I was there 55 years ago and it was beautiful. Thanks for videos Russ, enjoy them . My wife and I are going back on the road mid Sept. " Talk Soon". Larry Miller

[@jesscarey7666]

Fantastic! Thanks for the ride Russ 👍

[@terrymertz1923]

after you get on hwy 191, watch the vistas to the south and you will see the tetons, pretty spectacular as the are 60-70 miles away

[@kimberlyshalaby1134]

🙋‍♀️Hello Russ! I really enjoyed today seeing the Firefighter Memorial, Yellowstone Lake, just a beautiful day.👍

[@rhondaplait9236]

I love the early morning sunrise. 💞 A few years back we did a crosscountry from AZ, NM, TX, OK, CO, NE, SD, MT, WY, ID, NV and back to AZ. At each new location I was up to see the sunrise I did not miss one. A trip never to be forgotten. Thank you for the fun time.

[@roberts4411]

Wanting to do the same but wonder how difficult is it to find a place to stay each night ?

[@rhondaplait9236]

@@roberts4411 We never had an issue with it. Enjoy your journey.

[@donnadudek9319]

Watching it feel like I’m riding in the vehicle with you

[@judishaw6105]

Hi, I love you going through Yellowstone. I am sitting here at 8:00 on a Sunday night with popcorn enjoying your video so much Thank You for your wonderful videos. Judi Sheppard Shaw Troy , N.C

[@libmathis1007]

I'm also in NC in bed enjoying this great video.....

[@sandracasey6794]

Thanks for all your posts. I am having a great time learning about the western US, never imagined such a fantastic place. I am a Canadian & have driven out to BC but your northern states are amazing. Keep on driving & stay safe.

[@jasonbales9907]

Most of the trees that you were seeing during the climb to sylvan pass were from pine beetles the fire never went down that drainage and the little trees come up on their own after the 88 fires.

[@larrymiller8210]

Jason thanks for info. Just sad to see.

[@jimjackson1087]

There is an old legend in Wyoming about a young warrior who was lost in the mountains. His tribe searched for years. He was the Chief's son and they felt their destiny would be bad if they never found him. The searched for many years. His name was Falling Rock!

[@ann40069]

My Grandfather always had us looking for Falling rock...(he got suck at kick out of it)

[@nwdixieboy]

I find the burnt areas actually beautiful and are restoring quickly!

[@ann40069]

My Aunt Linda and her family lived in West Yellowstone Montana. My Brother and I spent many summers there when we were kids(growing up in the 70's).

[@joywyse6996]

I'm in Colorado and there are trees here like that too. Everyone is told it's the bark beetle but I have my own opinion which I do not want to express here. Anyway, these are beautiful videos Russ. You're helping me plan a trip around the western states. Talked about doing it for a long time and really want to go. Keep the videos coming. I love them. Thanks for all your time and effort. You do a great job.

[@judgiedee]

Awesome job Russ! Thanks for the Summer Tour for those of us that can't travel! God Bless.

[@j-marie4006]

Best vacation I've had this summer!

[@fernandocastelo1679]

14, a breathtaking road !

[@capeman10]

Again my wife and I TRUELY enjoy your videos and thank you for taking us along on your trip.

[@larryolesen1723]

Wow Russ !! That was so beautiful that we had to watch it twice. Hopefully you will be able to see Old Faithful just Spectacular. Enjoy it emencly.. Larry& Linda

[@imanutnur7]

I really enjoyed our trip to Yellowstone. Seen Old Faithful the day we were there.

[@susie3893]

Was in Yellowstone May 2019. Entered through east entrance and it was snowing. We stopped in our RV at Sylvan Pass to make some snow pictures in the snow. The snow pack was above our head. It sure was cold but the snow wasn't sticking too much.

[@kathy_ee5671]

We were there in 1989 after the fires it was pretty devastating but the new growth that you see was lime green against that black burned trees it was really pretty and unfortunately it consumed a lot of that park stayed a week there saw bears , moose and elk lots of wild life

[@BlazingLaser]

We were in Yellowstone in September of 1988, just after the fire that burned ONE THIRD of the park! It was a very sad thing to see. James Watt, Reagan's Sec'y of the Interior, decided not to fight the fire until it was too late. He was asked 'Don't you want to save Yellowstone for future generations?' And he answered 'There aren't going to be many future generations.' (Because he believed we were in the Final Days.) I'm glad to see it's come back as well as it has.

[@shirleyjordan6340]

Beautiful country. Thanks for the ride. Be Safe!

[@terrywilliams7448]

The dead trees were from a very controversial "let it burn" policy. BUT as you see new trees coming back, it takes fire to release pine seeds to grow. Natures way.

[@erickjanes4122]

Yep exactly right

[@brucesmith9144]

Serotinous pine cones from a lodgepole pine.

[@gavanhillebold3131]

Thankyou kindly Russ !!

[@LOVERGEIST777]

Thanks! I felt like a passenger on the journey

[@msdebagain1]

So beautiful. you are so lucky to be experiencing this. (thank you for taking us along)

[@jasonbales9907]

That is the blackwater fire memorial. In 1937 a number of fire fighters were killed fighting a forest fire there

[@heatherrussell8255]

So sad.

[@travelxoverland]

So beautiful. Can't wait to go there and also make a video about it one day!

[@iyanttahowellmd]

Reallyyyyyy good vid! I enjoyed watching all the scenes. Thanks for taking me along for the ride!!

[@ellceez]

I was pregnant with my first child during the fires of '88. The entire state was covered in ash and smoke and I was so relieved to visit relatives in Colorado that year. Also the little "pit stop" before you get to the east entrance is Pahaska Teepee, one of Buffalo Bill's historic hunting lodges. Probably the same in the group photo you saw in the museum. Take your time, read a little :) Enjoy your videos...Cody was my home for many years, then Hot Springs SD and now Sheridan Wy. Nice to see all my homes with you on the road.

[@erickjanes4122]

My cousin lives off of prairie dog road. Maybe you know him

[@escotthollingsworth6074]

I remember the '88' fire season real well. Sheridan had 4 fires around it from all 4 directions. There was the Yellowstone fire, the Black Hills fire, the Big Horns had a fire near Penrose Park area, and Birney Mt. had a grass fire going, and Crow Agency had their fire that jumpef the interstate. Sheridan was so overwealmed with smoke that it looked like night hear, and Sheridan Memorial Hospital was full of patients with respiratory problems. What a year that was. Also, Ritz Sporting Goods went up in flames that year from that female arsonist.

[@wandablomberg]

There was a big fire that went through in 1988, I drove through about 94 and there was NO green at all, mile after mile of just barren tree. I am glad to see its coming back green.

[@travis303]

I don't know why I found that so funny, the long stare at the RV going by

[@debteubner4864]

Russ. Thank you so much for the time and effort you put into these videos. I am really enjoying “traveling with you” on your journeys. Keep safe !

[@elizabethescher5445]

The dead trees are in part due to the Yellowstone Fires from 1989 or so, plus the beetle infestation... The "big lake" is Yellowstone Lake and yes, it's huge.

[@elizabethescher5445]

correction: 1988. Yellowstone gets a lot of big fires. The timber is largely Lodgepole pine, fir, and spruce.

[@neethadesilva5747]

Russ, you should also try the paradise valley drive. West on 90 to Livingston , then left. Beautiful drive . Living in Montana , i with my two shepherds have done practically every nook and corner in my Minnie Winnie .

[@bubblesmckenzie4125]

Lovin' this trip to Yellowstone

[@lindabradford9591]

I've been riding along with so many people on your journeys and really enjoy them all. Thanks for taking us along. Safe travels.

[@shirleyduncan3653]

We are staying in West Yellowstone in few days! Working our way to Jackson Hole.

[@skookumchuckreefer978]

thanks for the entertaining tour

[@cierakitty]

I never fly into Jackson Hole. I fly from Dallas to Bozeman, get my rental car (save $300.00--400.00 car and flight) then drive to Livingston, down to Gardiner (nice scenic drive) get my room for a week and the entrance is 2-3 blocks away. I am all over the place from there on. I go on up to Bear Tooth, Cody, and hit places along the way, I always have a good time. Head out early, spend the day come back at dusky dark. (in Aug. it dosen't get dark till close to 9:00pm)

[@williamjameson7009]

I was in Yellowstone in July 2019, the pictures just don't do it justice!

[@janeforever]

Love when you "let the camera roll..." There's always great things to view. Today's scenery & the spectacular spires on the mountains after you left the Firefighters' Memorial just seemed to fit an upward homage to those brave men & women who risked their lives so we could enjoy such beauty. Amazed at all the dead trees. At the lake the trees in the distance looked like they'd been blackened by fire & had burn scars. Maybe?? Happy when you said you saw little trees growing. Back in mid 80s stopped in Cody with my kids on our way to CA. We drove into Yellowstone thru the East entrance. This entire drive all looks new because I haven't seen a single thing that jogs my memory of that trip. My mind must be going.

[@tomshively5419]

Hi Russ did a little research on why so many dead and downed trees in Yellowstone, several answers: *High altitude and dry climate, so trees get old but die out; *Great 1988 Fire; Acidity from volcanic activity and *Blowback from high winds...

[@peterdickerson2629]

Pine beetle

[@tomshively5419]

@@peterdickerson2629 another one for the list

[@edwardmiller6353]

Great Video! Thanks.

[@darrellmyers7709]

Thank you sir, I'm enjoying it👍

[@joycebarnett5813]

This is an amazingly wonderful drive. The scenery is just breathtaking. I want to thank you so much for taking me along on this trip. I did not realize that Yellowstone Lake is so big!!!!!!! Stay safe and happy adventuring

[@NurseEmilie]

This is the only glimpse of Yellowstone I'll ever see, at my age. I didn't picture it being just highway. I know there are places you can go off the road, but it's not very apparent.

[@robhebbs7960]

Thanks for the ride Russ, i"m sitin back looking out the front windshield like i am riding with you. Was up there a couple years back for a week. still didn"t see all i wanted to. Dont stop to pet the bison Russ ,you might end up like the lady who got to close and the bison tore her pants off a couple weeks ago.

[@serobboshnakyan1048]

thank you for this video health and hapiness to you

[@lyndahardy8168]

Wow !!!! I started watching the video while eating my breakfast but had to stop and go to work. (Work from home) Finished up on my lunch hour. Where else could to see Yellowstone from your sofa but RVerTV

[@dougkuykendall1547]

Trees were not replanted. Totally natural. Fire actually opens up the canopy of an older forest and it that region a fire germinates lodge pole pine seedlings to establish. I am pretty sure you are seeing some of the historic fires of 1989.

[@robinsaba3888]

Aerial view in the morning was gorgeous 😁

[@NoName-zq6ic]

1988, 36% of the park burned. Fire started outside the park. 2016 i believe 70K+ acres burned. We were there in 2005 and the results of the 1988 fire were very visible. Try to check out Mammoth Hot Springs at the North end and Norris Geyser Basin.

[@jasonbales9907]

88 fires started in the park one was due to a campfire and the others were lightning and they all burned together

[@10207ret]

We went to Yellowstone a couple of years ago pulling a 35 foot trailer. No fun pulling that through the park, especially where they were working on the road. Anyway, we were on our way to Cody, thinking we could go out the East Entrance. Nope. It was closed due to threat of avalanche. We had to go out the North Entrance and drive to Billings, which was to be our stop after Cody. A very long day. Enjoyed your video. I finally got to see the East Entrance/Exit. Thank you.

[@charlesp3764]

Very good Russ. Nothing like finishing up a Sunday afternoon and watching RVer TV......👍🏻🍸🍸

[@boblister665]

Thanks for taking us along. I am leaving Cape Cod Sept. 15 heading west. Picking up my daughter in Denver then heading to Moab and so, Utah she will fly home from Salt lake and my wife will then join me to go to Idaho and Yellowstone. Then she will fly home and I head to San Diego then Death Valley and Eastern Sierras. Will drive back end of Oct.

[@boss123400]

If you leave by the north entrance, you could take a mild white water raft trip in Gardner, Mt.

[@mr_jake.y8348]

Please be careful and don't disappear.

[@elloweeze1]

Thankyou for sharing this fantastic drive , it’s great to see your country through the lens ,hi from Australia

[@rosemariereade131]

Never been to Yellowstone so this is my first! Lake nice on left. Watching those clouds overhead! Be safe & warm!

[@USARoadtrip364]

Wow very nice scenic drive in the Yellowstone loop.. wan in there last Jul/2020... I miss it again. Thank you very much for sharing it

[@darlenestout7548]

I just did that drive in September wow what a ride. Awesome

[@ctruthtoday]

One would think they would manage the dead trees better It is sad.. Hopefully with Trumps new executive order on national Parks, they might do something to improve the situation. Nice you can wear a jacket Russ, it's 108 in the Arizona desert by my house today and yes, i can never get enough of the greenery. Yay. Great video as always. Thanks.

[@terrywilliams7448]

Yellowstone (first national park) is huge. They cant really manage the dead trees, nature will, over the years. Your seeing history.

[@sunshineviking9933]

The devastated forest as you neared Yellowstone lake was just so sad. We were there in 2013 and there were many more trees and lots more green. We were stopped by a buffalo standing in the middle of the road right there at the scenic lake overlook you stopped at.

[@olecodjur]

I hope you go through Jackson Hole and the Tetons.

[@animeshkumar1684]

Thx for the lovely trip👍

[@amorimjessica]

wonderful 😍 thank you 🤩

[@michaelwebb57]

Amazing scenery! Thanks for sharing! Safe travels!

[@panderson9561]

I had to check...193 inches of snow, on average.

[@SuperHyee]

Thanks !

[@mikeladley5149]

I was last here in 06. I remember the huge fires of 1988. It burned roughly 783,000 acres, and when we were there for 5 days, I don't remember seeing those dead trees. Beetles makes sense. I'm living in the Philippines now, but the Western United States has the distinction of having the highest concentration of absolutely stunning National Parks. What I admired most about Yellowstone was the huge assortment of wildlife. I remember during our time visiting, we saw 5 grizzly's, 4 cayote's, 1 fox, bald eagles, and countless bison. Truly a place of wonder!👍💖

[@jlor7675]

Amazing how quickly the landscape changes. We are going in July, but will be staying near West Yellowstone. I kinda wish we were going to be on the East side as the scenery looks awesome!

[@ssharp11]

Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for taking us to Yellowstone, it is my first visit. Looking forward to seeing Old Faithful. Wishing you a super week. Stay safe. Hugs Susan

[@johncriske6368]

Enjoyed the ride in the passenger seat and drinking a Pepsi---

[@agnaldos80]

Beautiful views beautiful drive drive safe keep your eyes on the road

[@carolyncolinhogarth8732]

Thank you Russ....The mountains were beautiful per usual, and huge. Yellow Stone is quite the area. It looks really dangerous with that Geyser. Stay safe Russ....Big wave to everyone. CDHx2

[@dragons8822]

Yellowstone is Not 2 words as in your comment.

[@timhagens340]

Was in Yellowstone last year, the first week of August. It’s a sad site to see all of the dead trees. But naturally Mother Nature is replenishing the forest! Hopefully you can check out the Mammoth Hot Spring and Prism Lake. It’s so beautiful! We also stayed in West Yellowstone!! Then did the lower loop! ❤️❤️❤️

[@billgreer870]

Lighting hits yellowstone seems like regularly. Great vids thanks

[@warnerrobins8542]

I saw Old Faithful 50+ years ago when I was in my late teens. There might have been 6 or 10 people there. I can also remember fishing someplace around there. We used a can of corn as bait and caught so many trout we filled our stomach's up. That corn was the perfect bait

[@edwardburchins5102]

Thank you for the ride. I have to say that given the enormous amount of dead trees I would skip Yellowstone. It so sad! Enjoy you videos

[@keithpickering4174]

It's not like that through the whole park. He'll get into very thick trees very soon. Going to old faithfull the trees so thick it blocks out the lake in areas.

[@edwardburchins5102]

@@keithpickering4174 Thank you Keith. I live in the Blue Ridge Mtns and have never seen anything like that on that scale. I look forward to the next video. Take care!

[@allisonryder2658]

We will be coming in from the East pulling a 22 foot trailer. Someone warned us not to take 14, but it looks very doable with lots of pull outs. Loved your video Russ. Love some opinions on doing 14 with a camper.

[@lanalorenzen]

One of the more beautiful drives would be through the small towns of New England. I was born and raised in Maine but have lived in a number of places in the U. S. (as well as Europe). In those parts of the U. S in which I didn't live I traveled through, sometimes several times. I lived in California for nearly ten years while working for the federal government and attending Berkeley. California has wonderful state and federal parks. I now reside in St. George, Utah, in one of the most beautiful areas of the U. S. We're central to five of the most exceptional parks in the world. In fact, I just got home from trips through Zions, Gunnlock State Park, and Snow Canyon State Park. So, as Russ would say, "Keep on truckin."

[@lewisboyd1480]

Yellowstone-Beautiful area.

[@longrider42]

You want a truly packed Yellowstone, go in July. I worked in the park for three summers. Your going at just about the right time actually. Nice camp ground at Pahaska Tepee. That long rig you passed, as you entered the park, was part Horse trailer. Big lake, called Yellowstone Lake, or Lake Yellowstone. Fished it a few times. Yes, Mother Nature has "replanted" the tree's, not people.

[@wendypederson243]

thankfully I was there before any fire damage

[@musicjones1956]

I was just there three years ago. I remember lots of dead trees due to fires. Thanks for your amazing videos !

[@gavanhillebold3131]

He doesn’t drink

[@musicjones1956]

I edited my comment. Thanks for letting me know!

[@bobevansIW]

This virtual vacation is great Russ :-) Keep it up, really enjoying it!

[@arkansastraveler7698]

We ran into a Buffalo traffic jam coming in from the east, they were walking down the middle of the road .

[@skyfacer9626]

If those animals are headed OUT of Yellowstone, then THE ERUPTION is approaching. (Just being silly)

[@susanchandel967]

Yup I ran into one those herds blocking the road in 2013.

[@cierakitty]

Yep, their home, their roads. I go back every year, love it all

[@lornaz1975]

Notice the beautiful old Dodge truck at 12:22.

[@wandasantiago9220]

What a view!

[@cynthiafisbeck5955]

Amazing after all those years the burn area looks the same. Errie

[@carlosbluepony1241]

Good morning Russ Yeiiiiii, im with you thx for the trip

[@honoriochincuanco7826]

Love it …thanks!