Yellowstone - Moto Tour of the South Loop

[@bigsky2144]

I am thinking you was such heartfelt feelings… I grew up in Montana I have visited the park on many occasions with my family and until 20 years ago when both of my parents passed away I would come home and visit every year with my family… we live in Connecticut where I moved with my husband of 52 years about 50 years ago… But as you wrote the part in this video every stop brought up memories to me… Very happy memories and I am using it to show my grandchildren because I wanna wish before I get too old and that will be a while I am 70 now but I don’t consider myself old… But my one wish is to somehow find a way to bring my seven grandchildren out to Montana show them everything from Rushmore to devils tower to Wyoming and Montana Yellowstone… What are used to come from Missoula down to Bozeman and down I think it’s 89 to Gardner and stay overnight Gardner and Then Circle, Park and end up in West Yellowstone for a couple two or three nights while we continue to enjoy the park and it’s beautiful spectacular sight… Then we start back across to Melrose and find our way to Bannack --hit the Berkeley Pit Butte sometimes but mostly head up route 93 to Hamilton to visit my brother on up to Missoula to visit relatives and stop and Arlee to visit my sister and then head on up to Flathead Lake and Kalispell to see my brother and then of course make the loop up going to the Sun Highway and see glacier Park and don’t forget to go all the way around to see many glacier Lodge and the view from the other end of the lake… Oh my gosh I’m taking you on my chore and I was busy talking about yours lol you’re doing a fantastic job I love your site and I will continue to watch it thank you for the happy memories.

[@theparkjunkie]

Sounds like you’ve had some good times out here in the wild west! I’m glad you enjoy the tours & I’m stoked to take you along! Cheers

[@bigsky2144]

@@theparkjunkie Oh yeah did some whooping it up at Sturgis a few years ago well a lot of years ago had a great time but my bike and days are over! But I loved it! I’m loving your chores and I’m happy to be along for the ride.

[@Tom-tt1vg]

For those of us that are fascinated with Yellowstone and cant get out there for what ever reasons Thank you so much for giving us a tour.

[@HenryHoffman]

Dude.. i love your productions..hang in there.. everyone you meet in yellowstone..give them your you tube..you should have millions of subscribers..people love real channels...thanks for sharing

[@jonellwhitehead5315]

Outstanding Job, Sir….This is top notch production, professional and high quality! Thank you for sharing this beautiful part of the world with us!

[@imsunasong3912]

Wow..the music ..the ride.. The views... Spectacular!!!😲😲😲😃😃😃

[@gus1911]

From an old Yellowstone Savage and Snowcoach Driver, thanks for the tour!

[@russelljackman1413]

Great footage! Thanks, Todd, for taking care of my Yellowstone Jones!

[@longrider42]

I worked in the park in 85 at Mammoth, 91 at Old Faithful, and 95 in Grant Village. I need to get back there. But I do not drive. So it will be on my bicycle. Maybe August, depends on the roads I guess. Thank you for this quick tour. The Norris Geyser basin is my favorite place. Stay safe.

[@ladybugmom10]

It’s wierd to watch this after being there yesterday. Now everything looks so familiar. You are definitely in your element doing these videos. Great job!!

[@chrismccoy7946]

My wife and I visited Yellowstone National Park and IMMEDIATELY feel in love with it. Starting following your page after the flooding and I'm impressed with your production and your enthusiasm. Thank-you very much for sharing the park with all of us.

[@dannywhite7063]

Thanks Todd!! Fantastic Moto Tour on the ol' KTM, with great tunes thrown in! Bringing the Grandkids in three weeks...Good Times

[@Zavijava1]

Thanx fantastic tour on such a lovely day, what a difference from last week, wow.great ride !!

[@Mark_Demaline]

Portal to the innards of the Earth. I love it. Thanks for the ride along.

[@joannford5860]

Thanks for the Up dates and the wonderful videos

[@snickerspayne4929]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for the tour of the southern loop! It brought back many wonderful memories.

[@lindarichie2585]

Wow it’s so nice to see Yellowstone through your tours ! It’s really helps those of us that can’t make it out there ! So thanks and keep the videos coming!

[@kathieh7012]

Linda, I definitely agree! Todd I just tuned in to your videos when Yellowstone had the huge monsoon rains and am loving watching them! Keep 'em comin'!!! 🤗🤗

[@MrRB708]

Thank you. We visited in May but most of the the loop road was still closed. We want to return soon. Thanks for showing us what we missed.

[@ks77347]

We'll be visiting Yellowstone next week. Road tripping from the east coast. Thank you for this tour so we have an idea of we want to see.

[@brenda56482]

I was in the park the first week of June (just before it shut down), and you pretty much gave me a video souvenir of my vacation... thanks! 😊

[@pamjohnson2178]

Oh my goodness, I am sure enjoying all of your tours of the park. We were there last September, and watching your fabulous productions makes me want to come back. Thank you!

[@beachmom19]

Great video and birthday present. Ha. Looking forward to our trip in September. Maybe we will see you there. Thanks so much for the excellent tour. Love the cascades.

[@theparkjunkie]

Happy Birthday!!!🎊🎈🎂

[@beanblossombaby]

Yellowstone is my favorite place I’ve ever been. Thank you for sharing.

[@janec.9706]

Dude, thanks for the ride!.... beautiful

[@naturelvr123]

We had our grandson from Illinois (we live in Colo) & the day we left (didn't know it yet) all hell broke loose. Left going thru Cody. He wanted to go to Mommoth Hot Springs, good thing we avoided that area. Like your filming/music.

[@alifeofwander821]

I got to visit Yellowstone this past Sunday. It’s awesome to see the spots I didn’t get the chance to stop at. Just too much to see in one day. Thank you for such informative videos.

[@Thomasj876]

Thanks Todd for another stellar video, and for taking us along!

[@juhasohlberg1711]

Your videos have been extremely informative and helpful as we are planning our first visit in about a month. Thank you!

[@ladybugmom10]

A tip I learned is if you’re going to visit Grand Prismatic spring, do not go to the main site. Go to the trailhead just after (if coming from the west entrance) then take the trail to the top to get an amazing overview of the springs.

[@charleshicks3492]

Great tour; been there many times in my year, never tires😎😎😎😎👍👍👍👌👌👌👌

[@soniakolesar6703]

Thank you for the Tour 👍

[@71littleone]

Your YNP videos help me overcome my sadness for not being there this summer. I was one of the fortunate to be employed in this fabulous park last summer in Lake Village. I SURE miss it and the Huckleberry margaritas at Lake Hotel!

[@carlblenkin6776]

Todd I do enjoy your videos This one was great your videography was excellent and enjoy your choice of travel music (jazz lover.} Thanks again for sharing your adventures they are great, Wish I could join you!

[@chereecargill355]

Love this little tour. We've been there three times but still haven't seen everything. Never have gotten to the falls but they're on the agenda for when we next get back.

[@shill3282]

Go to artists point and brink of the Lower falls. On your way down to brink of the lower falls you also get to see the upper falls from the trail.

[@martinjdesmond]

What I liked about your video since I have seen a number of Yellowstone KZbin videos by people who visit the park for one or two days, but don't really understand the complexity and depth of Yellowstone. You provide a much more in depth view of Yellowstone. Thanks.

[@marcydobbs1653]

Love seeing this again through your eyes. What an incredible place!

[@carsonramsey1780]

Thank you for inside look at the southern loop of Yellowstone very educational and beautiful hope to see you there in July.

[@daveholte7658]

Enjoy your tours so much You are excellent giving us real time tours Thanks for all you do.

[@JanieP53]

Park looks different in the Summer! I was last there in January. Thanks for the tour!

[@biotrekker]

Great video. Going out there later this summer. We appreciate the updates and the tours.

[@luiscortes5123]

so cool man I am from cooke city I work at bear tooth cafe I enjoy your videos man yellowstone is amazing come visit us at Cooke City take care and stay safe

[@theparkjunkie]

I just had a beer there a few days prior to the flood… I dig that place & will stop in next time I’m down there! Cheers

[@RichardinNC1]

Your video makes me miss Yellowstone. I visited one time in 2016, spending 3 days between Old Faithful area and Canyon Village and 1 day on the North Loop. I definitely missed a few you hit but found some others too. Time to go back!

[@johnnywomack3599]

Really enjoyed your tour. Thanks.

[@handiman5001]

Once you have seen one giesor you've seen them all, thanks for the GREAT video.PS love your music

[@armeliahughes4300]

How beautiful thank you for showing us the stunning breath taking views

[@brianhaney5029]

Intelligent perspective! Fantastic. Thank you.

[@rickfink1942]

Great video! Thanks. I live in Bozeman so I consider the Park my backyard. So fortunate. Do yourself a favor and visit the Virginia Cascades. Never have I experienced such a calming sound - especially in the late summer when water levels are down. Well worth the effort to get to the bottom.

[@reneejones7807]

Thank you - you did a wonderful job. I feel like I had a mini vacation! Can't wait to see these awesome sites in person.

[@lauraanderson7092]

Thank you for the great and informative video. I’ll be heading there soon, so this was really helpful. I also got that One More Saturday Night reference. 🎶❤️

[@lauraannbrooks3810]

I live in So Cal and am more limited in hiking.. I do have some videos of the national parks and state parks through a program but your video narrative is fantastic! I feel like I’m there visiting. I feel like I’m taking a vacation:) and your personality is fabulous so keep doing your talks because they’re quite enjoyable for me and I’m sure for others as well!

[@beverlyfuchs3741]

I really enjoyed going on your ride today on the Southern Loop. It brought back many fond memories of my trips to Yellowstone. What a magical place!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@robingastonia9192]

Thank you so much for sharing this. I have never been to Yellowstone, and it is amazing. Thank you for the beautiful tour. I live close to the Smokies, and the west is NOTHING like east, it is amazing and really beautiful.

[@Don-md6wn]

I live in western NC, not far from the Blue Ridge Parkway and the GSMNP. In 2019 I took a long trip to the Canadian Rockies and Glacier, Yellowstone and Grand Teton NPs. I have to say all of those areas dwarf the Smokies and the BRP.

[@marct9587]

I've been to Lehardy Rapids and the falls before in mid-June and the flow certainly did not match this! Thanks for the great report.

[@cecilia8957]

Thank you so much for taking us on this tour with you...I thoroughly enjoyed it 🐨🇦🇺

[@jayevans1341]

Thanks for showing the lower and upper falls. I was curious what they looked like after the flood.

[@darlenestout7548]

Thank you for the tour. I missed that part and can't wait to return. Enjoyed the video

[@stevearita3267]

Thanks for taking time to shoot this video, really enjoyed it. Would be great if you can do one solely around the Lake area. Thanks again.

[@tonieiselt6274]

Thank you for the insider look at the southern loop. What a blessing to be working in the park. Work over? Your time off is in Yellowstone. Loved the skies along with the geysers rivers and thermal features. 🙌

[@03BHall]

Wonderful video. Thank you for sharing with us!

[@BucksMom218]

Thanks for this! So beautiful and I’d love to do it on a bike! Beautiful riding for sure! 😎🥾🥾

[@tomwelles3376]

left Flagg Ranch 5-30, just before the rain Thanks for your videos.

[@tinafranck7276]

Thank you for the tour on your bike! Loved it. We were there 2 days before it closed. So glad to see things getting better!

[@doncanaday6406]

Fantastic video tour. We needed this since we are on the way there next week. Thanks for doing this!

[@teresajamison8060]

Thank you all the great views ❤️

[@TheJackiscool]

Been following your channel since the park closure last week. Your videos are well edited and informative. What an experience it must be working in Yellowstone! I am spending the summer in Jackson, WY and plan to visit Yellowstone next weekend!

[@ariesapparel5944]

Thanks for the Tour.

[@Yawndave]

Wow, you sure picked a nice day for the tour--and all that green, green grass, beautiful! "Bison Jam", ha! I think I've experienced at least one every time I've been to Yellowstone. Seeing those empty parking spots, it appears the odd/even plate thing seems to be keeping the crowds down a bit. I understand the policy might mess up plans for some but fewer people in the park is a good thing.

[@bigbluedaddy954]

Great stuff Junkie

[@debbie619]

I really enjoyed going along with you on this tour. I've never been to Yellowstone and would love to someday. Absolutely amazing.

[@pattisoch3526]

Love your updates. You are a natural. We are scheduled to come to Yellowstone in August. This is a trip that has been cancelled twice. Seeing the updates gives me hope.

[@janwaller3585]

Thanks for this vlog ! I was there 10years ago. Enjoyed it immensely ❤️

[@Sanndie58]

Nice cruise.... thanks for your time.

[@margaretporkolab7166]

Thank you for the tour. God Bless

[@kathyhepler382]

Thank you Todd!!! Gorgeous video 📸📸

[@chrystal5665]

Loved it 💕 Thanks for the amazing tour. Definitely added a few sights to my list of things I've got to see for myself.

[@steveegbert7429]

Thanks for the ride Todd! It made Me homesick though, every inch of road and view in Yellowstone I have done many times on my photography trips, much of it multiple times a day chasing the perfect light or tips on wildlife sightings. Crowds notwithstanding, Yellowstone never fails to deliver amazement, wonder, and jaw dropping beauty.

[@sidbemus4625]

PJ Thank You.Out Standing.

[@dawnvanderende7584]

Great video!! Thanks for the tour😎🇨🇦

[@smallfootprint2961]

So amazingly beautiful. Thanks for showing us around.

[@TheOldCowboy1952]

Todd my man, Thanks again for another great video. Looking forward to the next one.

[@TamaraShayna]

Great footage and content Todd! Brings back some great memories from my time at LYH. Thank you for sharing.

[@Biglake92]

Beautiful,thank you!

[@stevebrinkert3649]

Great stuff! 👍 on the bike. Thanks.

[@shannipat]

Thanks once again. You are so good at this!

[@robinmarshall1298]

Very enjoyable, thank you!

[@photojed]

Thank you for that enjoyable ride!

[@aBluegrassPicker]

Great tour of the lower loop!

[@zionmoto2670]

Great tour PJ! Keep 'em coming.

[@zionvw]

looking good todd!

[@bonniedeibel1546]

Really enjoyed your tour! Thanks!

[@JustRThing]

Hi PJ!!! Can you please do a video on your set up? Like what rv are you traveling in, how to do haul you bike and motorcycle, etc? We would love to hear your story. Thanks and enjoying your content.

[@neilsouthern321]

Its a truly stunting place views are beautiful .

[@Abandoned_Brane]

The fishing has returned too. My beloved trout have done ok. I'm sure a lot of the small ones got pushed downstream somewhere, but trout bounce back. Still, theyre catching them pretty decently. I'll be there the first week of August. This trip will be different for me. Normally I camp outside Yellowstone seldom going into the park itself. This year I planned on 3 days in the park. So it looks like two days in the park and the middle day when I cannot enter due to my plate # I'll be exploring the towns of west Yellowstone and Jackson. I'm even planning on a motel stay for a day up in cooke city.

[@shill3282]

You should go fish the madison at and below Reynolds pass outside the park

[@Abandoned_Brane]

@@shill3282 looks interesting thanks for the tip. Normally I fish the Clarks fork, Shoshone and a few others east. Clarks fork being my all time favorite. Sadly this year I had planned on fishing the upper rock creek. Not this year.

[@theparkjunkie]

Fishing has been pretty good around the lake recently… 😁

[@valentinbarbosa5371]

Great video thank you so much! I was wondering if there is a place to swim in the park?

[@theparkjunkie]

Well, the park doesn’t advise it, but there are options for swimming in the Firehole River. Most of the park’s water is downright frigid…

[@Backroad_Junkie]

Man, I've had bison give be the stink eye a couple of feet from me (while I'm in a car), what do you do when you're on a bike? Crowds aren't as bad as I thought they'd be, but there are still like 5 to 10 times the number of people I run into after labor day. The bacteria mats in the Upper Geyser basin are a lot more colorful than the ones around Prismatic. Nice tour. You pretty much show why you need several days in the park just to explore the sights along the loop road. And that's just the loop road... Just some trivia, the canyon is where the park gets its name. The Minnetaree Indians called this place "Mitsia-Dazi", and the French Explorers called it "Roche Jaune". Both translate losely to Yellow Rock River. It was the Americans that gave it it's final name of "Yallerstone", lol... Yeah, everyone should do the Brink of the Upper Falls, very easy access. I've often been tempted to go down to the brink of the lower falls. I don't think the 500' going down would be bad, but it'd probably kill me trying to get back up. They need to install escalators. 😁

[@theparkjunkie]

Haha, you just keep that right hand ready to whack the ol throttle!!! Thanks for the info…

[@contentofcharacter]

Thanks for the great tour of the south loop. I’ll be heading to Yellowstone on a bike trip in late September. Any issues with wildlife when traversing Yellowstone on a bike?

[@shill3282]

You always need to keep your head on a swivel as the most plentiful animal in the park is bison/ buffalo. If you approach a bison jamb , watch their body language. One sign is they will swing their head left to right and back and forth when agitated. If you can use a vehicle next to you for a barrier, do so. You can always turn around and peddle a safe distance away and wait until the road clears.

[@theparkjunkie]

Just be ready to RIDEHARD!!! You’ll be fine… & as S Hill suggested, a vehicular buffer is always a bonus.

[@lauraannbrooks3810]

You are the new: ”Huell Houser of Yellowstone!”

[@PaulbylPaulbyl]

Thank you so much for putting this sample of the south loop tour together. Your videography is phenomenal and narration is awesome! You invited questions and I have one. You mentioned early on in the video that the north section is expected to open in a few weeks, do you know if that will be full access or limited (odd even plate numbers) access? Thanks again. Nice bike by the way, and ride safe!

[@theparkjunkie]

I cannot answer your question with any sense of authority, but I would imagine they’ll keep the plate system in place, at least for a little while longer. But that’s just a guess from my limited knowledge. Thanks for watching!

[@509kimnelson]

Thanks for the video. I will be heading to Yellowstone mid August. Quick question I didn’t see any encounters with animals. When I visited in the past we had always have to pull over when bison cross the street. I will be riding my Vespa and was curious how scary it is to be on a motorcycle with the bison in the road.

[@theparkjunkie]

Just keep that throttle hand ready!

[@daryllossing1340]

Nice videos! keep them coming.......maybe a new job.....touring parks around the US?????

[@debbiecook8230]

Awesome! We will be there on the 6th. What camera are you using? I need one or a phone upgrade before we come.

[@theparkjunkie]

Just using an iPhone 12 pro max… Some of the new phone cameras are legit!

[@bobmirror7164]

So 29,000 cfs is 39.94 acre feet per minute. So 50,000 cfs is 68.87 acre feet per minute. So 85,000 cfs is the average flow rate for Niagara Falls, which is 117 acre feet per minute. You found my favorite hang out balcony in Yellowstone NP.

[@theparkjunkie]

Nice math, thanks!