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[@petemichael4512]

In Summer of '64, I worked at the Pink Garter Theater in West Yellowstone. Once our season began we did a show every night from June 15 thru Labor Day. We did daytrips all over the park so we saw a lot during the summer - all the major spots and some remote. I recall swimming in the Firehole River warmed by geysers at night (Crazy, I know. We were college kids - 4 of us from Idaho State U.) Going to the dump after a show and watching Grizzlies paw threw garbage from the car. I recall the park as one of the most uniquely beautiful places I've ever seen and treasure the memories of that summer. Thanks for your wonderful video.

[@jeanielawley854]

Great video!!! We loved Yellowstone and stayed 5 days..... Not near enough time... We stayed 2 nights in the Old Faithful Inn....Awesome! 2 nights in the Roosevelt Lodge Cabin and 1 night at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. We really, really want to go back... Thanks for sharing your lives with us!

[@charlesthomas8970]

Hi guys, thank you for this program. I am from Australia and I would love to come to this spectacular place to visit and stay as much as I could specially in winter ❄️ to see everything and every wildlife.

[@patrickhenwood7900]

Thank you , from Toronto, Canada, this the really helpful.

[@rayworx]

The family (me n wife and 2 sons) went to Yellowstone and had a Bison-Jam problem. Wife and I were on our motorcycle and kids were in our car. Try being on a m/c with a 2 ton 'truck' on 4 legs walking past you...... and smell!!! Then found the 'best shower in the world' at Fishing Bridge! HOT water from a geyser and softest water in the world! This was the first time 'they' had been to Yellowstone but I'd been there several times when I was single. So great being able to be a guide!

[@cynthiahanssen3218]

We also love Yellowstone. We travel there at least twice a decade and it never grows old. Our tips include:1) Attend the evening ranger programs. You get to talk to your fellow campers, have one on one time with a ranger, find out about animal sightings, and learn something to boot! This is one of the free amenities in the various campgrounds that is under utilized and should not be ignored in any national park. 2) If lots of cars are stopped, find a safe place to pull over, get yourself out of your vehicle. Don't walk up to any wild animals, but talk to the folks with spotting scopes. Most of the time they will let you have a peek at the wolves or bears or elk so you can enjoy the show. Once you know what you are looking at, the drama enfolding in the Haden and/or Lamar Valleys will be a forever memory. 3) And while you are in the North East Corner (Lamar) we love to go out of the park (east) and travel the Top of the World highway. There are mountain sheep in the cliffs right before you leave the park, and two little towns with restaurants right outside. Then you are literally driving in a magical land on top of the mountains, and it will take you to a lookout at the top of a pass. You can return back the same way, continue on to Red Lodge (we have never done that) or take the cut off and go down to Cody for the afternoon, see the Buffalo BIll Center of the West, and go back into Yellowstone from the Cody East Entrance. 4) And whatever you decide to do, remember that the journey is the destination. Keep you your eyes open and prepare to stop and soak it all in. Thanks for your video, we will go in September this year, I think.

[@johnirwin1837]

In '82 we left Rapid City on a 2 week vacation to Montana and Yellowstone coming back thru Wyoming. We went to Little Big Horn them back to Red Lodge and up the mountain to the north east gate. WOW. We spent a full week in the park doing both loops. Spent a couple of nights boondocking just off the north loop then to Fishing Bridge Campground for the rest of our time doing the south loop. We have not been back since and now a little afraid of the crowds in our senior years. Thanks for the reminder pictures.

[@cindyd8646]

We are yearly visitors to Yellowstone in the fall. Last September was not the best of visits. It was amazingly hot, smoky from all the western U.S. wildfires, and crowded like it was July. The lodging reservations I made the previous December were still available, but many accommodations were not. This year could well be very similar. There is a page on the National Park Service site that lists what will be open and the dates of opening and closing for all park areas, including dining, accommodation, and activities. It looks as though there will be more available than last season, but dining is still very limited. All the picnic areas are open, so pack a lunch! Driving back out of the park to eat is very time consuming. For 5 days, we existed on lunchables bought at groceries on the way to the park. Another tip: at attractions, get up early and hit the road! Parking lots fill and cars are parked for a mile or more in both directions at the geyser basins, thermal features in Hayden Valley, and Canyon. The viewpoints of the Lower Falls accessed from Canyon Village were a zoo most of the day. Go early and take a picnic or a nap in the afternoon. Happy travels!

[@crash_childers5580]

We did 10 days in Yellowstone...we trailered two 49cc scooters that we used to tour the park. Best vacation ever.

[@Solo-Road]

Had no idea there was an app. Such a great suggestion; thank you.

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

Glad it was helpful!

[@griffinsutich1067]

Lamar is the best. I had the pleasure of meeting Rick McIntyre during my visit. Learned a ton about wolves from this gentleman. Looking forward to returning!!

[@bhavnasoni711]

Your video was so in time for us,it's very well explained, because we are going first time. Thanks so much 🙏

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[@waynebutler7813]

I visited Yellowstone about 35 years ago, and of course, there were no "apps" or internet then, just the good ole Rand McNally road atlas. It was only for a couple of days of driving accessible roads, looking for wildlife, and seeing the major sites. It was in June, and we woke up (we were sleeping in a tent) to find snow on the ground...about 3" worth!! It was beautiful and I'm looking forward to returning for a bit longer stay, better informed, and hopefully see more! If it's the Lord's will, maybe next year we can do just that!

[@davidandyoko]

If time permits, you cannot miss the Bear Tooth Highway. Absolutely amazing and beautiful.

[@dannyboy8474]

Yes, important note though - this is usually not open until June due to snow/altitude.

[@everyonelovesfriday2045]

On a motorcycle!!!!

[@lottosal]

My husband and I got to ride our bike on the Beartooth Highway the very first day it opened several years ago, from Red Lodge to our lodging at Yellowstone. The snow on each side of the highway was 5-6 feet above our heads, but the pavement was (thankfully) dry. Gorgeous ride! 🙂👍

[@mikeandshawnahual4072]

We agree. On August 31st it SNOWED on us. At the peak on the road Mountain Sheep were standing in the parking area. Amazing! Don't bring a large RV because the switchbacks are insane.

[@lunatune3714]

Just dont go in early June....closed due to snow is a real possibility

[@w7nw]

Visited and stayed at Fishing bridge with our class A. Saw Grizzlies, wolves and Bison in Hayden Valley. Bears and wolves were feeding on a Bison circus that was on the river bank well below the viewing area. Yes, Bison block the roads and we loved it. Also visited years ago in mid May and camped in Mammoth Hot Springs (1970 and '71) when we were living in Great Falls. One of my favorite places in the world to visit. Also there in 1967 and 1988 (just before the big fire in '88)

[@werejustapassinthru574]

Thank you for sharing

[@timgeist1450]

Great memories! Worked at Mammoth Hot Springs in '83 and '84.

[@elizabethroblyer5615]

When I was a kid our family spent 17 days in Yellowstone so cool

[@richardvandyke9578]

West Yellowstone has an airport and a campground that is reserved for pilots only. I have flown in there several times with a group of planes to visit the park. Rental cars are available in West Yellowstone. The pilot campground does have a hot water shower available. My wife and I traveled there on my Harley Davidson motorcycle one time and stayed in a motel in West Yellowstone. The motorcycle was a wonderful way to see the park. My wife was able to take pictures while we were traveling, and parking was never a problem. We continued on to Cody Wyoming via the Beartooth Pass. What a wonderful ride.

[@longrider42]

I worked three summers in Yellowstone. Mammoth in 85, Old Faithful lodge 91 and Grant Village in 95. I really liked working at the Old Faithful Lodge. So much to do in that area. I really need to get back there. And yes I was asked many times, how many days should I stay in the park. My answer was at least five, seven is better. Take your time, do some of the park activities. And enjoy. Yes, walk about a mile out on a trail from any of the big area's and your alone, maybe a few other hikers, just make sure to sign in and out of the trail book.

[@thomashartmann2891]

Spent 2 weeks in Yellowstone in the Summer of 2000. Covered all the places you have in the video plus a few days of back country camping. We did see a moose during the back country camping trip. We camped by a small lake and the moose was in the lake on the far side from us and pretty much stayed there all day. We also spent a few days down at Grand Teton and did some horse back riding there.

[@patricklondon6006]

My deceased wife could have blown through Yellowstone in mere hours and not missed a thing. When I was married to her I was in the best shape of my life. LOL

[@glennoconnor2980]

One can do a quick auto-tour. Left Billings at 10am, entered the park through Cooke City, after stopping at Red Lodge, and the Beartooth Hiway's Vista overlook(a must do). Encountered numerous road delays(construction zones), past Yellowstone Lake, stopping occasionally for the walking boxcars(bison) and arrived at Old Faithful around 8pm. Saw the last eruption, before sunset. Left through Gardiner, well almost didn't make it that far because of more road delays at Norris and just happened to be among the last vehicles allowed through. That stop was going to close at 10pm, moments away! Anyhoo, got back to Billings at 0130! Whirlwind-ish! LOL

[@1pcmedic]

I like the 5 days in Yellowstone, 4 days in Mt Rushmore/Badlands area then back to Yellowstone for 5 more days trip. If visiting a string of National Parks leave the best for last, YELLOWSTONE! When the weather is hot visiting a string of National Parks start from the South and work North (if possible) it will be cooler as you go rather than hotter...........nice video and tips, thanks!

[@williamthurston7052]

Camping in the National Forest in W. Yellowstone in May, it snowed over one foot. Headed to Mammoth Shot Springs in early morning 2 rangers were stopping traffic and turning cars around. As the ranger approached my vehicle he glance at my license plate and inquired, "Are you really from Vermont and does it snow much there?" I replied, "Yes. And generally there is snow on the ground Nov 1st and if we are lucky it is gone from the backyard by the 15th of April." He stepped back and checked my tires and inquired, "So you are familiar with driving in the snow?" I relied I was and he said, "I trust you, the high passes have slush on the roadway, please be careful, and proceed with caution." I did not see another person for over 3 hours. This was the most amazing experience of Yellowstone. Alone and not rushed. Thank you Park Rangers.

[@jameshodgins1937]

We go for 2 weeks at a time and it's not enough. Yellowstone is one of the greatest places on earth!

[@regenagroen4631]

YellowStone is def. on my bucket list when our RV is done!!! Thanks guys!!! So much to see & def. take our time!!! LOVES/HUGS!!!!

[@nhamty599]

Entertaining AND informative. You guys are great. Thank you for the information.

[@sandyleonard4780]

We visited Yellowstone in May 2006 for a week and it was wonderful.. one of my favorites was Mammouth Hot Springs. Little cabins to rent. We loved it.

[@StacyForest738]

Good to know about the cabins.

[@michaellappas3286]

Great information here! We used the GYPSY Tours app. (AMAZING) Make sure if you travel with more than 2 vehicles you buy walkie talkies. Absolutely no cell service in Grand Teton and Yellowstone. Saved us so much time not having to pull over to talk to our other family. We bought EBBCOWRY kids radios. Had 31 channels and lasted 7 days.

[@phyllistrussell2819]

Love the east entrance Yellowstone Lake, fishing bridge and ,Lamar Valley,Mammoth hot springs, Norris geyser basin. Bear tooth highway, chief Joseph scenic highway are definitely drives worth doing! Cooke city great little town for lunch. We stayed at Yellowstone Valley Inn in Wapiti east of Yellowstone.They have FHU RV ,MOTEL, CABINS, Restaurant & tavern. Twice hasn't been enough even tho we were there a week each time.Riding our Harley enjoying every moment! We'll be going back again definitely

[@johnsonhunglo1993]

Thirty years, and still finding new places!!!! Everything is larger than Rhode Island!!!! The Buffalo herds rule Yellowstone!!!! You need about three days to really enjoy Yellowstone. Side trips to Jackson, Cheyenne, WY., and Mt. Rushmore. There is a ton of in-the-park lodging in Yellowstone now.

[@FilipinaVanLifeAubry]

I can't wait to visit Yellowstone... Awesome video

[@michaelb4590]

This was awesome. Thanks so much for this video. I go for the first time in early September (my wife went 40+ years ago). Can’t wait we have 8 days there and 3 in the Tetons

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

Glad you enjoyed it! Sounds like you have a great trip ahead of you. Have fun!

[@chrais78]

Just got back from Yellowstone yesterday, can't wait to go back!

[@zankyalbo2208]

Been there many times. Some of the places that are seldom traveled to ...- Blacktail Plateau - in late spring, above the tree line, more wild flowers than you've ever seen. Goose Lake - a few picnic tables at the waterline of basically Walden's Pond. Very relaxing. Lots of places to stay out the West Entrance in West Yellowstone, MT Go out the East Entrance to Cody, Wyoming for the Buffalo Bill Historical Center. It has 3 museums - The Museum of the Plains Indians, Museum of Western Art and The Buffalo Bill Firearms Museum. The Northeast Entrance requires going thru Beartooth Pass, at certain points you drive thru the clouds. And, of course, the out Southern Entrance to Grand Tetons Park, is yet another wonderful trip.

[@duaneroepke8840]

We were there 3 days and 500 miles and that was just the whirlwind tour. Going back to SEE it. NO WAY can you see it in a day. Maybe able to come in the south entrance and make it out the north entrance and snap a few pics and say "yep" there it was.

[@mariecook7916]

We live near by and visit Yellowstone several times a year. There is lots to see, but you did a good job of covering the more popular places. We have seen it snow in July, so a jacket is a good idea. With the high elevation know that it is easy to get a sunburn and also dehydration sneaks up on you - be prepared. One more note to add: give animals room and stay on the boardwalks. We don’t need anymore newspaper headlines, it happens a few times a year.

[@charlesja]

great job!

[@amandalynnb861]

My husband and I started out a day from Tetons and we’re still able to hit these “highlight” Yellowstone points (and then some- west thumb, firehole canyon), with the exception of the Norris Basin and Lamar Valley. We did it in peak season, in one full day and one afternoon (the day we left Teton) and we even ate dinner in Gardiner, and made it all the way to Bozeman by dark. Took all the pictures we wanted and did all the hiking and shopping we wanted. Parking was a nightmare, and the lookouts are highly congested, so you have to wait your turn for your photos, but definitely a great Yellowstone experience is doable in less than 3 days IMO. But we are a young, energetic couple with no children. Kinda unfortunate we didn’t experience any actual “bison jams.” Lol Everyone should see Yellowstone, though! It’s fascinating!

[@DeeDeeDIY]

It's a favorite place. All the hikes, all the features, all the wildlife takes at the least 5 days.

[@solidstone073]

Thanks for your inspiration Sean & Kristy.

[@dennisgardiner43]

Been to Yellowstone twice, once in 1997 and 2004. Taking my wife and stepson this year. Both have never been there. We are taking seven days between Teton and Yellowstone. Have taken two years to plan, and find what we want to see, and limiting the running around.

[@retiredcajunlady8835]

Hello LOLOHO and LOLOHOians!

[@pamelaschilling9464]

I havent been for about 45 yrs with parents. We spent about 4 days. It was beautiful and need to go back and take my family.

[@palladini9718]

In the early 90s, I drove a tractor trailer north through the western side of that park, making my way out of a Pick up in Idaho and heading for the interstate that runs east-west north of the park. I drove this route a few time and 1 time I spent 28 hours waiting for a Bison to get off of the road

[@WhiteFox011]

My family visited Yellowstone park back in 1958 when we moved to Washington State. We stayed there for 2 weeks As I remember it. We did not have an RV at the time, so we camped in tents all across the country. We had a blast. While in Yellowstone, we camped in a campground near Fishing Bridge. And to show you that stupid human tricks have been around for many years, one morning we were woken up to see some people putting their children on the back of a Black Bear that was wandering around looking for scraps of food. The bear just wanted to be left alone.

[@aljones9114]

My buddies and I rode motorcycles through Yellowstone. I loved Hayden Vally. If I could have had a chair, I would have loved to been able just sit and watch the bison. From a safe distance, of course!😄

[@johnnytruong1364]

Thank you so much for such an incredibly in-depth guide you guys provide. 👍

[@wellsonwheels457]

Yay 😀 look at that Big fat black bear You guys give the best advice

[@herranton]

I absolutely love the Lamar valley. Don't go there though. Part of the reason I like it is that it's empty compared to the rest of the park... Haha If you have some extra time, and it's the middle of summer, and there isn't any snow on the pass, check out Beartooth pass. It's otherworldly. To get there you keep following 212 out of the park to the east, past silver gate/Cooke city. You could try dead indian pass on 296 too, but it's not anywhere near as cool. Still amazing, but not like Beartooth. But it might be your only option going east if Beartooth is snowed in. (And Beartooth gets snow in July sometimes...) If you do get there, try out a little hole burger joint in the wall called bogarts in red lodge. My food wasn't great, but my buddy loved his food. The atmosphere is worth it though. And decent prices.

[@camden6255]

If you want your best shot at wolves, be to Lamar at roughly 7am. By getting there early, you put yourself in a position where wolves are still active and not just snoozing around in the trees on the mountains. I’very seen upwards of 40 wolves in my experience and probably 3 grizzlies by doing this. The junction butte pack which is the main pack that hangs around Lamar, is huge at the moment in size, I believe they had 18 pups last year which all survived the winter. It is also a great spot for red fox, coyotes, moose, and black bears. Safe travels!

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

Great tip for the early risers!

[@daveroe8612]

As always you guys are the best!

[@rhondalyn100]

What a wonderfully informative video! Thank so much!

[@MCOB2019]

I did Yellowstone - Lewis Falls, Old Faithful, Morning Glory Pool, Grand Prismatic Spring, Gibbon Falls, Mammoth, Grand Canyon, Hayden Valley, Mud Volcano, West Thumb Lake. Visited Grand Tetons - Jenny Lake, Hiked to Delta Lake(9 miles round trip). Explored Jackson Hole. All in 3 days, and I feel like I enjoyed every spot. So just a heads up for those of you who only have 3 days, it’s doable but very tiring. I did feel like I needed more time but overall had a great experience.

[@deebutler4217]

Thank you for another great video! We are using all your Yellowstone videos to plan our trip....we find them very helpful. Keep up the good work! LOLOHO!

[@MrPotomas]

Great footage. Great commentary as always. Thanks for what you do!

[@rgs455atw]

This will be my first summer working at Yellowstone, I will be up in Mammoth. Starting to pack, trying to figure out what I need to bring. My checking in date is May 6th. Getting excited, wish me luck.

[@shirleyduncan3653]

Good luck. Living the dream

[@maryjanowiecki2137]

Good luck!

[@kristiejacobs4854]

Have fun!

[@theflyinhawaiiantravels354]

Good luck, Bill!!!!

[@DeeDeeDIY]

Yay! Have fun.

[@keithcollins6303]

Just left Yellowstone today. Wife and I spent 2 days there. Weather was so variable as you said which made for dramatic photographs. One thing which I found beautiful was the new tree growth in parts of those ‘drive through’ areas as you travel south to Norris Basin from Mammoth Hot Springs. The special coloration of those younger trees in places affected by the great fire in the 1990’s was magical and exuded hope under puffy white clouds and assure skies. We stopped before North Twin Lake and drank in the silent beauty.

[@youngtimer964]

Your video is excellent! We did 5 days in the fall of 2019. I think your advice is spot on. We can’t wait to visit again in 2022.

[@michaelcertain415]

When we went we stayed in a different lodge each night, depending on where we were touring the next day. Pulling up to the Mammoth Lodge with all of the Elk laying on the grass out front, and small herds running through town was awesome! The best though was sitting on the porch at Old Faithful Inn with a "Mud Pot" in hand watching the sun go down over Geyser Basin. Nothing like it!

[@mikelaffin7281]

I also worked at Old Faithful in 93. It was life changing. I ended up guiding in Yellowstone from 95 until 20!

[@MAGA-kw3ol]

Number one thing when visiting Yellowstone, DO NOT TRY TO PET BISON, its always amazing to me how inappropriate people can be, please respect the wildlife and the park, don’t liter, try to improve our parks when you take a hike bring a garbage bag and pick up any trash you see along your hike. Together we can make a difference.

[@ellaryholliday]

Born and raised in Bend, Oregon and was always raised with "leave it better than you found it" Love it!

[@nancyfuller4901]

So thrilled that I’ll be going for the first time in May/June, and camping for 12 nights in Madison and Mammoth. Great video as usual. Then on to Grand Teton after Yellowstone.

[@mototurkey5289]

Teton is another conversation entirely, but some of the most amazing things seen visiting Yellowstone weren’t in the Park... the western part of the caldera through West Yellowstone, MT and down through Last Chance, Idaho and Mesa Falls thru Driggs, ID to return through Jackson Hole is an incredible experience. Beautiful rivers, amazing wildlife, so much scenery that is spectacular, canoe trips, Henry’s Fork fishing near Saint Anthony, ID and much more. By enjoying the nearby areas still in the caldera, but outside the park, you can pass up a lot of crowds. Of course see the park first, but once you’ve had enough of the traffic in the park head all around the margins...I loved the video and agree with your whole list!

[@shirleyduncan3653]

Thanks for the info. Good to know

[@micheleishino7407]

My sentiments exactly. I love that area. We always go camping in island park. We take in the sights like the falls, warm river and most of all we love to visit big springs. We’ve seen big fish, otters, herons, ducks, and lots of moose.We also love to float the River.

[@pabsts____3964]

Thank you. I’ve been at Yellowstone for the past 4 days, and this has helped tremendously. Good luck and safe travels.

[@sockhawk4675]

I may be one of the only tourist"s in the world that got to go through Yellowstone alone!!!! I .was there the day after they opened after Covid. No people...anywhere! Saw one Ranger truck that's all. I had all the bears, buffalo, geysers walkways and highways to myself...like "Twightlight Zone!!! ..everybody needs to be jealousy 😁!

[@71stpsde]

I've been twice, but weren't able to see everything. I'll be working in Yellowstone this summer. I'll be working at Grant Village out of my Class A. I plan on checking out everything on my days off. I have exactly 2 months till I start work.

[@irishassassin7753]

That is awesome! Hope when I retire I can go work in the park and enjoy it even more than I do now!

[@wb8164]

I have thought of that too stationed in Cheyenne back in 1976 through 1980 was there at Yellowstone that 1st year August will take the family there soon

[@stevenckaroly]

My wife and I usually don’t hit Yellowstone until late October. That’s because I work a hunting camp in September and October and it’s our only opportunity to go through either Grand Teton or Yellowstone. The unfortunate thing is everything is closing down. The lodge at Old Faithful is already closed for the season by then. And the other thing is early snow storms will close the road and park from the south entrance.

[@dreaming-of-spots6805]

Thanks for this video! I'm going for the first time real soon, and I'm super excited, but this video has helped me narrow down which parts of the park I want to try and do while I'm there.

[@theredpalapa2697]

Thank you for the video. We are visiting for 7 days over 4th of July 2021 with our grandkids. I’m hoping to provide a very memorable experience for them. Can you recommend a place to take a family float down river with them?

[@susie3893]

Last time we were there in May 2019 we spent 2 weeks moving from campground to campground so we could see all areas of the park. Been going to Yellowstone since 1988. Our girls were young then and now both are grown but mom and dad still go to Yellowstone about every 3 years. We stayed in lodges then but now we go in our 24ft MH all the way from NC.

[@Birdsville2014]

Hi Guys We visited Yellowstone in January 1979. Correct, the middle of winter. Visiting from Australia during our summer holidays we found the park to be deserted. Nevertheless Old Faithful was at its best with all the steam immediately freezing and turning the surrounding area into an even more impressive “winter wonderland”. It was so cold that the air around West Yellowstone was glistening with frozen water vapour. Fortunately it was a beautiful blue sky day. Also fortunately the road in had been cleared but had enough snow on it so that chains were not required. We stopped for lunch at a cafe and could not believe how quickly the car cooled down! Quite an experience!

[@TheBruceGday]

We were able to watch elk swimming across the river in Hayden Valley. Awesome place!

[@ThePlacesWhereWeGo]

Our first trip to Yellowstone was a five day itinerary. We still have so much more to see and do. And we agree, to escape the crowds, go hiking. We were surprised how much solitude we were able to experience on several hikes - plus being able to see things that many others miss if just frequenting the busy parking lots.

[@trucluu815]

Thank you very much. This is really helpful information for me to prepare the trip to Yellowstone for my family in this summer. Thank again Truc

[@TheBruceGday]

Have reservations for four nights at Grant Village Campground. Followed by two more nights at Gros Ventre Campground. We stayed three nights at Madison Campground last year. You are right about taking your time. We plan to just take it easy and relaxed. We will get to what we can get to and taking the luxury of time. We live relatively close to Yellowstone. We are making it our goal to visit annually. We are going the last week of June this year. Will we see you there? We are trying to find the best campground for staying with our trailer.

[@PeteSpringer]

Agree 100 percent with your suggestions. TW Services class of 1989.

[@carynturrel8208]

I love this video. In 2011, when I was still in the classroom, I won a Lilly Foundation Teacher Creativity Fellowship, and my family and I spent 11 days in Yellowstone. We went hiking, got up before the crack of dawn to see a wolf in Lamar Valley, and had a wonderful trip. We stayed in Canyon in a rustic cabin, four of us (kind of crowded). I want so badly to get back. Everyone should experience this wonderful place. ETA: we saw a moose cow and her calf near the northeast entrance.

[@wesjohnsonii3596]

My wife and I (from the coast of WA State, Olympic National Park), we’re dating In 2012 and got a wild hair and took off on a Thursday and drove to Yellowstone for a 3 day trip. Neither of us had been there before. Well we got married in 2014 and we honeymooned for 2 weeks there in a tent. It’s our favorite place we’ve been to so far

[@michaelpellegrino3220]

Will be visiting for 5-6 days in a few weeks. Thank you for all of the tips!

[@itchingtogo7362]

Wow...such a great video!! I had never traveled to any of the NPs in the west until 2 years ago to see Grand Canyon, but hoping to take a month in Utah this fall. Maybe Yellowstone in 2022. At 70 years young, I’m excited as a little kid!! Thanks again!,

[@christinatessmer4841]

Going this summer. Thank you for the tips.

[@cliffeisaman9212]

Went to Yellowstone for the first time in the summer of 2018. Spent 5 days there and did not see all that we wanted to see. So, we are going back this year in June(2022). I could only get reservations for 5 days so we will have to pick and choose where to go. Currently planning on Lamar valley, Mammouth and the Roosevelt arch. Also have to get to Prismatic springs as we tried numerous time last trip and could not get a parking spot. These are my must see spot for this trip.

[@laughingram7287]

I so appreciate this video! My wife and I are going to be there in two weeks. I went to Yellowstone back in the 80’s and did the one day trip! 🤪 My wife has never been there before and we were going to go there for a couple days, but after watching this video, I changed our camping reservation to a week. 👍🏼 My wife is Hawaiian and she wants to see a bear - from a distance!! Thank you for sharing your invaluable experience!! Ram 👍🏼👍🏽

[@jimjackson1087]

The Ranger recommendations include wearing a little bell to keep from surprising the bears, and cinnamon bear spray, They have a short course on bear identification using skat. The black bears skat is dark and small, the brown bears are large and loose, and the grizzly is kind of in between, but usually smells like cinnamon and has little bells in it.

[@lorraineanderson149]

HAHAHA, very funny...Little BELLS

[@juliomiranda7013]

i guess the bear spray and bells didn't work for some poor hiker haha

[@charlesahon]

Sean, I think I have the same green Yellowstone hat. I got mine in the late 80's.

[@hshalom9113]

My tip IF you are allergic to sulfa, before geysers go off they admit lots of sulfa. Thankfully i had my service dog when i went down. The Rangers immediately knew what to do. When i came back to somewhat normal in the lodge, they had water for my dog & treats (she refused til i told her ok) & she loved the pampering & a.c.! lol 👍 to the Rangers there!

[@toddcaldwell5614]

Great video - pulled my rig from SC to take my wife on her first trip to Yellowstone and the Tetons - 4 days and still didn’t cover it all ( did see moose in Lamar valley ) thanks for the videos and safe travels .

[@ostlundj]

I saw a moose on the river in Hayden valley. Seems like you guys have been their a lot. Have you seen a steamboat geyser eruption?

[@harrynickel8691]

Great information. Thanks. Stay Calm and RV On. Harry & Cathy

[@mickster1780]

Yellowstone is so great. not only very unique with all the thermal features but it has pretty much everything else you want to see - mountains, valleys, lakes, creeks and ponds, waterfalls and of course the wildlife.

[@AmericanWanderers]

Like you we've been visiting YNP for decades but we still haven't seen the place. We stayed 10 days at Fishing Bridge one year and probably have been in the park at least 30 days over the years. Your mention of the Lamar Valley is the second one I've seen in the last two days and we never even heard of it. We haven't been up the Beartooth which partially explains that. Anyway it's on our list for the next visit probably this summer. I see some boondocking up NE of the park too. We were there last year for a few days and most of the inside the park cg were closed, I'd estimate 2/3rds closed so hopefully there won't be a repeat of that this year. We boondocked north of Gardiner. And we spent three days at the unknown entrance to YNP in Idaho. Terrible road in tho.

[@marcieagerton4778]

Great video!!! We spent 6 days. I think you guys are spot on with the timeframe to truly enjoy the park.

[@tomsampson25]

Fantastic video--thanks!!

[@beachkatz9639]

As a zookeeper who’s been up close and personal with bison and grizzly bears you won’t find me hiking and camping up in the back country no way no how this girl isn’t stupid. I only want to encounter a grizzly through concrete and steel. Deep respect for these magnificent animals and their power.

[@joannegeils1912]

Love Yellowstone. 5th trip this August. Be sure to have a Moose Drool.

[@wilbard6708]

Was there three years ago! Wow what a trip, the trip there and back was great but the park was amazing. You know it's been a good trip when your stomach aches...from laughing so much, but that was mostly due to our friends who went with us, Even over his " What another bison, oh let's slow down and stop for a dozen are more photos" We are starting to plan another trip for maybe in 2024.

[@mikeandshawnahual4072]

We say you need a month. Of course it is best to visit at different times of the year to see it in multiple seasons. We stayed at multiple entrances last September. Loloho was our inspiration for taking that much time at the park. It was FANTASTIC!

[@JasonTaylor-po5xc]

Yellowstone is a hard park to do in 3 days unless you're just getting snapshots. Four days seems about right to hit the main areas without feeling too rushed and five is even better. If you can plan in advance, try to split where you stay so those parts of the park are close by. I combine with with Grand Teton by staying in Jackson Hole for a couple nights - do a solid 2 days there, then transition from Grand Teton to the southern Yellowstone on our way to West Yellowstone. Do the central parts of the park, then transition to the north entrance. My last trip we made a big loop starting in Missoula - Craters of the Moon, St Anthony Sand Dunes, Grand Teton, Yellowstone, Glacier/Waterton Lakes which we did over a generous 2 weeks (about 16 days).

[@machfive916]

Good evening Loloho and Loloho nation. Loving these live chats!