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« on: March 30, 2011, 09:24:29 AM » |
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Planning to mc trip to Yellowstone in early July. I would any tips regarding things to see/avoid and places to stay. TIA!
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fudgie
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« Reply #1 on: March 30, 2011, 10:03:07 AM » |
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Bring a jacket and watch for snow. I hear good stuff about staying in Red Lodge. Think its in MT.
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« Reply #2 on: March 30, 2011, 10:09:39 AM » |
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The deadliest animal in the Park is the human tourist. Be prepared for the idiots to slam the brakes on at the merest sighting of a squirrel.
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« Reply #3 on: March 30, 2011, 10:41:57 AM » |
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Its Bigger than you think... and it will take longer to get into than you think...FYI. Also.. get gas before you get into the Park, you can get gas there, but its a pain.
Ditto on the snowpants..... Pass to the east (to Cody) can get snow at anytime if the weather is right....
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« Reply #4 on: March 30, 2011, 12:05:16 PM » |
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Depending on how many days and what you want to see. I wouls split the park into three sections. Take one section per day. For example do the waterfall loop. It takes you to a number of the different aquatic sites that many tourist don't see with very little walking.
Remember this: Buffalo, elk, andBear kill!!!. Keep something bigger than you between a Bison / Buffalo and the Valk.
Plan for weather. Could be the best weather you have ever seen or rolling thunderstorms and snow. The US Park web page has a lot of good information. Take the time to go south to the Grand Tetons. No you can't ride up through the mountains but they are impressive.
Charlie Morse
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rodeo1
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« Reply #5 on: March 30, 2011, 03:57:05 PM » |
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see the park and then get out of wyoming - ain't nothing left to see, wyoming is where God keeps the wind when no one else is using it. i was up there doing a CMA coffee stop during sturgis. the wind suddenly stopped blowing and all the people fell down. blew my hands out of my pockets twice.  |
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« Reply #6 on: March 30, 2011, 06:55:53 PM » |
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Skip July and go in Sept when all the gawkers are gone.
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Mike M in ohio
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« Reply #7 on: March 31, 2011, 05:45:01 AM » |
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As several have mentioned, keep a cautious eye on the larger beasts that are way too used to wandering near/against the gawking cage-bound tourists. The late afternoon, (fiveish) when the buffalo cross the main road to leave the grazing areas for the night proved the worst. All the autos invariably STOP to stare, while you sit atop an idling bike with bull bison eying you and snorting, as the young ones scramble past. Never had a real encounter, but it felt hairy at times.
Also, if time allows, venture North to Glacier National Park in Montana....one of the most striking roads you'll ever ride.
Mike in N.Y.
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« Reply #8 on: March 31, 2011, 08:56:41 AM » |
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Did the Titons and Yellowstone 2 years ago and loved it. Other things to see, Chief Joseph Hwy and Beartooth pass to Red lodge Montana. We had snow flurries on the 27th of July on the top of the pass. I loved riding in Wy.
Santa
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« Reply #9 on: March 31, 2011, 10:11:06 AM » |
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trynt,, You can get in touch with me on this board or email me. I live just north of west yellowstone I could give some nice places to stay and ride too. Heck i might even join you on a ride one day.
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