May Trip

My husband and I are visiting YSNP this weekend. We are planning to fly into Salt Lake City and drive.

We are staying Thur %26amp; Fri night at the Old Faithful Inn. We are flying out of Billings on Sunday. It is a very short trip but this is a last minute getaway for us.

We want to hike and see the wildlife.

Here is what I have tentatively planned.

Friday - drive early morning to the Canyon Area - Hayden Valley area. Mt. Washburn Hike.

Saturday - head out early to view any wildlife. Watch the Old Faithful. Hike either Fairy Falls or Mystic Falls - depending on how tired we are from the previous hike !

Leave for Billings in the late evening. We are staying in Billings to catch our Sunday morning flight.

What to do guys think ? Am I being ambitious here ? Should I stay put in Old Faithful area for both days ?

Let me know

Thanks in advance.

May Trip

You never have enough time in Yellowstone to do it all, so don%26#39;t worry about what you don%26#39;t get in, just enjoy what you do.

What you have planned sounds great and very feasible.

May Trip

Your plan sounds great for the time you have. I agree - do what you can and enjoy it!

I definitely wouldn%26#39;t spend both days in the OF area - too much else to see, especially this time of year. I was there Mon. and the Lake was still partially frozen - something I%26#39;ve not ever seen before. Also, still lots of snow along the roads in parts of that area.

The roads are all open, but I would check at the entrance or at a Ranger station on whether the Mt. Washburn trail is open yet. You may have to omit that. If so, you can check on the YNP site for other options.

Have Fun!

Thanks for your input. We are so looking forward to our visit.