YSNP Trip - Mid-July

We are planning a mid-July trip to YSNP for 3 days, with additional 1 or 2 days in Grand Teton (either in beginning or end of the trip). Today we called for lodging at YSNP %26amp; (luckily) got 4 nights in Canyon Lodge (7/16-7/19) Yay!!!! The only flight going into Jackson Hole (for us) lands there at 8 pm %26amp; return flight leaves at 8 am. SO we have to work around these timings. We are flexible on our fly in – fly out dates as we have not yet booked our flight. Once we figure out logistics, it will help us finalize the route we take. Therefore my questions below:

1. On the day we land, do u think it is advisable to drive a bit into Grand Tetons at night and stay somewhere there, so we have a head start? Or should we just crash at JAC the night we land and start driving the next morning?

2. What would be a good way to “see’’ Grand Teton? Is it enough to drive leisurely %26amp; take in the interesting sights as we’re driving through Grand Teton on our way to %26amp; from YSNP? Or do you recommend we spend 2 days/1 night exclusively for G Teton? If so,

3. Given our flight times, does it make sense to cover G Teton in the beginning or the end of our trip, considering the lodging (7/16-7/19) we already booked in YSNP?

4. Canyon Lodge seems like a central location to cover most of YSNP from what I see on the map %26amp; also from the forums on here. Also, I understand drives inside the park can get long. Staying in Canyon Lodge should we be able to manage it without feeling like we r living in the car, or do u think I should try to break our lodging in the park, by spending 2 nights elsewhere, to make it more convenient?

Thanks in advance for any input…

YSNP Trip - Mid-July

Sounds like fun. I think you have great lodging for your visit. If you can get the first 2 nights at Old Faithful, that might be better, but may not be possible.

Day 1 I would fly in 7/14. Spend the night in Jackson. No need to drive at night, too far, plus Tetons are beautiful in the morning!

Day 2 Tetons all day. 7/15 See if you can get lodging at Jackson Lake Lodge or in Colter Bay. If not stay in Jackson

Day 3 To Yellowstone 7/16

Day 4 YS 7/17

Day 5 YS 7/18

Day 6 YS 7/19

Day 7 YS to Jackson WY 7/20 Have a fun dinner, do some last minute shopping etc.

Day 8 Depart

YSNP Trip - Mid-July

Hi Thanks for your suggestions, but sadly we dont have 8 days to spare - max we can do is 5 days. That%26#39;s why we%26#39;re trying to plan ahead of time, but at the same time trying not to pack too much each day, as we also like to relax %26amp; take it easy while on vacation...So here%26#39;s what we have so far...

7/16: Land in JAC at night, crash in Jackson Hole

7/17: Start driving through Tetons in the am (hopefully catch a short hike in G Teton), Check into Canyon Lodge (YSNP) by evening

7/18: Explore Old Faithful area Geyser area

7/19: Explore North area of YSNP (Valley etc) what else ??

7/20: Check out of Canyon Lodge, Explore more YSNP or G Tetons (not sure what), Stay night somewhere near G Tetons or JAC

7/21: Catch flight in early am

I know there are a lot of blanks, which Im hoping to fill with suggestions from the forums..But its kind of hard to estimate the general direction and realistic driving distances...

Also, Im reading about Beartooth highway, to or from YSNP, which direction seems feasible? How much time should we plan to really enjoy the drive?

Does this above plan seem too short? We %26#39;MAY%26#39; be able to add an extra day before or after, as our air tickets are not yet booked. what do the experts think?

I think you%26#39;ve got a decent plan for the time you have available.

One thing, on your first day you plan to visit Old Faithful and that area. Before you do, drive down through Hayden Valley to Lake and back up to Canyon. You never know what you%26#39;ll find down that way. There%26#39;s more wildlife out early in the morning than later. You can spend the rest of the day doing geysers or whatever you want.

Here%26#39;s a link to some sample itineraries we put together. They may not be what you want but will give you something to think about.

www.alandsuejohnson.com/ynp_itineraries.htm

The menu to the left also has a Grand Teton link that might have some information to help you get oriented down there.

This sounds like a fun trip. You might be short changing your time in Grand Teton a bit, if you are seeing GTNP and driving to Canyon the same day. It can take 3 hours to get from Jackson to Canyon depending on traffic an wildlife. I would spend some time walking around Jenny Lake and Jackson Lake, maybe lunching at colter bay or jackson lake lodge (which has wonderful teton views).

Just driving to Canyon you will pass by some wonderful YNP sites, and Hayden Valley. You can expect wildlife jams on your drive through the valley. Canyon is a great central location to see the park. We stayed there last summer, and it worked out well. The area doesn%26#39;t have the classic ';parkarcitecture'; that you will find in some of the other areas, but it does have lots of services. If you can spend the first night in the Old faithful area, it would be worth it.

Given the choice between staying in Jackson hole on 14th night after landing and moving ahead on 15th to grand teaton or staying two nights (14th and 15th) in colter bay or jackson lake lodge, what would be your recommendation?

How is the drive from Jackson hole airport to colter bay or jackson lake lodge? Can it done in the night as we land at 9:00 PM on 14th? It is safe?

Thanks,

Antiquing from SLC to Cheyenne and into Colorado

My husband and I are eagerly looking forward to a summer antiquing trip from California into Colorado. We plan to stop in Salt Lake City on the way and are curious if there are any antiquing prospects between SLC and in/and around Cheyenne.

Thank you, in advance, for any help!

Antiquing from SLC to Cheyenne and into Colorado

Driving along I80 from SLC to Cheyenne you will go through a number of small western towns. I%26#39;d stop in Evanston, Green River, Rock Springs, Rawlins, Laramie and Cheyenne. www.antiquetrip.com/wyoming.htm

Laramie: ultimatewyoming.com/businessdirectory/buspag…

Once you get to Colorado, visit Lyons, Fort Collins, Niwot, Louisville, Lafayette and Denver.

Have fun.

Antiquing from SLC to Cheyenne and into Colorado

don%26#39;t skip Fort Collins, CO. an entire strip of antique stores on South College Drive.

Water Purifier (needed?)

Hello,

Regarding our (maybe) 12 hours hike in Grand Teton National Park (The Paintbrush Canyon/Cascade Canyon Loop). I have read that most of the water in the United States are infected, you cannot drink out steams and rivers. Is this also true for GTNP, more specifiek the Paintbrush/Cascade loop?.

The SteriPEN (for filtering the water) cost around 90 dollars, a huge amount consider we only need it one day (the other days are short hikes, but carrying water for twelfe hours in such warm conditions? I think we need four liters per person..).

Any toughts on this subject?

Maybe we can rent it in there?

Thanks!

Jerry

Water Purifier (needed?)

Yes you need to purify the water. Consider that animals have been in all the streams and have carried micro-organisms everywhere. Without a purifier, you will have diarrhea almost for certain. Spoken from experience.

There are small pump units that are less expensive than the SteriPEN. They are a bit larger but you can pump your container full in a matter of a few minutes.

Water Purifier (needed?)

Most filters are fairly expensive, but you can get a water bottle filter for $20-$40. I have heard good things about Aquamira products, and they are relatively inexpensive. Plus you can get water treatment tablets. There is a small ';straw'; type filter for emergencies I%26#39;ve seen for about $10. www.aquamira.com

Having had Giardia once I can say it would be a real trip spolier. I spent three days in a hospital. A basic filter plus tablets would be a really good investment. Giardia cysts are endemic in most all US streams and rivers.

Oke, thats clear! Thank you.

I wil look into the suggestions.

Do you think its worth the money and trouble to use a waterfilter for just a dayhike? We can bring enough water from basecamp (3 liters) for the hike.

The downside is that we have to carry so much weight in water, but.. what do you think?

Or maybe it is needed in Yellowstone as well?

(I guess the water from campsites is already clean?).

Greetings,

Jerry

Water at the campgrounds is fine. I would have a filter and/or tablets instead of carrying that much water. Much cheaper than a hospital visit, or a ruined trip!

Oke, than i hope we can buy it in Yellowstone National Park (the SteriPen for example, lightweight and very good if i must believe te internet :) ).

By the way, and this is totaly off topic, but seems this is my own topic i think i can slipp a quistion in between: We are visiting Washington DC for four days, so we will be at the center (tourist locations, like the White House) are there any good outdoorshops near (well, i meen in) this location?

(Four days is not so long, we dont want to trow our ';schedule'; all around for a shop).

Thanks!

Greetings,

Jerry

Not exactly ';downtown'; in the tourist areas but a fairly short Metro ride would put you a block away from Hudson Trail Outfitters (HTO) at Tenley Circle (exit Metro at Tenleytown Metro stop).

http://www.hudsontrail.com/

I checked for REI as well but could not find any as close to a Metro stop but it would be worth checking in the District of Columbia forum area.

should I change Lodging for 7+ day trip?

I%26#39;ll be going to Yellowstone at the end of August for a 7-9 days. I have reservations so I can split our stay between Lake Yellowstone Cabins(the yellow ones) and a Western Cabin at Canyon. Any big advantage to changing location during the trip? Also any input on which cabin/location you like best is also appreciated. One more Q, what do you think of Mammoth cabins that time of year? Seems like that area will be pretty dry by the end of August. Thanks so much for your insights!

should I change Lodging for 7+ day trip?

It%26#39;s only about 16 miles from Lake to Canyon so I would question why you would want to make that change. Perhaps from Lake or Canyon to Old Faithful or from Lake to Roosevelt might make more sense. I%26#39;m not that fond of the Mammoth area so I wouldn%26#39;t recommend that as a place to stay, but others might.

should I change Lodging for 7+ day trip?

I agree with above comments. Lake is nice to visit at end of day for a meal but mostly to sit on the deck with wine/beer and snacks, sit back, on watch the meadow and possible bison.

I agree, there is no reason to stay at Lake and change to Canyon. Canyon may be a bit busier with a night bar/restaurant scene, but Lake has a prettier location. Canyon is a bit more centrally located, but again 16 miles makes little difference in YNP. I am not that fond of mammoth either, it is interesting for a couple of hours, that is all. And in August, it will be very hot there! Try Old Faithful area if you like a busier vib or Roosevelt if you like it quiet, but only if you want to change it up. You%26#39;ll be fine as long as you are staying in the park.

Lake is my favorite but I also love the cabins at Mammoth-they have great porches and we had elk in the courtyard. Canyon is a great location but busier, and the cabin we stayed in there was not nearly as nice as the ones at Lake or Mammoth-others may be better. However, we added an extra night in the middle of our upcoming trip and will stay at Canyon that night because it%26#39;s a lot cheaper-only $80 compared to $123 at Mammoth and $145 at Lake.

If price doesn%26#39;t matter and it%26#39;s between Lake and Canyon, I%26#39;d personally pick Lake.

Thanks so much to all for the great advise. Can%26#39;t wait for our trip!

Need a place to stay for 3 night for 4 people in late July

Looks like all the cabins/hotels inside of the park are pretty much full. Any suggestions on Motels/Hotels in west yellowstone area? Can I find a clean place for under $100 in the area?

We will have 2 and 1/2 days in the park, how should we use our time?

Appreciate your help!

Need a place to stay for 3 night for 4 people in late July

Try this webpage. It lists West Yellowstone %26amp; surrounding lodging with price ranges

www.westyellowstonechamber.com/sleep/hotels/

There are also other cabins, etc. from this page

http://www.westyellowstonechamber.com/sleep/

Need a place to stay for 3 night for 4 people in late July

I%26#39;m glad you posted that link to the West Yellowstone motels - I couldn%26#39;t find it!

texas - if you decide you want to stay in the Park, I would suggest calling Xanterra. They will have more current availability than will be shown on the website, and due to cancellations you can often get something when the site is showing that everything is booked up.

If you scroll down through some of the other posts, you%26#39;ll get some good suggestions on things to do. This link should help too: www.alandsuejohnson.com/ynp_itineraries.htm

Good Luck!

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Help with Itinerary Please

Hello!

I%26#39;m trying to plan my itinerary in Yellowstone. We are staying in various properties because I found this forum too late and thus made my reservations late. Anyway, here are our lodging plans:

Grant Village

Old Faithful Lodge

Canyon Lodge (2 nights) - Roosevelt cookout 2nd evening

Mammoth Hot Springs

Lake Yellowstone Hotel

Jackson Hole (2 nights)

I would love some suggestions on what to see when and best routes to drive in the park. We are a family of 4 with two kids (14 and 11). We like wildlife, nature, photography, and some hiking.

TIA!

Help with Itinerary Please

As you may know, inquire at the reservation desks about transfer to more central areas, like Canyon (glad you got space there), Lake, Old Faithful. But the good news is, you are in the park.

You have plenty of time to wander one loop then another, and backtracking at YNP is actually a good thing in that sights change, you%26#39;ll be more relaxed and stop at places you might not have thought to, plus you can spend more time observing the wildlife en route and in the Lamar and Hayden Valleys.

Two collaborative Inside Pages provide information to enhance your trip, including trip preparation and wildlife viewing.

For wildlife viewing and photography:

tripadvisor.com/Travel-g60999-c96653/Yellows…

Packing for your trip:

tripadvisor.com/Travel-g28973-c100586/Wyomin…

Help with Itinerary Please

There aren%26#39;t a lot of choices of routes in the Park. As you%26#39;ve probably seen on the maps, it%26#39;s a Figure 8, with no side roads.

The way your lodging is set now actually puts you in all of the major areas at some point. If you don%26#39;t want to be moving around that much though, keep calling Xanterra for cancellations - as already suggested. Personally, I would try to lose the night at Grant Village and add it to Canyon or Lake.

If you haven%26#39;t already checked it out, this link has info on all the YNP activities: www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/things2do.htm

There%26#39;s a link to hikes - and you may want to get a Yellowstone Hiking book before you come to pick out some that you%26#39;d like to do.

Also, check out the Junior Ranger and Junior Scientist programs for the kids.

You might enjoy the horseback riding and/or going out on the Lake. There%26#39;s a scenic boat ride and also you can get a guided fishing trip if that interests you.

One last thing, while you%26#39;re in Jackson Hole, consider a rafting trip on the Snake River - lots of fun.

Good Luck!

Thanks for your suggestions!

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Need a place to stay for 1 night on 7/20/09 at Jacksone

Please recommend a motel/hote. Can I find anything around $100 in July?

Thanks in advance!

Need a place to stay for 1 night on 7/20/09 at Jacksone

307-733-2823 kudar motel. clean, inexpensive, %26amp; within walking distance to the square.

Need a place to stay for 1 night on 7/20/09 at Jacksone

ptquard,

Thanks a lot! Just made the reservation.