Yellowstone

[Curt Sprenger]

Al,
Traveling from Calif. we stopped in Jackson Hole, 40 miles to the
Teatons I think, and entered Yellowstone from the south...short distance
from the Teatons...then to West Yellowstone, North, and out the east
side to Cody, Wyoming so my son could see a rodeo. I could sit for an
entire day and look at the Teatons, beautiful, and enjoy a beer and BBQ.
Pictures are best early in the day to mid afternoon There is much to
see in Yellowstone, very enjoyable. Get the park information and make a
plan. They may also have info. on coach lengths or a number to call to
get that info.

We had SOB coach then, a 30 ', and stayed in a state park just north of
the Teatons. Can't recall the name. Again, get a parks guide to
determine length & accommodations. Some Vista areas in Yellowstone were
cramped for a 30' coach. But we were there in the mid 80s...maybe the
areas have been upgraded.

I don't recommend entering Yellowstone from the east...long and steep
climb. My mother was with us when going down the east side. She sat with
her back to the downhill side of the road...scared to death to say the
least...but that is another story.

Someday we will go back to Yellowstone when the grand kids can go along.
They would love the adventure seeing all the natural wonders

Curt Sprenger PT38 Anaheim, Ca.

Al wrote:

> We are planning a trip to Yellowstone from 7/17 - 8/10. We will be
> traveling from Louisiana. We understand that the East entrance is
> closed due to contruction. We are trying to weight our options on
> going in thru the South or North East entrance. Looking for
> information from anyone that has gone thru either entrance. Also
> any must see sites on the way to or from the Park? Will we have
> problems w/length of bird? We will be pulling a Explorer toad. We
> are looking to camp our way their and back. Also any passes or
> roads that we should avoid? Any suggestions will be gladly
> appreciated.

[erniecarpet@...]

Ryan, park in Livingston, and drive your toad it. I drove from Gardner to Cooke City with my coach. Narrow, no shoulder, nowhere for my rig to turn off and stop. Other areas of the park maybe more rv friendly.

Ernie Ekberg
83PT40
Livingston, Montana

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[Ryan Wright]

Hi folks,

I'd like to take the family to Yellowstone National Park this year.
We're only ~10 hours away, yet I haven't been there since I was in
diapers and thus remember very little. Would love any tips on how to
fully enjoy the park in a PT-40, what there is to do & see, what (if
anything) I should avoid, etc.

-Ryan
'86 PT-40 8V92

[Marv & Jean]

Ryan:

I have visited Yellowstone 3 times in the past 4 years. Each time we
went in a M380. There are those that may disagree with me but I
would recommend the following:

1. There are nice campgrounds in and outside of the park. If you
plan on going during the summer time you need to make reservations
soon.

2. You can travel through the park in your coach but I would not
plan on using it to "see the park". In the summertime parking at
each of the features in the park are at a premium. It is difficult
and sometime impossible to find parking for a sedan much less a 40
foot coach.

3. If you really want to see the most in the shortest period of time
I would suggest taking one of the tours vans operated out of West
Yellowstone. I would also suggest one of the 16 passenger vans
rather than the 30 or 40 passenger busses. Getting 16 people on the
same page is hard enough and 30 or 40 is impossible.

Whatever you do, if you are planning on summer travel to Yellowstone,
plan and make reservations ahead. The park is normally full, the
lines are long, and RV park reservations are at a premium.

Good luck and have fun. The park is a national jewel. We should all
thank the National Park Service for keeping the park as well as they
do with limited resources. We should also thank the volunteers to
the parks for their work.

Take care
Marv
2004 M380
Ocean Shores, WA

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Ryan Wright"
wrote:
>
> Hi folks,
>
> I'd like to take the family to Yellowstone National Park this year.
> We're only ~10 hours away, yet I haven't been there since I was in
> diapers and thus remember very little. Would love any tips on how to
> fully enjoy the park in a PT-40, what there is to do & see, what (if
> anything) I should avoid, etc.
>
> -Ryan
> '86 PT-40 8V92
>

[Henry Jay Hannigan]

Ryan:
And make sure you walk down the path to the falls at the "grand
canyon" of Yellowstone. I feel it is one of the most wonderful
places in the world that I have seen so far. The "rock" near Alice
Springs in Australia is near the top of my list also called
ULLARU...sp.....
Cant wait to get back to our BIRD next month!
Regards,
Hank & Naty(still in Australia)
90SP36 (stored in Vegas)









>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Ryan Wright"
> wrote:
> >
> > Hi folks,
> >
> > I'd like to take the family to Yellowstone National Park this
year.
> > We're only ~10 hours away, yet I haven't been there since I was in
> > diapers and thus remember very little. Would love any tips on how
to
> > fully enjoy the park in a PT-40, what there is to do & see, what
(if
> > anything) I should avoid, etc.
> >
> > -Ryan
> > '86 PT-40 8V92
> >
>

[Pete Masterson]

Ryan,

I was last at Yellowstone back when I was about 12 (we're quite a few more hours away) and we're planning to visit there toward the end of August (I don't recall the exact dates -- we're going briefly into Canada, then to Glacier NP first...). We'll be staying at West Yellowstone in a commercial park, Rustic Wagon RV Campground and Cabins, if I recall correctly. We've reserved a pull-through site.

See <http://www.rusticwagonrv.com>

I figure it will take a minimum of two days to see the park itself. It's interior roads are laid out in a double loop (sort of like a figure 8). You can do one loop on day and the other loop the second day -- but that pace will potentially require passing up some features or spending less time with some than you might prefer. (It depends on the pace you and your family prefer to move at.) Things I've read suggest a more leisurely pace -- but I recall the 2-day tour as being what my familiy did when I was 12.

The wonders of the park are fascinating -- the various geo-thermal features are amazing. Note that many of them have some unpleasant, sulfurous odors... 

I understand that there is camping (in RVs) available in the park itself. Advance reservations are required. I didn't check this out too thoroughly. Visit this web site -- 40' sites are few, but they do exist. Most don't have hook-ups (the main reason we're staying in a commercial RV park).

<http://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/ca...wstone.htm>

Pete Masterson

'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42

El Sobrante CA

"aeonix1@mac.com"

On Mar 21, 2008, at 11:31 AM, Ryan Wright wrote:

Hi folks,

I'd like to take the family to Yellowstone National Park this year.

We're only ~10 hours away, yet I haven't been there since I was in

diapers and thus remember very little. Would love any tips on how to

fully enjoy the park in a PT-40, what there is to do & see, what (if

anything) I should avoid, etc.

[Jack & Donna Smith]

Ryan: Been a few years since we were there (in a rented Lincoln Town
Car, almost as big as my Bird)! Be sure to stay and see the Old
Fathiful Hotel, Have Lunch in that wonderful dining Room, and dont
miss Mammoth Hot Springs. Yellowstome Falls are a Must, and if
possible, see Jackson Hole & the Tetons. Even prettier than Yellowstone.
Dont, on foot, get too close to the Buffalo, THEY ARE BIG !!!
Jack Smith
1973FC31
SoCal


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Ryan Wright"
wrote:
>
> Hi folks,
>
> I'd like to take the family to Yellowstone National Park this year.
> We're only ~10 hours away, yet I haven't been there since I was in
> diapers and thus remember very little. Would love any tips on how to
> fully enjoy the park in a PT-40, what there is to do & see, what (if
> anything) I should avoid, etc.
>
> -Ryan
> '86 PT-40 8V92
>

[sfedeli3]

Ryan,

We've stayed at the Fishing Bridge camp and felt close to most park
attractions and there is a pretty nice restaurant and camp store
there. It would be prudent to make reservations now, but with the
price of fuel, crowds may be a little light this summer. There were
full hookups and we took our tow car to the various attractions in the
park. Seeing everything requires at least 4 days- but if you really
want to "experience" Yellowstone- spend 2 weeks. Take some early
morning ranger walks in the back country. Some of the best geysers are
no where near a roadway and most of the wildlife stays up in the high
country during the summer. The only way to see them is on a back
country hike. The little town of Cody, WY has a lot to see and merits
a few days as well. There is a great museum and be sure to have
breakfast at the Irma hotel.

Shane Fedeli
85PT40
Hershey, PA

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Ryan Wright"
wrote:
>
> Hi folks,
>
> I'd like to take the family to Yellowstone National Park this year.
> We're only ~10 hours away, yet I haven't been there since I was in
> diapers and thus remember very little. Would love any tips on how to
> fully enjoy the park in a PT-40, what there is to do & see, what (if
> anything) I should avoid, etc.
>
> -Ryan
> '86 PT-40 8V92
>

[gery11]

We have visited Yellowstone each of the last eight years. Our favorite campsite has become a commercial one north of the north entrance toward Livingston, located right on the Yellowstone River -- good facilities and very hospitable owners. West Yellowstone offers Grizzly Park, one of the nicest in the country. If staying in West Yellowstone, be sure to have breakfast at Running Bear restaurant!

Gery Williams

Currently Without Bird

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[erniecarpet@...]

Ryan, there are quite a few vehicle rental companies in and around the Bozeman/Livingston area. I can shuttle you to pick up a rental, if you are close by.

Ernie Ekberg
83PT40
Livingston, Montana

currently in weatherford, Tx

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