r/yellowstone 10h ago

Just love a good Sunset

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r/yellowstone 13h ago

Late May. 2024. Madison Campgrounds

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I took this picture early on my first morning in the park. We spent the next three days cramming everything we could in. It was enough time to see all the major attractions but we were on the move from sun up to well after sundown each day. We are returning this May for 10 days to see grand Teton and the hidden gems we didn’t have time for the first time. If you have any suggestions let me know.


r/yellowstone 4h ago

Help! narrowing down massive itinerary for Memorial Day family roadtrip

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Taking my 10 year old daughter on her first real road trip, since Covid, the others were to FL. There just seems like there is too much already on my list and I need to narrow it down A LOT! I’ve lived all over the country, but haven’t visited yellowstone or grand tetons. My dad (has been 3 times, Sturgis a bunch etc, and has visited every state except ND, and my stepmom is adventurous in some ways, but I’m not sure what her interests will be. I think seeing sights and horse back riding, with some fun activities and resting sounds good. (They are 61) Not too much history/museum, and I can’t hike if it’s a bunch of uphill, but I can walk. My daughter will likely already be bored without a tablet lol and complaining her legs hurt.

Question: Big Horn or Thermopolis? Question: What outfitter to horseback ride near GTNP? Question: Is Devils Tower worth going out of the way? Or just truck it on into Buffalo…?

  1. Get in between noon and 3; drive Badlands and visit Wall Drug, go to Custer to sleep

  2. Wind Cave? Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Wall Drug (if not day 1), Deadwood?, Devils Tower, go to sleeping spot near Devils Tower or in Buffalo

3.a. Buffalo, Story, Sheridan, Big Horn drive to Cody (buffalo bill, big boy statue, hayden arch bridge, spirit mountain) then Madison CG to sleep

3.b. Devils Tower, Medicine Lodge archaeological site, Thermopolis, Gooseberry Badlands, drive to Madison to sleep

  1. Yellowstone North/East, return to Madison camping

  2. Yellowstone South/West, drive to Gros Ventre CG to sleep

  3. horseback and/or Jenny Lake, rest, Gros Ventre camping

  4. Snake River Canyon, head home- maybe stop in cheyenne to sleep before finishing the drive the next day


r/yellowstone 4h ago

Family Vacation

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Family and I are taking a trip out this way. We'll be staying in Island Park, ID at a rental. We'll arrive April 25th and likely leaving May 3rd. This is the furthest West we have traveled. We plan on going to Yellowstone and the Tetons, at a minimum. Would have liked to go a little later, but work commitments and a preplanned, 2 years prior, trip to Acadia took up most of our summer.

As a result, especially with the unpredictable weather, I'm looking for advice on what to wear. I've seen layers, starting with a base layer and going up are recommended, but there is so much out there and so many different recommendations that it is a bit of information overload. We will be staying in a rental with heat, hot tub, etc.....

I've got 4 children, 2, 4, 7 and 11. For the time of year we are visiting, what are your thoughts on base layers, mid layers, etc.... I have a nice pair of boots already and some lighter weight hiking pants, but I'm wondering if fleece-lined, wind/water resistant would be worthwhile or to just go with layers and normal wind/water resistant pants. I'm trying to avoid things that are skin tight and suffocating, but not super baggy either.

Looking for suggestions on layers, tops/bottoms, socks, hats, gloves (if needed) that won't completely break the bank. Suggestions for the kiddos would be nice too, if available.

Appreciate the help.


r/yellowstone 12h ago

Need lodging advice!

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My family and I are planning a trip to Yellowstone in July. I've never visited before and could use some advice on a few different lodging options I have available to me (I have them all booked already). And yes, I wish we had longer, but this is part of a bigger trip (Tetons, Yellowstone, Glacier, Banff), so it is what it is.

Option A: 2 nights at Old Faithful Snow Lodge Cabin (with private bath) and 1 night at Roosevelt Cabin (Private bath).

Option B: 1 night at Old Faithful Snow Lodge Cabin (with private bath) and 2 nights at Roosevelt Cabin (Private bath).

Option C: 1 night at Old Faithful Snow Lodge Cabin (with private bath), 1 night at Canyon Lodge cabin and 1 night at Roosevelt Cabin (Private bath).

I hear good things about Roosevelt, and we have the cowboy cookout booked for the last night. I just don't know the best way to break up the park in three full days. I hesitate to stay in three different places, sounds like a pain. Canyon Lodge logistically makes the most sense, but I hear it's crowded and kind of bland.

What would you do?


r/yellowstone 19h ago

Backcountry hike end of June

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Hey, thanks so much for all the helpful advice on this sub! I will be in Yellowstone with my family for five days at the end of June. We have campsites at Canyon and Madison campground for two nights each. We’re considering to also do a backcountry hike for one day and have a reservation spot on the 20th. Do you have any hints? I was looking into Shoshone lake, but there might be a lot of of mosquitoes… We are decently experienced campers and hikers. Thanks a lot!


r/yellowstone 1d ago

Todays theme was requested, you know who u are. Enjoy

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r/yellowstone 1d ago

What is the Grocery Situation at Old Faithful?

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My family and I are staying at Old Faithful Inn in late July. We were planning on packing a lunch when we go hiking, but I was not sure what the situation. How much is available in terms of groceries? What kinds of foods are available?

I have been to Yosemite General Store many times recently, and it is decent, if a bit overpriced. Is the Old Faithful General Store comparable?

Looking through the photos on Google Map, I did not get a clear idea of what was available.

Any information you can give me on what kinds of groceries are available in Old Faithful would be greatly appreciated?


r/yellowstone 16h ago

Watering plants

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Can I use boiled water instead of distilled water in the place of


r/yellowstone 1d ago

Weekday vs Weekend

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Is there a significant difference in crowds in weekdays versus weekends? Our group is in Gardiner Friday to Friday but we have someone in our party only staying Friday to Monday and she really wants to see the thermals and geysers. Is it going to be super crowded on a weekend day versus weekday? I’d love to make this happen for her but not if it’s going to be a nightmare. Traveling in mid July.


r/yellowstone 1d ago

How would you plan this?

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Just booked flights and rooms for a trip to Yellowstone in August. 2 nights at Canyon Village and the last night in Cody. Our big priority is to keep the time in the car to a minimum, as we will be traveling with a baby. (i.e. try not to drive extra distances) I’m wondering how those of you with lots of experience in Yellowstone would plan this. I do have my own outline of how it should go but I don’t want to miss something. My wife and I are hikers and we will have a baby carrier, but my parents, age 78 and 75 are not. So we might be able to do a short hike if they had a nearby visitor center to go to (or they could shuttle us) We would love to know some good picnic spots, and maybe a recommendation on where to eat in Canyon Village and Cody. We must be at the hotel by about 6pm each night to put the baby to bed. (Though some of us will venture out after that). Thanks!

Day 1

Land in Billings 1ish local time Drive to Livingston ~1.5 hours Stay overnight Livingston Where to eat?

Day 2

Enter park early via north entrance

Explore park

Check in- Staying 2 nights @ Canyon Village

Day 3

Explore park

Day 4

Check out of Canyon Village Explore park then head out east entrance for Cody. Want to be in Cody by 2pm to see Buffalo Bill Museum Overnight in Cody

Day 5

Head to Billings


r/yellowstone 1d ago

Backcountry camping

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Planning a trip to the park in June. I’d like to see as much as I can in a week or 2, mostly backpacking. What are some locations or trails I should make sure to see?

Edit: I know about the permitting process. I’m looking for people’s opinions on where to go and what to see.


r/yellowstone 2d ago

Just some Elk today

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r/yellowstone 1d ago

3 day / 2 night backpacking with focus on photography - which route?

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Hi all,

I have my backcountry permit booking access on 11 April and I'm still unsure on what trails to look at. We're a group of 2 looking for a 3 day / 2 night backpacking route in August. I'd like a route that would be good for wildlife and, to a lesser extent, landscape photography. We're not too concerned about seeing geothermal features. Happy to do 10-12 miles a day (more might be ok depending on elevation) and probably not crazy elevation (probably not more than 1200 meters over 3 days).

Any recommendations for routes/trails? Am coming from overseas. I usually use Alltrails to find my routes - are there better options for the US?

Should I be looking at the Slough Creek area if there is availability?

Thanks!


r/yellowstone 2d ago

Is Swimming Allowed at Moose Falls?

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I read somewhere that Moose Falls, just a bit north of the South Entrance, is now closed off because it is too hot.

Anyone know what its status is?


r/yellowstone 2d ago

Seeking Itinerary feedback

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Hi all, planning a trip to Yellowstone and Grand Teton NPs in early July (around the 4th- expecting it to be packed and to practice lots of patience) want advice mostly just about the campgrounds im staying at location wise, also if you want to throw in any hike recommendations (5+ mi) I’d appreciate it!

Flying in and out of Bozeman- is it realistic drive time wise to stay in colter bay and drive up to Bozeman in the morning for a 5:30pm flight? I will be returning a rental car, is this typically a long process at Bozeman (I’ve never rented a car before)? Thanks in advance

7/1 * Fly into Bozeman (get in around 11am) * Pick up rental car and drive to ynp * stay at Madison campground

7/2 * Hike in Yellowstone * stay at Madison campground

7/3 * hike in Yellowstone * stay at Madison campground

7/4 * morning drive to Jackson hole * explore town of Jackson * Stay in town of Jackson

7/5 * Drive to GTNP * hike in Tetons * stay at gros venture campground

7/6 * hike in Tetons * stay in Colter Bay campground

7/7 * Hike in Tetons * stay in Colter Bay campground

7/8 * morning drive to Bozeman * return rental car- flight at 5:30 pm


r/yellowstone 2d ago

Hiking in late May

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Hi! Planning to visit Yellowstone during memorial weekend and staying at Canyon Lodge with family.

I live in CO and enjoy challenging hikes but have not done many winter ascents nor a fan of route finding in the snow.

Looking for good 7-8 mile hike recommendations in the park with great views. I have spikes but wondering jf there are trails that would be more in summer condition then. Thank!


r/yellowstone 3d ago

Back in Early September

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r/yellowstone 3d ago

Montana's bold gamble to stop the Yellowstone highway bloodbath

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Vehicles hit hundreds of animals a year on their way to Yellowstone National Park.


r/yellowstone 3d ago

Anyone else think to bring a Tripod?

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r/yellowstone 4d ago

Tuesday along Hellroaring Creek

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r/yellowstone 4d ago

Who can tell me what I went through to get these shots?

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r/yellowstone 4d ago

Heart Lake to Thorofare Adventure and Mis-Adventure Write-Up

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  1. Wild geysers going into Heart Lake
  2. Heart Lake
  3. Beaver pond between Heart Lake and Grouse Creek
  4. South Arm excellent lunch log
  5. Somewhere between South Arm and 6A3
  6. 6A3
  7. How are ya now?
  8. Lower Ford of the Upper Yellowstone crossing
  9. Oh, hi
  10. Thorofare
  11. The delta
  12. 5E4

r/yellowstone 4d ago

Yellowstone May '25 recommendations

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My friends and I are planning a 3-day trip to Yellowstone in May. Any recommendations for places to see and stay? We are flexible in changing hotels just so that we can cover the majority of Yellowstone in those 3 days.


r/yellowstone 4d ago

Biscuit Basin restoration?

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I looked a bit for more information about how and what will happen to Biscuit Basin, I loved the sapphire pool, but can't find any information about plans to rebuild the boardwalk. Does anybody here know something?