Yellowstone National Park was a truly awesome experience. It cannot be recommended highly enough. That being said, we did some things right and other things wrong. I figured the best way to bring my Yellowstone National Park Trip series to a close would be to pass on as much of the wisdom two wise guys could give to aspiring travelers. So I will separate this into some categories with some dos and do nots, hoping to make you a little more aware. I will also try to avoid the obvious things that everyone has posted in their catchy Tik Toks and instagram posts.
Let’s start with some travel tips since that’s where most of our trips begin. We made some good choices and some bad choices when it came to travel. One thing is for sure, if you are doing the cross country trip like we did, try to spend some time somewhere on the road. Trying to do it in one straight shot was super rough and involved some really shady naps and driving through rough storms. Also, when you are in the park, keep in mind, Yellowstone is HUGE. Expect it to take a couple hours to drive from one place to another in the park loop…especially if there is roadwork or wildlife jams. Plan accordingly!
Next, keep in mind that there is two types of experiences in Yellowstone National Park: Front Country and Back Country. It is important to know the difference. This crowd here is from when we were waiting for Old Faithful. Keep in mind that if you are doing Front Country experiences like this, crowds will be there for sure. Everyone wants to see these wonders. Make sure to get an early start if you want a good look and beat the crowds. As for the back country, keep in mind it is safest to travel in groups of 3 or more, so Nick and I didn’t do much there this trip. Make sure to plan backcountry excursions and check in at a backcountry ranger station for permits and planning before you go!
If you want to experience some of the best that the park has to offer, consider booking a tour, horseback riding trip, or Chuck Wagon dinner like we did. As it was just the two of us, this allowed us to get into the backcountry and really enjoy the wonders of the park, plus some good food. They are worth the price and Roosevelt Corral has my 5 star review! Give them a shot!
Finally, the last big piece of advice I can give is be prepared! Things can change pretty quick out there! We went in August and while there we experienced thunderstorms, sunburn capable heat, below freezing temperatures, consistent rain, 6 inches of hail, and just about everything in between. In your day pack, pack some extra clothes, food, and water. Make sure your bug spray and sunscreen are in there too. Truly, I wore some serious hoodies and beanies as well as shorts and t-shirts in the same day!
Thank you to everyone who followed us through this first big adventure in the blog space. We already have some plans for 2024! Two national parks on the agenda! Stay tuned as we get ready for more! We will also continue our exploration of our State Parks in the meantime.
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