sammie76us
My family an I are planing a camping trip in late July. We have 6 children they are 12,10,9,8,3 and 1. We camp in a tent and love to hike. Last year we went to Glacier and we all loved it. We took the kids on a 12.8 mile hike on the high line trail they did awesome. We have been camping and hiking with them since they were very little. Any way my mother-in-law keeps suggesting that we go to Yellowstone this year. So my question is we love to hike and we also don't like tons of people. Which is a better fit for us??? Thanks
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I've been to both parks and have plans to visit both again in late June. Like you I enjoy hiking and dislike crowds. Glacier is one of my favorite parks and I've been to 37 of our 58 national parks so far. In my opinion if you and the kids have seen Yellowstone before and would prefer the solitude of the mountain trails, then skip it and go to Glacier. However, if you haven't been to Yellowstone before, don't knock it until you've seen it. Why not split your time and spend two or three days in Yellowstone before going to Glacier to escape the crowds.
Yellowstone is a one of a kind national park and certainly worth a visit. I'm sure the kids will appreciate seeing the various thermal features (hang on to the little ones when on the boardwalks) and Yellowstone Falls. The crowds will be concentrated around the more accessible sites but you can get away from a lot of that by going to the more remote locations or those that require some effort to get to. As an example, you'll probably find tons of people at the lower Yellowstone Falls viewpoints scattered along the northern rim of the canyon but if you drive over to Artist's Point you'll find it less crowded. And, if you hike down to the lower viewing platform you'll find much, much fewer people there because of the effort required to get there and back. The same can be said of the Geyser Hill trail overlooking the Upper Geyser Basin where Old Faithful is located. To get away from the crowds, hike out to the Lone Star Geyser or up to Mt Washburn. There are ways of escaping the crowds even in a heavily visited park like Yellowstone. Pick up a book on Yellowstone trails and you may decide to spend your entire week there.
If it turns out that you don't enjoy your time in Yellowstone, at least you can tell grandma "been there, done that." Whatever you decide, have fun.
I've been to both parks and have plans to visit both again in late June. Like you I enjoy hiking and dislike crowds. Glacier is one of my favorite parks and I've been to 37 of our 58 national parks so far. In my opinion if you and the kids have seen Yellowstone before and would prefer the solitude of the mountain trails, then skip it and go to Glacier. However, if you haven't been to Yellowstone before, don't knock it until you've seen it. Why not split your time and spend two or three days in Yellowstone before going to Glacier to escape the crowds.
Yellowstone is a one of a kind national park and certainly worth a visit. I'm sure the kids will appreciate seeing the various thermal features (hang on to the little ones when on the boardwalks) and Yellowstone Falls. The crowds will be concentrated around the more accessible sites but you can get away from a lot of that by going to the more remote locations or those that require some effort to get to. As an example, you'll probably find tons of people at the lower Yellowstone Falls viewpoints scattered along the northern rim of the canyon but if you drive over to Artist's Point you'll find it less crowded. And, if you hike down to the lower viewing platform you'll find much, much fewer people there because of the effort required to get there and back. The same can be said of the Geyser Hill trail overlooking the Upper Geyser Basin where Old Faithful is located. To get away from the crowds, hike out to the Lone Star Geyser or up to Mt Washburn. There are ways of escaping the crowds even in a heavily visited park like Yellowstone. Pick up a book on Yellowstone trails and you may decide to spend your entire week there.
If it turns out that you don't enjoy your time in Yellowstone, at least you can tell grandma "been there, done that." Whatever you decide, have fun.
Where to camp in or around yellowstone national park late May? Do we need reservations or just wait til there?
Sam
were going to yellowstone may 21-25. Where are good camp grounds with showers? Were camping in tents. Should we stay in yellowstone or somewhere around Yellowstone? honestly im a little nervous about stayin in yellowstone due to bears! Do we need to reserve a camp ground before we go? we were thinkin about just waiting til we get there so we can see what our options are and location wise decide where we wanna be...? is this a bad idea though?
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Some of the campgrounds in the park may not be open depending on the amount of snow. Some have showers and some don't. That early in the season you probably won't need reservations. There are always some spots left that aren't reserved. Just plan on arriving at about 10 or 11 am when others are checking out. There are also campgrounds outside the park, but I would recommend staying in the park if you can to take advantage of Ranger Interpretive programs and hikes.
Don't worry about the bears. If you follow the park rules like storing all food, cosmetics, toothpaste, etc. in your car or in the bear lockers provided at the campsites and wash and change your clothes after cooking before you go to bed, etc. odds are you'll be just fine. Considering the number of people visiting the park every year and the number of bears you are much more likely to be hit by lightening. You will probably be fortunate to even see a bear in the distance since they are hazed away or trapped and relocated if they come near the campgrounds.
An important tip: Bring binoculars or a spotting scope and as you go through the park, any time you see a group of cars parked or a group of people, stop and ask someone what they are looking at. You will see a lot more that way. Don't miss the Lamar Valley! Get up really early and be there before dawn for your best chance of seeing wolves.
Have a great time!
Some of the campgrounds in the park may not be open depending on the amount of snow. Some have showers and some don't. That early in the season you probably won't need reservations. There are always some spots left that aren't reserved. Just plan on arriving at about 10 or 11 am when others are checking out. There are also campgrounds outside the park, but I would recommend staying in the park if you can to take advantage of Ranger Interpretive programs and hikes.
Don't worry about the bears. If you follow the park rules like storing all food, cosmetics, toothpaste, etc. in your car or in the bear lockers provided at the campsites and wash and change your clothes after cooking before you go to bed, etc. odds are you'll be just fine. Considering the number of people visiting the park every year and the number of bears you are much more likely to be hit by lightening. You will probably be fortunate to even see a bear in the distance since they are hazed away or trapped and relocated if they come near the campgrounds.
An important tip: Bring binoculars or a spotting scope and as you go through the park, any time you see a group of cars parked or a group of people, stop and ask someone what they are looking at. You will see a lot more that way. Don't miss the Lamar Valley! Get up really early and be there before dawn for your best chance of seeing wolves.
Have a great time!
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