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I have hiked that area so many times, my favorite area of the park for real backcountry hiking.

hey guys!! my boyfriend and i are going to yellowstone/grand tetons next week and are just worried about possibly driving around now that there’s some snowy weather. we’re from florida, so anytime we get anything remotely close to snow here, the roads are super dangerous because our state is not at all prepared for it ever lol. i just was wondering how safe it would be to visit the parks (just hitting the most popular spots, no off roading or crazy hikes lol) if it is snowing and we are in a rental car without 4wd. obviously wyoming is very well prepared for snow and ice so i’m sure it’s better than florida, just was hoping to hear from some people that had experienced it firsthand!

I have a second video but can only figure out how to put one. This is Lamar river trail before cache Creek.

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Hi all! I'm collecting NPS unigrid brochures from parks I've visited. I emailed the parks, and most were great about mailing them. Unfortunately, Yellowstone said they're out of stock or not mailing.

If you have a spare, or you're heading to any of these soon and could grab an extra at the visitor center, I'd really appreciate it. I'm happy to cover postage and your time with a small thank-you (Venmo or PayPal), or send you a SASE so you don't pay anything. It doesn't need to be mint, just not torn.

Thanks for reading, and happy to answer any questions!

Do you just need to book sometime on the first day? Or is it extremely hard like yosemite pines?

Ive tried to book yosemite where I had multiple tabs open right on the start of the hour(like clicking down to the second) of the first day and still didnt get into my first 2 choices of a camp site(let alone tent site)

Is it that tough for yellowstone?

Edit to add.. this will be over labor day week 2027

My husband and I love the outdoors. As lifelong Hoosiers, we frequent our state parks year after year.

We’ve never visited a National Park before. We wanted to go to one ahead of our wedding anniversary.

This place is magical. Already discussing our next trip back. Was worried the park would be too cold / inaccessible this time of year but it’s perfect.

Hey guys, me and my family have planned a snowmobiling trip out to Yellowstone and grand tetons for Christmas. But given the super El Nino, they are predicting that there's not going to be much snow. Those of you that live in the area and have experienced the different weather patterens, should I cancel this trip completely? Or should I move it to February? If the main goal is snowmobiling and snow fun.

This was back on Sunday, but I just had to share! He walked right in front of our campsite!

Chocolate Pots is a hot spring in Yellowstone National Park on the South Loop of the Grand Loop, just south of Norris Geyser Basin. It's an easy stop and one most people flat miss. The pull out/parking area allows you to see this view, literally from the parking area. There is a short trail heading north, right if you're seeing this view, towards a second pull out/parking area and the trail continues past that parking area for an equally easily accessible view of Gibbon Rapids. It's a great stop with very few visitors and a beautiful Scene. Enjoy Chocolate Pots and Escape Your Reality

I was at the Lower Falls of the Yellowstone yesterday morning before 9am, and this is what it looked like. A nice sprinkling of snow, and low-lying clouds starting to move away, with blue sky starting to peek through.

These pictures were taken around the Mammoth area

First time going to Yellowstone and need some input on my 2 itinerary drafts. Any suggestions are much appreciated, thanks!

- I want to see as many of the main highlights as possible without trying to fit too much into each day

- Really trying to be back at the hotels before dark each day

- For Option A day 3 it seems like traveling South then West through West Thumb to get from Grand Canyon to Old Faithful may be a prettier drive, but I’m not sure if the drive would be too long if trying to make it there before dark?

Hi,

My dad and I are doing a road trip and going to Yellowstone. Hoping to be there on Thursday October 15th. My dad has some mobility issues so long hikes/major walking isn’t the best for him.

Wondering if anyone has any good driving routes that they’d suggest? Would like to see old faithful, even if it’s not going. And some of the hot springs.

Thanks!

Not sure if this is the appropriate place to ask this question, but I have a young-ish child (7 years old) and we are planning to visit Yellowstone in either June or September. We would like to do some hiking (he's generally good for about 3-5 miles and is "experienced" for his age), but I'm somewhat concerned about his safety if we had an animal event. Obviously, we would be taking any and all precautions (distance, bear spray, awareness, etc.) but if something were to suddenly truly go-down for whatever reason, I could be in a tough position to guarantee his well-being.

I know, I know, millions of people visit the park without any issue, but out of curiosity and an abundance of caution, am I able to sling a shotgun with slugs or .00 and hike around the park? I have a .40 pistol that would be less "threatening," but don't see that being of much use. It looks like it's legal to tote it around openly, but I'm more curious as to the realities of how this would be looked at by rangers, any authorities, or fellow guests.

It would only be discharged in an extreme life-or-death defense scenario.

EDIT: Many of you lack reading comprehension (not surprising... well done, Internet!). I specifically stated that any and all necessary precautions would be used first – including bear spray – and that lethal force would be a "someone is about to die" situation. However, if a predator is mauling a member of my family, it's being dropped, I don't care about the legal ramifications or if I end up in a Federal penitentiary. It's better to be judged by 12, than carried by 6.

I appreciate the more measured responses – likely from fellow firearms owners – about the optics of carrying my shotgun (I'm still going to have it in camp). I know a .40 would just piss most things off, so maybe I'll just treat myself to a new .44 Magnum and call it a day.

Hello Travelers, From time to time, a Redditor will mention that Yellowstone is as big as Puerto Rico.

Does Puerto Rico do the same - as in Puerto Rico is as large as Yellowstone?