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Re: Grand Tetons & Yellowstone

Reply #25 –
Quote from: Benjie Zeller –
Can you realistically do Yellowstone toadless?

My opinion is no, but I do see touring bicyclists in national parks.  The main problem is parking at the scenic spots in a large RV.  I did ride a bike on some of the less popular trails and never met anyone.  I kept thinking though what if there is a mother grizzly with cubs around the bend (I carry bear spray), and then there were stairs and steps to contend with.  Some national parks have good bus service or maybe only bus service at peak periods on some roads.  There is a bus in Yellowstone, not sure if it is free or very frequent.  You can wear yourself out just doing the trail along the geysers. 
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Re: Grand Tetons & Yellowstone

Reply #26 –
If you avoid the summer months, you could do it if you used the tour bus parking zones. Old Faithful would be EZ as the parking areas are huge. Summer in the middle of the day might not win you a lot of tour bus driver friends. On the way from campground to campground, I have stopped at a lot of attractions with toad and have not had a problem. Early morning or later in the afternoon is the best time to find parking.

Biggest reason for a toad is being able to stop with a couple of wheels off the road for the "perfect bear photo." Just not going to be able to do it with the coach.

You could find a campground in West Yellowstone and rent a car for the days you want to sightsee. The savings in fuel would pay for the rental car. Lots of elevation changes in the park that really use the fuel, especially from Canyon to Tower.

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Re: Grand Tetons & Yellowstone

Reply #27 –
I would say no as well. It is just way too big and spread out to really see the park.  Also, it is really cold at times. I know I was there and we had snow when I was there and the temps were in the 20s at night and not much more than 30s a couple days.  THis was the summer too.  In fact it was 110 degrees in rapid city and I woke up the next morning to frost and snow flurries...
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Re: Grand Tetons & Yellowstone

Reply #28 –
We stayed at Grizzly while doing Yellowstone - pricey, but location is great.  If you can do military FamCamps, stay at the AFB outside of Rapid City.  No reservations, so get there early in the day.  They have a bus tour to the lighting ceremony at night at Mt. Rushmore, so much better than driving those windy roads on your own.