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Hi all-

I am planning a first time trip to Yellowstone in late Sept. Dummy me thought that everyone would be back in school and accommodations in the park would be a breeze to get. WRONG! Does anyone out there have experience with the park as far as staying inside (which place to stay at if an opening pops up) or outside the entrance to Yellowstone and driving in each day to sight see etc? I would be sooo grateful for any suggestions that any of you might have. You can either post your comment here (not sure if that is allowed since not dog related) or email me privately at CZFOLEY@hotmail.com. I would gladly welcome any suggestions on what to do in the park or what to skip. Also how much time will I need there? I would love to get to Glacier too but only have 10-11 days and we are driving from So California.

Thanks,
Charlotte

My parents had a summer home in West Yellowstone for many years. I've spent quite a lot of time there. It really shouldn't make much difference if you stay in or out of the park. The things you'll want to see, like Old Faithful, etc. are a pretty easy drive around the park. You can pretty much see everything in a couple of days, although it's so pretty you might want to just hang out for the heck of it
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Pam Haig
Mia Pharaohs
"Home of the good, the bad & the obnoxious"
How beautiful it is to do nothing and then rest afterward
*Spanish proverb"

Thanks for responding Pam. I appreciate the info. I certainly can use any feedback from others.

Would you say 3-4 days is plenty of time before we head to Glacier Natl Pk.

Charlotte

Would you say 3-4 days is plenty of time before we head to Glacier Natl Pk.

***yes, and you'll LOVE it!
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Pam Haig
Mia Pharaohs
"Home of the good, the bad & the obnoxious"
How beautiful it is to do nothing and then rest afterward
*Spanish proverb"

>>>Would you say 3-4 days is plenty of time before we head to Glacier Natl Pk.
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patric
*** Pharaoh's A Go-Go Home of Kozmo ~ Multi Group Multi BIF DC Shema's Kozmopolitan el-Niem MC FCh LCM***RIP***, Fanny*** DC Mia's Summer Fantasy SC FCh , Joe*** A Go-Go's Cuppa Joe ~ and Beth ~ mom of Hunter Joy and Cormac Lightning***

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what i meant to say was,
no, once you are standing in any part of the park you will want to spend the rest of your life there...but 3-4 days is so much better than no days in yellowstone
enjoy yourself
glacier national park is gorgeous also, i spent 3 months there working on a movie, but yellowstone is breathtaking
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patric
*** Pharaoh's A Go-Go Home of Kozmo ~ Multi Group Multi BIF DC Shema's Kozmopolitan el-Niem MC FCh LCM***RIP***, Fanny*** DC Mia's Summer Fantasy SC FCh , Joe*** A Go-Go's Cuppa Joe ~ and Beth ~ mom of Hunter Joy and Cormac Lightning***

pharaohsagogo@aol.com

Okay now I can't wait to go! Sounds like I am going to buy a cabin and retire up there.

Charlotte

Are you an actor or camerman? What kind of movie was it? Sounds like a pretty neat job.

Charlotte

Are you an actor or camerman?

***Haven't you ever seen the picture of Patric kissing the llama from the last Star Trek movie? They just keep him around for entertainment purposes Well .... maybe ocassionally he gives them some advise on lighting and points his finger at union employee
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Pam Haig
Mia Pharaohs
"Home of the good, the bad & the obnoxious"
How beautiful it is to do nothing and then rest afterward
*Spanish proverb"

I think you can take dogs to the National Parks, are you taking yours?

I also think Yellowstone is part of a supervolcano that could go at any time so I don't think a cabin and retirement there is such a good idea.

I am sad to say I was only there once when I was about 8. I remember Old Faithful but nothing else. I guess I need to go back if it's as good as you guys are saying.
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Samantha Parsons
Merit Pharaoh Hounds
ASFA Regional Director (Region-10)

HOME OF
MeToo
Corsair and
Journey the Whippet

In Absentia: BetMe
At The Bridge: Bedelia and Legend

when the yellowstone super volcano goes off, the entire world can kiss its a** goodbye
so what a better place to be when it happens than ground zero and get the suffering out of the way...
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patric
*** Pharaoh's A Go-Go Home of Kozmo ~ Multi Group Multi BIF DC Shema's Kozmopolitan el-Niem MC FCh LCM***RIP***, Fanny*** DC Mia's Summer Fantasy SC FCh , Joe*** A Go-Go's Cuppa Joe ~ and Beth ~ mom of Hunter Joy and Cormac Lightning***

pharaohsagogo@aol.com

Good point! You are, of course, quite right.
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Samantha Parsons
Merit Pharaoh Hounds
ASFA Regional Director (Region-10)

HOME OF
MeToo
Corsair and
Journey the Whippet

In Absentia: BetMe
At The Bridge: Bedelia and Legend

it was a western that nobody saw
died at the box office
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patric
*** Pharaoh's A Go-Go Home of Kozmo ~ Multi Group Multi BIF DC Shema's Kozmopolitan el-Niem MC FCh LCM***RIP***, Fanny*** DC Mia's Summer Fantasy SC FCh , Joe*** A Go-Go's Cuppa Joe ~ and Beth ~ mom of Hunter Joy and Cormac Lightning***

pharaohsagogo@aol.com

Charlotte - Check into getting a pass from the park service. It'w been worth it for me.
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Samantha Parsons
Merit Pharaoh Hounds
ASFA Regional Director (Region-10)

HOME OF
MeToo
Corsair and
Journey the Whippet

In Absentia: BetMe
At The Bridge: Bedelia and Legend

I did that years ago and it was well worth it. I am going to get one prior to the trip.

if you have a disability, you can get the pass for free for life. you need to show a doctors letter about your disability at any national park station to get it. the one pass you cannot get online.
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patric
*** Pharaoh's A Go-Go Home of Kozmo ~ Multi Group Multi BIF DC Shema's Kozmopolitan el-Niem MC FCh LCM***RIP***, Fanny*** DC Mia's Summer Fantasy SC FCh , Joe*** A Go-Go's Cuppa Joe ~ and Beth ~ mom of Hunter Joy and Cormac Lightning***

pharaohsagogo@aol.com

And the Senior Pass is only a one time fee of $10.00.
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Samantha Parsons
Merit Pharaoh Hounds
ASFA Regional Director (Region-10)

HOME OF
MeToo
Corsair and
Journey the Whippet

In Absentia: BetMe
At The Bridge: Bedelia and Legend

Joe and I visited Yellowstone in the motorhome on our way to Lompoc years ago. The East entrance was under construction due to a huge mudslide that took everything with it to the bottom of the mountain. It was scary in the motorhome because there were no guard rails. Once in the park, I didn't want to leave! The entire park is the most beautiful park I've ever seen and makes the Grand Canyon look not so grand. We took the dogs to see Old Faithful. The were not inpressed, I was!!! We want to go back during the winter some time.

You will love it!!
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Marie & the Jomara Gang
Jomara's Pharaoh Hounds since 1984

Home to Ghazzi, Hallie, Sheikh and Diesel, and of course Joe, who puts up with all of us!