Yellowstone

**miniman101** · #1 08-03-2008, 10:31 PM

Now unfortunately, I was not traveling in my Mini, but in a minivan. I went out west...well....out west for us. I went to Montana..Glacier and then done to Yellowstone. While going to through Yellowstone I came across a Cooper S Convertible and a Gold Cooper. I kept coming across them a each place down the road, but never timed it right to meet the owners. I was just wondering if any of you guys or on here. Anyway, here are two pictures of them. Nice wheels on the Cooper S by the way.

JohnBLZ · #2 08-22-2008, 11:41 AM

Did the same trip in the Cooper earlier this year, how'd you like it? That's 5000 miles I'd love to do again!

**RJKimbell** · #3 01-02-2009, 07:39 PM

More info. on your travels through Yellowstone would be greatly appreciated. Hubby and I are starting to plan for a trip there to celebrate our 10th Anniversary.

Thanks,

Julie

Ladidah · #4 01-08-2009, 09:20 PM

I visited (with my MINI) in June 2008. I didn't see any others. Julie, what do you plan on doing? There's lots to do. I camped and it was very cold at night.

I know it's dirty...you wouldn't believe where I had taken it before we visited Yellowstone...

Quesera · #5 01-08-2009, 09:23 PM

I'm hoping to see Yellowstone again before the volcano blows up.

Apparently there is increased seismic activity there these days.

Natural disasters aside, we're stuck here at least until summer. Hopefully this economy will be less uncertain by then.

**RJKimbell** · #6 02-01-2009, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Ladidah

I visited (with my MINI) in June 2008. I didn't see any others. Julie, what do you plan on doing? There's lots to do. I camped and it was very cold at night.

I know it's dirty...you wouldn't believe where I had taken it before we visited Yellowstone...

I'm planning a trip around Early June to Late August 2010, leaning more toward an early June arrival. Would like to stay an entire week and visit both Yellowstone and The Grand Tetons. We should be able to take our Mountain Bikes (on top of Molly), I'm going to get a Bra for her as well. I've got the ClearBra already, but want all the help I can get keeping Rock Chips to a minimum. I think we'll mostly be just sightseeing and a bit of Photography. Until I get the brochures I've ordered I won't really know what to plan for day to day. Any hints on Lodging would be helpful. Don't want to rough it to much, it is a Vacation BTW.

beedeejay · #7 02-04-2009, 09:35 AM

First check www.nps.gov to find road closure/construction information. There are also links to room reservations. Also consider buying an Interagency Annual Pass which will probably save you $$ in the long run.

If you are coming from Vancouver, WA I would suggest that you try to hit the "Going-to-the-Sun" Road that goes through the center of Glacier National Park - but check the latest road construction info. Then I would wander southward in Montana sticking primarily to the non-interstate roads.Practically all the roads in Western Montana are scenic. Try to end up in Red Lodge which is just to the Northeast of Yellowstone.

Enter Yellowstone from Red Lodge to the Northeast Entrance which will take you across the incredibly impressive Beartooth Pass (wonderful MINI road). Wander around Yellowstone as long as you can. Most of the speed limits inside the Park are 40mph or less - and they ARE enforced. Way to many places to visit to mention here.

The hotels inside the Park are almost exclusively by advance reservation only and not inexpensive. Motels located just outside the park are typically more reasonable in price (seasonally adjusted). I personally like the little cabins that are available inside the Park at most major attraction areas. Some used shared shower facilities and even bathrooms - but hey, this is Yellowstone!

Aside from the common widely known sights another little favorite spot of mine is right at the WY-MT border between Mammouth and Gardiner. You hike a little ways up the river to a location where you can soak in the natural hot water flowing into the river (no cost). It's the only location inside the park where this is allowed. But make sure you wear water shoes are something similar to walk out into the river. There is also a free public swimming hole near Firehole Falls just south of the Madison Junction. But that water is not warm - especially in early June.

Have a great trip.

JohnBLZ · #8 03-24-2010, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by beedeejay

There is also a free public swimming hole near Firehole Falls just south of the Madison Junction. But that water is not warm - especially in early June.

Have a great trip.

Would second the recommendations. Yellowstone roads are brutal on the the typical Cooper suspension as well so be prepared for potholes.

That swimming hole on the Firehole River is frigid...all snowmelt even in Summer, but crystal clear. There's a couple places to cliffdive right now and you can go over a waterfall if you're brave.

Have seen people scuba there several times as well. Pretty deep in that canyon.

TRPete · #9 03-26-2010, 06:27 PM

When I was in the service, spent 3 years in Idaho Falls, and made several trips to Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons. Absolutely the most beautiful bit of country I have ever seen.

My first trip there was in early August, and the water was frigid. You could see the snow melting into the streams and running into the lakes. I would say water temps were in the low to mid 40's. Of course, this was some 33 years ago, so with all our global warming, the water temp is probably up a degree or two

**RJKimbell** · #10 04-08-2010, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by RJKimbell

I'm planning a trip around Early June to Late August 2010, leaning more toward an early June arrival. Would like to stay an entire week and visit both Yellowstone and The Grand Tetons. We should be able to take our Mountain Bikes (on top of Molly), I'm going to get a Bra for her as well. I've got the ClearBra already, but want all the help I can get keeping Rock Chips to a minimum. I think we'll mostly be just sightseeing and a bit of Photography. Until I get the brochures I've ordered I won't really know what to plan for day to day. Any hints on Lodging would be helpful. Don't want to rough it to much, it is a Vacation BTW.

No Yellowstone trip for us this year, we celebrated our 10th Anniversary (March 26th) with me in the Hospital, 2 Days Post-Op from Heart Surgery.

**RJKimbell** · #11 05-09-2010, 08:58 AM

To me $$ is never any object...just ask my Husband!!

Seriously though, not including Fuel and Food/Snacks, I think I'd be willing to spend around $1200 for a Trip like this...this is a 'Trip of a Lifetime'. It is BEAUTIFUL Scenery and a not to be missed place to visit.

I went once with my Dad...when I was a Kid so I didn't really appreciate all that was afforded to me then.