Altair;2451614 wrote: With that much time you might want to consider taking a day to take the NE exit out of the park then taking US212 to Red Lodge, Montana. This is the Beartooth Highway and many consider this the most scenic drive in the United States. Much of this drive is above 10,000 feet and is only open Memorial Day through mid October. :thumbsup:
This sounds really nice but is something we couldn't do. Both my husband and I had problems with the altitude in the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, and that area wasn't that high. I guess that's what you get when people living at sea level go over 6,000 feet.
Rita (aka NJGIRL)
Thank you. I will write that down in my book too. Love the Fodor's book. Great to read and love all the pictures. You guys have been a HUGE help.
The altitude is an issue for us sea level folks. We spent a day in Salt Lake City, then a couple days in Jackson, then into YNP . . . We took things easy for the first several days of the trip, and had no problems when we walked up to some falls and the rim of the caldera. Unfortunately I can't recall the name of the trail.
We stayed, a few days each in the Old Faithful area, Mammoth and Lake. Definitely stay in the park if you can get reservations. We opted for the least expensive with bath in the cabin. The cabins at Old Faithful were pretty basic, Mammoth was "eh" but better than OF, and Lake Cabins were quite nice.
Thank you CPT Trips. Will have to check this site out when I have a little more time.
