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PLAN YOUR TRIP
Welcome to Yellowstone & Grand Teton ................ 220 Top Experiences ....... 6Need to Know ................. 18If You Like... ..................... 20Month by Month ............. 23Itineraries ........................ 25Activities ......................... 29Travel with Children ....... 41 Travel with Pets .............. 45Regions at a Glance ....... 48
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UNDERSTAND YELLOWSTONE & GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARKS
The Parks Today ............. 228History ............................. 230Geology ........................... 239Wildlife ............................ 244Conservation .................. 253
Created by the Yellowstone National Park Act (1872) as a ‘public park tor pleasuring-ground for the bene t and enjoyment of the people,’ thismother of all national parks straddles a tense line between preservation and recreation, access and excess, encapsulating along the way the very best and worst of the national parks system.
Loved to Death Yellowstone and Grand Teton are more popular than ever, each attractingup to 30,000 visitors daily and more than three million visitors annually –a volume that writer Edward Abbey termed ‘industrial tourism.’ Whenbison or elk graze by the Grand Loop Rd, the result is close to a mob scene, with tra c backing up for hundreds of yards. Debate rages over how estto manage this in ux. While the democratic approach to pu ic access remains the parks’ greatest strength, their great appeal ironically threatensto estro the very features that attract such num ers
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1872 President Ulysses S Grant signs the
Yellowstone National Park Act on March 1;
1877 Philetus W Norris
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1883 Railroad spur line
nished to Cinnabar, near north entrance of
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to Yellowstone published; Wyoming
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, y glorers. After the decline in the beaver trade, many mountain mename army scouts or tourist guides.
cial ExplorationsUS efeat of Mexico in the 1846 48 Mexican War yielded a bounty
new Western territory to explore. The US Corps of Topographicalgineers, guided by ex-trapper Jim Bridger, attempted to explore theowstone Plateau from the south in 1860, but snow-covered mountainses ut the kibosh on their journey.n the fall of 1869, the private three-member Folsom-Cook-Petersone ition headed south from Bozeman, Montana, for a month to ex-re the divide between the Gallatin and Yellowstone Rivers. They madeast the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone Lake as far south as Shoshonee and returned in ne fettle to write a popular magazine article that
ueled interest in exploration among the Eastern establishment. Uponnessing a 150ft eruption of Great Fountain Geyser in the Fireholee region, the team wrote: ‘We could not contain our enthusiasm; withaccord we all took o our hats and yelled with all our might!’
With considerable foresight, Cook wrote ‘We knew that as soon as thenderful character of the country was generally known outside thereuld be plenty of people hurrying in to get possession, unless some-ng was done.’Folsom, Cook and Peterson gained enough notoriety to be invitedng for the landmark 1870 Washburn-Langford-Doane expedition,
rolled primarily by the Northern Paci c Railroad, which was seek-a route across the Montana Territory and publicity to attract inves- an tourists. The 19-man party, led by former Montana tax collectorhanie Langford and Montana Surveyor-General Henry Washburn,
Mountain Men by George Laycock,
which provides in-dividual portraits
of John Colter, Jim Bridger,
Jedediah Smith and others, and gives an insight into the craft of
trapping.
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Yellowstone Yellowstone National Park is the crown jewel of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and the destination of nearly every visitor to the region. The real showstoppers are the geysers and hot springs – nature’s crowd pleasers – but at every turn this land of re and brimstone breathes, belches and
bubbles like a giant kettle on the boil. The park’s highways traverse these geysers, through meadows and forests, past road-side herds of bison and campsites aromatic with pine needles and family camp res. In between lies the country’s largest collection of elk, the continent’s oldest, largest wild bi-son herds and a pristine wilderness roamed by wolves, grizzlies, moose and antelope.
Grand Teton & Beyond South of Yellowstone is Grand Teton Na-tional Park, probably the most famous natural skyline in the United States and the nation’s most iconic mountain range. These vertical peaks, re ected in a string of gorgeous glacial lakes, come the closest to most people’s picture-postcard image of alpine splendor and will send a shiver of excitement down the spine of even the least vertically inclined. Opportunities to venture into the back-country abound in both parks, whether it’s on foot, horseback, boat, ski or snowshoe. Buckle up and climb the Tetons, canoe around sublime Shoshone Lake, mountain bike to the summit views of Mt Washburn
There’s nowhere in the world quite like Greater Yellowstone. From its raging geysers to howling wolf packs, the land stands alone as one last pocket of a wild, primeval America.
welcome to Yellowstone & Grand Teton
“All you’ve got to do is decide to go and the hardest part is over. So go!”TONY WHEELER, COFOUNDER – LONELY PLANET
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One DayYellowstone Loop, North
This route through the north of the park takes in some premier wildlife-watching, views of the Grand Canyon and a sampler of geysers and hot
springs. You can join this loop anywhere but you’ll need to start early and stay out late to t it all in.
Head straight to the Lamar Valley around dawn to look for wolves, coyotes or bison. Grab a Hiker’s Breakfast at Roo-sevelt Lodge then drive up to Dunraven Pass to make the three- to four-hour return hike up Mt Washburn for the park’s best views. Picnic amid the pines at shady Cas-cade Lake picnic area or grab lunch on the go at Canyon.
Gawp at the thundering falls and rusted colors of the Grand Canyon of the Yel-lowstone from Uncle Tom’s Trail and Artist Point on the southern rim road, before driv-ing across the Solfatara Plateau to the gey-sers and hot springs of superheated Norris Geyser Basin. Then swing north towards Mammoth, stopping en route to watch for afternoon moose at Willow Park. Stroll the boardwalks at dusk to admire surreal Palette Springs and Canary Springs at Mammoth Hot Springs, before collapsing in the bar for a well-deserved Old Faithful Ale.
One DayYellowstone Loop, South
The southern loop takes in epic Yel-lowstone Lake, the park’s greatest geysers and a dip in the Firehole River. You can also start this loop at
West Yellowstone, adding on 28 miles. For a two-day trip combine the northern and southern loop options to take in most of the park’s roadside highlights.
Wake up by Yellowstone Lake and join the birds on a lakeshore stroll. Drive west from West Thumb up over the Continen-tal Divide before descending into Geyser Country. Check predicted eruption times at the visitor center to catch Old Faithful and another of the Upper Geyser Basin spouters. Head north to Midway Geyser Basin and ad-mire Grand Prismatic Spring, blowing o steam with the kids in the thermally heated Firehole Swimming Area further north.
Continue north to the Porcelain Basin hot springs at Norris, grabbing a picnic lunch at peaceful Norris Meadows picnic area, before swinging east to savor views of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone from Uncle Tom’s Trail and Artist Point. Swing south through the Hayden Valley for some prime sunset wildlife-watching be-fore returning to enjoy the park’s best food at Lake Yellowstone Hotel Dining Room.
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Paddling the Teton’s Alpine Lakes 3 Whether soloing in a kayak or bundling
the family into a canoe, paddling is a great way to glide into nature at your own pace. When your arms tire, shore up on empty beaches for a picnic or a swim. With a permit you can also backcountry camp. Jackson Lake is the Teton’s biggest lake; families might pre-fer to manage the smaller scale of Leigh and String Lakes. For an adventurous multi-day alternative in Yellowstone, try gorgeous Shos-hone Lake, the region’s largest backcountry lake. String Lake, below
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone 4 The sublime canyon colors and dramatic
308ft drop of the Lower Falls are the big draws of Yellowstone’s very own grand canyon (p 65 ). There are several di erent ways to view the canyon: get close to the drop-o at the Brink of the Lower Falls, take in the big picture at Artist Point or descend on steps to feel the spray on your face at Uncle Tom’s. Best of all, take the rim’s hiking trails to appreciate the views away from the car and the crowds.
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Wildlife To spot a grizzly, wolf or bighorn sheep you need to know the terrain, the season and the workings of an animal’s brain. Then again, you’ll probably see bison, elk or even a bear without even undoing your seatbelt. Lamar and Hayden Valleys Big herds of bison, wolf packs and the occasional grizzly make these Yellowstone’s prime animal hangouts. Join a ranger for wildlife-watching in Hayden (p 62 )
Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center, West Yellowstone Didn’t see a grizzly or wolf in the park? Don’t despair you’re guaranteed an up-close sighting
Thermal Features For many, Yellowstone’s big-gest draw is its otherworldly collection of spouters, gush-ers, bubblers and burpers, which together constitute over three quarters of the world’s weirdest thermal features. Old Faithful The iconic old gey-ser isn’t the biggest or the most beautiful in Yellowstone, but it is impressive and dependable. Try to view it from various angles, including Observation Hill (p 81 )
Grand Prismatic Spring Simply put, the park’s most beautiful thermal feature, a swimming-pool-sized spring ringed by an incredible array of rainbow
Scenic Drives There’s hardly a mile in Yellowstone country that isn’t pull-o -the-road, drop-dead gorgeous. If we had to choose our favorite drives, these are the ones that make us almost happy to pay park prices for our gas. Beartooth Hwy An astounding drive above the tree line from Red Lodge to Cooke City, known as the most scenic road in America (p 139 )
Gallatin Valley Blending scenes from Robert Redford’s A River Runs Through It with twin mountain ranges and some lovely ranchlands (p 162 )
Paradise Valley Rolling ranchlands and snowy peaks
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directory a–Z ................. 256transportation ............... 266Health & safety .............. 271clothing & equipment ... 278index ................................ 286map legend .................... 295
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Stoves & Fuel When buying a stove, think lightweight and easy to oper-ate. Most outdoors stores sell and rent stoves. Butane stoves are the easiest to operate. Multifuel stoves are versatile but need pumping, priming and lots of cleaning.
In general, liquid fuels are effi cient and cheap; look for high-performance, cleaner-burning fuel. Gas is more expensive, cleaner and a reasonable performer. When using canisters be sure to pack yours out. Fuel can be found at outdoor gear shops, hardware stores (white gas) and some super-markets.
Airlines prohibit am-mable materials and may well reject empty liquid-fuel bottles or even the stoves themselves.
Water Puri ers & Tablets Mountain streams may look crystal clear, but with the prevalence of bacteriologi-cal contamination, sipping from the source has become a thing of the past. Boiling water rapidly for 10 minutes is eff ective, but uses precious fuel.
When buying a lter, note that giardia requires a lter with a rating of 1.0 to 4.0 microns and E Coli requires a micro lter rating 0.2 to 1.0 microns. When ltering, go for clear water in the cur-rent of a stream instead of stagnant water and avoid silty water. A Steripen (laser-based puri er) is a useful alternative.
The two-step iodine tab-lets come with a neutralizing tablet that improves the taste. If you don’t plan to be in the backcountry often, these tablets are the most convenient solution.
For more on water puri- cation, see the boxed text p ### .
Buying & Renting Locally A hotbed for outdoor-gear innovation and consumption, the Rocky Mountain area off ers high-quality products, though in-park selection is usually poor.
All winter resorts have good rental shops with ski, snowboard and Nordic
equipment, as well as moun-tain bikes in summer. Most have a program to ‘demo’ new equipment models.
More listings can be found in town sections.
Grand Teton National Park & Around Outside the park, Jackson Hole has a number of out-door shops selling and rent-ing gear.
CHECKLIST The following is a general guideline. Know yourself and what special items you may need on the trail.
CLOTHING » boots » camp shoes/sandals » gaiters hat (warm),
scarf and gloves » jacket (waterproof) » rain pants (waterproof) » shorts and trousers » socks and underwear » sun hat » sweater or fleece jacket » thermal underwear » wicking T-shirt
EQUIPMENT » backpack and trash-bag
liner » bear spray » clip-seal plastic bags » first-aid kit (see p ### ) » flashlight or headlamp,
spare batteries and bulb » food, snacks (high
energy) and one day’s emergency supplies » insect repellent » map and compass » pocketknife » sunglasses » sunscreen and lip balm » survival bag or blanket » toilet paper and trowel
» water container » whistle
OVERNIGHT HIKES » bear canister » cooking, eating and
drinking utensils » dishwashing items » matches and lighter » sewing/repair kit » sleeping bag and liner » sleeping mat (and if
inflatable, patch kit) » spare cord » stove and fuel » tent, pegs, poles and
ropes » toiletries » towel » water filter, purification
tablets or drops
OPTIONAL ITEMS » altimeter » bathing suit » binoculars » camera, film/charger
and batteries » candle » emergency distress
beacon » GPS receiver » groundsheet » hiking poles » mosquito net » notebook and pen » watch
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YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK . . . . 52SIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Mammoth Country . . . . . . . 57Roosevelt Country . . . . . . . .62Canyon Country . . . . . . . . . .65Lake Country . . . . . . . . . . . .70Norris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75Geyser Country . . . . . . . . . . 78Bechler Region . . . . . . . . . . .88DRIVING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88DAY HIKES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89Mammoth Country . . . . . . .89Roosevelt Country . . . . . . . .92Canyon Country . . . . . . . . . .95Lake Country . . . . . . . . . . . .98Norris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100Geyser Country . . . . . . . . .100Bechler Region . . . . . . . . . .104OVERNIGHT HIKES . . . . . . 105Canyon Country . . . . . . . . .106Lake Country . . . . . . . . . . .108Geyser Country . . . . . . . . .109Bechler Region . . . . . . . . . . 112CYCLING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114Mammoth Country . . . . . . 114Canyon Country . . . . . . . . . 115Lake Country . . . . . . . . . . . 115Geyser Country . . . . . . . . . 116OTHER ACTIVITIES . . . . . . .116SLEEPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120Mammoth Country . . . . . . 122Roosevelt Country . . . . . . . 123Canyon Country . . . . . . . . . 123
On the Road
See the Index for a full list of destinations covered in this book.
Lake Country . . . . . . . . . . . 125Norris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126Geyser Country . . . . . . . . . 126Bechler Region . . . . . . . . . . 127EATING & DRINKING . . . . 128Mammoth Country . . . . . . 128Roosevelt Country . . . . . . . 128Canyon Country . . . . . . . . . 128Geyser Country . . . . . . . . . 129Lake Country . . . . . . . . . . .130SHOPPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . 130GETTING AROUND . . . . . . .131
AROUND YELLOWSTONE . . . . . 133BEARTOOTH ROUTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134Billings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134Red Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136Beartooth Highway . . . . . . 139Chief Joseph Scenic Highway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142Cooke City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143WAPITI ROUTE . . . . . . . . . . 144Cody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144Wapiti Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . 149PARADISE VALLEY ROUTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150Livingston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150Paradise Valley . . . . . . . . . . 151Gardiner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154GALLATIN ROUTE . . . . . . . 158Bozeman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158Gallatin Valley . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Hebgen & Quake Lakes . . . 165West Yellowstone . . . . . . . . 167
GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK . . . 173SIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178John D Rockefeller Jr Memorial Parkway . . . . . . . 178Colter Bay Region . . . . . . . 179The Eastern Slopes . . . . . . 182Central Tetons. . . . . . . . . . . 182Moose–Wilson Road . . . . . 184DRIVING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185DAY HIKES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188Colter Bay Region . . . . . . . 188Central Tetons. . . . . . . . . . . 189Moose–Wilson Road . . . . . 193John D Rockefeller Jr Memorial Parkway . . . . . . . 194OVERNIGHT HIKES . . . . . . 194Central Tetons. . . . . . . . . . . 195CYCLING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197SUMMER ACTIVITIES . . . . 198WINTER ACTIVITIES . . . . . 200SLEEPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202John D Rockefeller Jr Memorial Parkway . . . . . . 202Colter Bay Region . . . . . . 202Eastern Slopes . . . . . . . . . 204Central Tetons. . . . . . . . . . 205Moose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206EATING & DRINKING . . . . 206John D Rockefeller Jr Memorial Parkway . . . . . . 206Colter Bay Region . . . . . . 206
Central Tetons. . . . . . . . . . .207Moose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . 208GETTING AROUND . . . . . . 208
AROUND GRAND TETON . . . . . . . . . . . 209Jackson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210Jackson Hole . . . . . . . . . . . . 219Upper Wind River Valley . .223Idaho’s Teton Valley . . . . . .223
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OUR STORYA beat-up old car, a few dollars in the pocket and a sense of adventure; in 1972 that’s all Tony and Maureen Wheeler needed for the trip of a lifetime – across Europe and Asia overland to Australia. It took several months, and at the end – broke but inspired – they sat at their kitchen table writing and stapling together their fi rst travel guide, Across Asia on the Cheap. Within a week they’d sold 1500 copies. Lonely Planet was born.
Today, Lonely Planet has offi ces in Melbourne, London and Oakland, with more than 600 staff and writers. We share Tony’s belief that ‘a great guidebook should do three things: inform, educate and amuse’.
Bradley Mayhew Coordinating Author, Yellowstone National Park, Around Yellowstone An expat Brit, Bradley currently calls Yellowstone County, Montana home and he hikes nearby Yellowstone Park and the Beartooth Mountains every chance he gets. Half a lifetime of travels through Central Asia, Tibet and Mongolia has made him feel quite at home in Big Sky country. He is the coordinating author of a dozen Lonely Planet guides, including Tibet, Bhutan, Nepal, Central Asia and Trekking
in the Nepal Himalaya. See what he’s up to at www.bradleymayhew.blogspot.com.
Carolyn McCarthy Grand Teton National Park, Around Grand Teton When not strolling the wildfl ower meadows of Grand Teton scanning for grizzly scat, author Carolyn McCarthy makes her home in Chile. In the last seven years she has contributed to over a dozen Lonely Planet titles. She has also written for National Geographic, Outside, and Lonely Planet Magazine, among other publications. You can follow her Americas blog at www.carolynswildblueyonder.blogspot.com.
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