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Yellowstone National Park

Posted on January 9, 2019May 31, 2019 by Cilla Green

If you have never been to Yellowstone National Park, you really should plan to go there at least once in your life. The natural beauty is amazing! There are so many things to see and do that you really need to stay there a minimum of a few days; longer if you can. There are several places inside and outside of the park to RV, tent camp or rent a cabin. Word of warning, plan well in advance and book your date ahead of time (a year in advance).

One thing to remember when staying or visiting Yellowstone, there are wild animals and you must keep your food and trash secured. You really don’t want unwanted guests in your camping area. To get the most out of your experience, you may be interested in one of the several adventure packages for you and your family. No matter where you decide to stay inside the park or outside, I don’t think you will be disappointed with all the scenery and things to do. Put this one on your bucket list!

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Although we did not stay in the park, we did boondock for the night on a relative’s farm located about an hour south of Yellowstone. This saved us a lot of money and best of all, gave us an opportunity to catch up with family. Our next trip up to Yellowstone should be a family reunion (hint to family). Such beautiful country!

  • Beautiful Wyoming Sunset
  • Snake River in Wyoming

Grand Tetons

We visited the second week of July and the weather was very warm in the day, but cooled dramatically in the evening. If you plan to visit any other national parks or federal recreational sites during the same year, I highly recommend you purchase the $80 yearly pass. If you are military or a senior citizen, check for discounts. We visited 2 national parks this summer and saved money with the yearly pass. While visiting Yellowstone keep in mind that most people visit during the summer time, so the traffic gets pretty thick at times. Try to be patient and enjoy the scenery. Take your time and stop at the scenic overlooks, you never know what you might see. There are waterfalls, rivers, many wildlife, visiting centers, and much more.

  • One of the many waterfalls
  • Buffalo in Yellowstone

Since this was our first trip to Yellowstone and our first trip with our trailer, it was a little unnerving with the high altitudes and narrow roads. As we traveled along, I was very happy to have our trailer with us since bathrooms are far between and restaurants are not plentiful. Imagine pulling into one of the scenic overlooks and eating lunch with this beautiful view (see pic below). We had the opportunity to do so and it was breath taking! Best picnic ever!

Yellowstone National Park, WY

Old Faithful Geyser

What an amazing natural wonder!

We made our way to the famous Old Faithful Geyser in Yellowstone. Parking was a little difficult when you are pulling an almost 30 foot travel trailer, but they do have limited RV parking. Once again, you will need to be patient and if the two lots are full on the RV parking, then circle around and someone should be leaving soon. You just don’t want to miss this point of interest. Once parked, check what time the Geyser is expected to erupt. If you have a long wait period, then check out the shops or the old lodge. Lots of nice souvenirs and the craftsmanship in the old lodge has much to be appreciated. While visiting the old lodge, I received some interesting information from a family member. My grandfather, while a young boy, helped his uncle, his grandfather, and a large crew of men build the lodge. They slept in tents as their was no facilities in the area. I found it fascinating to know a family member helped build it.

  • Gigantic Stone Clock inside the Old Lodge
  • Inside the Old Lodge

This is one trip my family will remember forever. We were so glad we could see this amazing place. Definitively worth the trip!

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Photos by Cilla Green and Theodore Green

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31 thoughts on “Yellowstone National Park”

  1. Nicki says:
    May 8, 2019 at 6:18 pm

    We are headed out that way this summer! Great photos!

  2. T.M. Brown says:
    May 4, 2019 at 5:01 pm

    I have always wanted to visit Yellowstone and see Old Faithful!! The waterfalls look gorgeous and the opportunity to see wildlife in their natural habitat? Yup – love it!! This has been on the bucket list for ages – not sure when it will happen, but it’s staying on there until I have the ability to cross it off.

  3. Amanda says:
    May 4, 2019 at 4:38 am

    We did Yellowstone and Grand Teton last summer and it was a blast!

  4. Katie says:
    May 3, 2019 at 6:09 pm

    Yellowstone is one of our top RV trips we want to take!

  5. Pauline says:
    May 3, 2019 at 3:51 pm

    Yellowstone is one of my favorite parks!! It’s absolutely stunning.

  6. Cindy says:
    May 2, 2019 at 3:31 am

    How fun! I’ve never visited Yellowstone and now I want to!

  7. Jennifer Morrison says:
    April 30, 2019 at 3:05 pm

    I have never visited Yellowstone, but so very want to. My kids are all grown now, but my mother frequently talks about how much she loved it when she was young.

  8. jen says:
    April 30, 2019 at 4:25 am

    Gorgeous! Great photos!!!

  9. Amber Neil says:
    April 30, 2019 at 2:59 am

    Such beautiful photos! I cant wait to take my family up there!

  10. Lina says:
    April 27, 2019 at 4:13 am

    We love Yellowstone! We did 2 road trips there a year apart in the summer. So amazed to see things and experiencing it differently the second time around. I don’t mind going there again as I am sure that I will have a different experience again. Beautiful photos!

  11. Sharon says:
    April 27, 2019 at 3:07 am

    Absolutely beautiful! Definitely a bucket list trip for me.

  12. Carolina says:
    April 27, 2019 at 1:52 am

    That looks so awesome, this is one of the parks that we really want to visit in the future. Love the pictures, looks like you guys had a great time.

  13. Stacey says:
    April 26, 2019 at 8:31 pm

    I haven’t been to Yellowstone yet, but I definitely want to. We’re going on our first trip to California at the end of May, but we won’t be able to go on that trip. Your pictures are beautiful!

  14. Robin says:
    April 26, 2019 at 4:13 pm

    What a cool trip! And finding out your grandfather helped build the lodge is pretty amazing! I’ve never been to Yellowstone, but hope to go one day- thanks for the tips!

  15. Suzan Ferreira says:
    April 26, 2019 at 3:58 pm

    Definitely on my list! Beautiful photos!

  16. Jenny says:
    April 26, 2019 at 3:39 pm

    Your pics are gorgeous. It looks like you had a great time!

  17. Katie says:
    April 26, 2019 at 3:18 pm

    I would love to see Yellowstone one day!!

  18. Barbara says:
    April 26, 2019 at 12:36 pm

    I love Yellowstone. You took some amazing pictures.

  19. Heather says:
    April 26, 2019 at 11:54 am

    These are all things on my list. Everything looks amazing.

  20. Angelina says:
    April 26, 2019 at 11:20 am

    It sounds like an amazing vacation – and how cool to know that your family was part of history at this incredible site!

  21. Lisa says:
    April 26, 2019 at 4:18 am

    I love Yellowstone!

  22. Nikki says:
    April 26, 2019 at 3:24 am

    We made a quick stopover at Yellowstone awhile ago and can’t wait to get back there. Great pictures and thank you

  23. Kyndall Bennett says:
    April 26, 2019 at 2:13 am

    OMG, I want to visit the Old Lodge! It looks like a magnificently cozy place to explore!

  24. Leigh Ann says:
    April 26, 2019 at 2:03 am

    When we visited Yellowstone years ago, the Old Faithful Lodge was definitely one of my favorite parts. It’s so unique and truly beautiful inside.

  25. Theresa says:
    April 26, 2019 at 1:49 am

    Absolutely beautiful! This is on my bucket list and for the time being your photos helped me take a virtual vacation! I am sure it will be a vacation your children will always cherish!

  26. Christella Burnette says:
    April 26, 2019 at 1:20 am

    These pictures are stunning! I haven’t been there yet but I look forward to going one day. I’m going to dig around your blog for other escape ideas! We all need it!

  27. Joanne says:
    April 26, 2019 at 12:59 am

    Great photos! I will need to visit Yellowstone sometime in the future.

  28. Jacki says:
    April 26, 2019 at 12:52 am

    How exciting to find out that your family had a part in building the lodge! Nice photos and you have made me actually want to visit which I had never wanted to do before. Nice work!

  29. Katie Wolfe says:
    April 26, 2019 at 12:43 am

    Yosemite is on our agenda this summer and now I’m adding Yellowstone for next summer! Thanks for the great post.

  30. Charlene says:
    April 25, 2019 at 11:02 pm

    We went 2 summers ago and absolutely LOVED it! I want to go again soon! Hopefully this summer

  31. Karla says:
    April 25, 2019 at 10:51 pm

    Beautiful. Thanks for the hints!

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