First Road Trip: GP to YNP

[day tripper]

Thank you for the travel tips...most appreciated!!!

[Wayne&Sam]

Originally Posted by OilnH2o

KOA down the road, some other parks around, but we like this little place

As I recall, that KOA was absurdly expensive. We had a beautiful spot in the park.

Next year we get the senior pass!!!!!

[Phoenix]

In my opinion, all of the RV parks are expensive. Due to the extreme winters, the peak visitor season only lasts a couple of months, then most of the tourists vanish. Local businesses only have a small window of opportunity, and they take advantage of the flood of tourists drawn to Yellowstone. However, it's worth the price...

[Len n Jeanne]

We just returned from 3 nights in Glacier NP. There still is a lot of snow at the high elevations, but boy, was it hot! We decided to drive the Going-to-the-Sun road yesterday primarily so that our dog could have more air-conditioned comfort. Spectacular scenery up there, but there is construction west of Logan pass that can delay you by up to a half-hour. Since the Park Service and the concessionaire run constant shuttles through this road, it may be the easiest way for dogless travelers to enjoy it, especially for anybody afraid of heights. We had a reservation for the Fish Creek campground on the west side, which is probably necessary for anyone wanting to stay in the same site for several days; otherwise this campground did have vacancies every night on a one-night basis. We also canoed on Lake McDonald and Bowman Lake.

What a beautiful place!

[OilnH2o]

Len and Jeanne, you don't happen to know Merv and Jean in Creston, do you?

[Len n Jeanne]

We are slightly acquainted. I saw them at our local farmers' market this morning and asked if they had friends with an Airstream. They knew right away who you are, said you are great friends, and send their best regards. That is, unless there is a different Jean and Merv out here with different Airstreaming friends in Montana!

[OilnH2o]

There's only one "Merv and Jean!"

We worked together when I was in Glacier and they were at Waterton Lakes. Regards back to them, and to you, too.

We think the best cherries and asparagus comes from the Creston Valley -- and people too! You live in one of the prettiest places anywhere!

[Len n Jeanne]

Oh, thank you. We did a lot of exploring of southern BC before settling on this area for our retirement. And only 5 hours from Glacier NP!