Yahoo Message Number: 50712 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/50712)
My wife and I will be traveling to Yellowstone from Red Lodge Montana after the Labor Day weekend. We have the choice to drive our coach or drive our toad, our choice will depend on the roads. Are the roads crummy with a lot of high mountain passes with sharp curves? Any suggestions, we are not familiar with this area? Also what would be a good destination in the park and route to take.
Walt_/)
04, Inspire
Yahoo Message Number: 50715 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/50715)
Walt,
At that time of year the roads should be fine. I did it in early May last year with snow everywhere and had no problems. Plenty of hills and sharp turns but nothing your Inspire can't handle.
We stayed in the park at the Fishing Bridge Campground. Nothing fancy and some will say crowded but really convenient to touring the entire park.
George
'04 Inspire 51061
Yahoo Message Number: 50716 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/50716)
Walt, we have ventured into Yellowstone from Red Lodge and traveled both Beartooth and Chief Joseph (when Beartooth was close). Both are doable with a coach though you won't see many sights because you'll be watching the curvy roads a lot.
On one trip we took the toad to Yellowstone on a day trip, via Chief Joseph and came back via Cody - long day. You didn't say how much time you had.
Be sure to go to the Pig Races and see the Smith mine.
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Lee Zaborowski (On the Iron Range) 07 Intrigue 12153
Yahoo Message Number: 50723 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/50723)
Walt,
Drove reverse route last year. Don't remember anything unusual except it was a very scenic drive
Jock Vargo
2005 Inspire
51428.
Yahoo Message Number: 50743 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/50743)
Frank and I have been to several parks in West Yellowstone, about 4 miles from the entrance to the park. We recommend the West Yellowstone Grizzly RV Park. Great park and you are within walking distance of the amenities (grocery, restaurants, and stores) in town. Some friends of ours stayed there last year and highly recommend it as well. Check out the web site to see the park. We enjoyed the drive down from Montana. Very scenic and not a bad drive at all. Typically the roads in the national parks are narrow and congested with tourists. Driving your toad in the park will be much more enjoyable than the big motorhome.
Frank and Dana
2000 Magna 5766
Yahoo Message Number: 50745 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/50745)
Hi Lee Z,
The 14 mile drive from Madison to Norris is closed for repairs till next spring starting Aug 17th. Most all the campgrounds in Yellowstone that can accomodate a 40 ft plus coach are full for the next few weeks. www.yellowstonenationalpark.com (http://www.yellowstonenationalpark.com) for further information.
Eugene, Or,
Chuck & Mary B
Shelby Dog, Miss Kitty, Mr Lucky Cat
Yahoo Message Number: 50747 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/50747)
If you come out the East gate and head to Cody WY. There is several parks there for you to stay. Upon leaving take hwy 120 north, it changes to 72 in MT. When you get to hwy 308 turn left and Red Lodge is your next stop. The roads are good and the traffic is minimal. We went that way to a rondevous a couple of years ago and had a ball.
Al
03 Magna
Yahoo Message Number: 50748 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/50748)
Yellowstone Traveller:
I currently work as a ranger in Yellowstone and have for quite a few summers. This year, not only is the road beween Madison to Norris scheduled to be closed August 17, it will likely be closed part of next season as well.
The trip from Red Lodge over Beartooth has a couple sections under construction making for delays at the very least. South to Grand Teton and Jackson, one will find about eight miles of rough, dusty going, starting a bit beyond Flagg Ranch and extending to Lizard Creek CG through the JDR Parkway. Other road work is scheduled elsewhere in Grand Teton.
Bottom line, coach travel isn't as good as it could be due to the roads; not bad enough to leave the coach at home but a few places that will deffinitely re-arrange cupboards.
Another factor has been the huge crowds this summer.....record breaking with massive traffic jams, especially on the West Yellowstone entrance road to Madison, simply due to the huge volumns of vehicles entering.
Things should quiet down somewhat in the next couple weeks.
Coriwelsh
Yahoo Message Number: 50749 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/50749)
OK Al, thanks for the directions. Cody and Red Lodge are on our "To Do" list. I have my Harley with me and weather permitting I want to ride the loop from Cody (or Red Lodge) on the Beartooth Highway, through the Park and return on the Chief Joseph Highway.
Jerry
Yahoo Message Number: 50750 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/50750)
Cori,
Thanks for the information, that will influence our route. Do you consider the Beartooth construction suitable for a motorcycle or too rough?
Jerry
Yahoo Message Number: 50813 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/50813)
Jerry,
We had many bikes going that way to Sturgis. Probably fewer than in years past, partially due to delays and work in the Gibbon Canyon area. --- On Tue, 8/11/09, jsmmrlin@... wrote: From: jsmmrlin@... Subject: Re: [Country-Coach-Owners] Trip to YellowstoneTo: Country-Coach-Owners@yahoogroups.comDate: Tuesday, August 11, 2009, 9:32 PM
Cori,
Thanks for the information, that will influence our route. Do you consider the Beartooth construction suitable for a motorcycle or too rough?
Jerry
In a message dated 8/11/2009 8:04:17 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, coriwelsh@yahoo. com writes:
Yellowstone Traveller:
I currently work as a ranger in Yellowstone and have for quite a few summers. This year, not only is the road beween Madison to Norris scheduled to be closed August 17, it will likely be closed part of next season as well.
The trip from Red Lodge over Beartooth has a couple sections under construction making for delays at the very least. South to Grand Teton and Jackson, one will find about eight miles of rough, dusty going, starting a bit beyond Flagg Ranch and extending to Lizard Creek CG through the JDR Parkway. Other road work is scheduled elsewhere in Grand Teton.
Bottom line, coach travel isn't as good as it could be due to the roads; not bad enough to leave the coach at home but a few places that will deffinitely re-arrange cupboards.
Another factor has been the huge crowds this summer.....record breaking with massive traffic jams, especially on the West Yellowstone entrance road to Madison, simply due to the huge volumns of vehicles entering.
Things should quiet down somewhat in the next couple weeks.
Coriwelsh
--- On Tue, 8/11/09, Walt Leutwyler wrote: From: Walt Leutwyler Subject: [Country-Coach- Owners] Trip to YellowstoneTo: Country-Coach- Owners@yahoogrou ps.comDate: Tuesday, August 11, 2009, 7:01 AM
My wife and I will be traveling to Yellowstone from Red Lodge Montana after the Labor Day weekend. We have the choice to drive our coach or drive our toad, our choice will depend on the roads. Are the roads crummy with a lot of high mountain passes with sharp curves? Any suggestions, we are not familiar with this area? Also what would be a good destination in the park and route to take.
Walt_/)
04, Inspire