Get some ice cream in Mammoth Hot Springs and tool around the town to see all the elk It's not exactly a kid friendly park if they don't care about nature I'd say the easiest things to do with them would be sightseeing places like west thumb, Mammoth Hot springs, grand prismatic that have boardwalks that go by popular attractions. They might get bored waiting for ole faithful which I found underwhelming. Also go see the grand canyon of Yellowstone at artist point Drive around Hayden and Lamar valley to look for wildlife, too
try to do a wildlife safari with the kids. I did this one for a corporate event and enjoyed the experience Jackson Hole Wildlife Safaris | Grand Teton & Yellowstone Tours
Boat ride at Jenny Lake, take em for food at Dornans post, drive around Kelly looking for moose and stop by Mormon Row on your way out. They can take a dip in string lake which is cold but less cold than the others Maybe incentivizise them to look for wildlife to stay engaged while driving around. 5 bucks for whoever can spot a bear, coyote, whatever
There is a rodeo in Cody that I think runs throughout the summer. I haven't been, but my dad enjoyed it. Maybe check out whitewater rafting or horseback riding. I would assume there are Kayak/ Canoe rentals on one of the lakes. Driving the Beartooth HWY up to Red Lodge is a great drive.
These are some great pics. Seeing the male elk is pretty rare, they usually stay in the woods or higher up in the mountains. I've been over to Cataloochee probably four times and have only seen females and calves down in the valley.
There were 16 out there this time. This one was also out there. Some were off in the distance so no idea what they were. The one nursing was also a male, but doesn't really count.
He definitely hikes the park more than I do. Most of my time spent there is oriented around fishing., so based around streams. What type of hike are you looking for? DIstance, only trail or some gravel/dirt road, what do you want to see? Are you day hiking or backpacking?
Others mentioned the boat ride at Jenny Lake. There is a mountain tram that takes you to the top of Rendevous Peak, 10,450 feet. https://www.jacksonholenet.com/teto...=12,463 feet in length,of 650 people per hour
Well Yellowstone and Grand Tetons were awesome! Just got back last night and already missing the weather and views amidst the flat Florida landscape and oppressive humidity. Would love to go back again without the nagging health issues that limited my physical capabilities (herniated disc and foot infection) and do some of the more strenuous hikes and a rafting trip. But I still was able to push through on the the main stuff. 10/10 parks, would recommend.
This is pretty much all of North Cascades National Park in all her glory. I think it can be kind of inaccessible to most, but it's gorgeous. Spoiler
A girl died after slipping on the cables on Half Dome I’m honestly surprised it doesn’t happen at least once a year https://www.sfchronicle.com/califor...-year-old-hiker-slips-death-half-19592656.php
Some real terrible wildfires near Jasper, Alberta. This is perhaps the most beautiful place I've ever been. I can't even begin to imagine what that town and region will look after this. This is the Maligne Lodge. The Fairmont up there also has severe damage.
Been in Tucson in February, May, July, September and October this year. Will never get tired of Saguaro NP July Spoiler September Spoiler
October Spoiler Spent a Sunday reading Midnight Cowboy at the Grand Canyon back in September. Nice way to spend a day Spoiler
Nope Bisbee and Organ Pipe are the two places in AZ I still need to hit up. Thinking maybe for Thanksgiving
just booked a hotel in Moab for three nights during Thanksgiving break. Gonna hit up Arches and Canyonlands
Green River Overlook for sunset, camp at Willow Flat campground, then sunrise at Mesa Arch My favorite thing we’ve ever done.
Arches yesterday was so cool Delicate Arch Trail at sunrise Spoiler Devils Garden Trail was the highlight of the day, some very sketchy spots with snow/ice. Partition Arch had a super cool view through it Spoiler gonna try to see the sunrise at The Windows area tomorrow morning, was about the only place I didn't check out yesterday
got to Mesa Arch at the Island in the Sky section of Canyonlands for sunrise this morning but the park was blanketed with fog so there was zero visibility. Drove back to Moab and ate breakfast/shopped some while waiting for the clouds to move out Went back around 10 and had such a great day after that Spoiler walking along the rim at the Grand View Point area was so sweet. Then sunset at the Green River Overlook was incredible Will need to stay in Monticello and check out The Needles area down the road. Would be way too much driving to do Island in the Sky and Needles in one day, especially during the winter with limited daylight
Was out there summer 23 and it was incredible. Even with the longer summer hours, we didn't make it to the Needles district, our camp was up in the La Sal national forest and added an extra hour drive just to get down to Moab. The heat relief at elevation was worth it though. Drove in a day early and did Delicate Arch at sunrise then also hit Landscape Arch before it hit 99 at 12pm
We're at Zion now and I was able to get a pass to hike Angels Landing. Felt proud of myself as I was in much better shape than a lot of other hikers but coming down was honestly worse, my thighs are jello right now. There were a couple spots that I considered turning around as I thought the hike back down the part with chains might be more dangerous. Glad I didn't as the view was well worth it.
I hiked the Devil’s Garden Trail 25 years ago on a hot summer’s day. It was gloriously quiet and private. I think I saw 2 other people. Thx for all the pics!