We are taking a big family trip to Yellowstone this summer. 3 generations, 15 people total. 8 kids ranging from 2-11. My parents took us 20 some years ago when my sisters and I were kids, now we're going back with our kids. None of us have been since that time.
We have rented a house outside of West Yellowstone. We will be there from Monday, July 3, through Saturday, July 8. We should have four full days, Tuesday through Friday. We may also have some time Monday evening depending on driving and settling in to the house.
I'd love some suggestions on ways to maximize the time. While we'd all like to think we'll be back sometime, this could be a once-in-a-lifetime event. What are the must sees? What things are overrated? Since we'll be there July 4th week, I'm assuming it will be crowded. Any good tips to avoid crowds?
We are pretty wide open. We love wildlife, and want to see as much as we can. I think the kids will go nuts for some of the geothermal stuff. I know that at least one night a few of us will take some of the kids on a hike to go backpack camping. My 8 year old has been talking about that part of the trip for 6 months now. Any recommendations for a good place for that?
Thanks for any guidance you can offer.
We have rented a house outside of West Yellowstone. We will be there from Monday, July 3, through Saturday, July 8. We should have four full days, Tuesday through Friday. We may also have some time Monday evening depending on driving and settling in to the house.
I'd love some suggestions on ways to maximize the time. While we'd all like to think we'll be back sometime, this could be a once-in-a-lifetime event. What are the must sees? What things are overrated? Since we'll be there July 4th week, I'm assuming it will be crowded. Any good tips to avoid crowds?
We are pretty wide open. We love wildlife, and want to see as much as we can. I think the kids will go nuts for some of the geothermal stuff. I know that at least one night a few of us will take some of the kids on a hike to go backpack camping. My 8 year old has been talking about that part of the trip for 6 months now. Any recommendations for a good place for that?
Thanks for any guidance you can offer.