Posted by David Peters on August 24, 1997 at 18:39:14:
In Reply to: First Time Solo Camp/Hike Trip in Early Sept posted by Tony Taylor on August 21, 1997 at 14:45:51:
: I am planning on a solo camping/hiking trip (3 days in the park).
: I have read the YellowStone Pages, etc., but I wanted to get some
: expert/experienced advice on how/where/rules/permits, etc.
: I plan to fly into Bozeman, MT, rent a car, drive to the Canyon
: campgrounds and start from there. I would like to camp near
: people the first day, to meet/discuss YellowStone trials/experiences, however,
: I would like to spend days 2 and 3 in more remote areas.
: Of course I would love to wildlife watch (brown bear and bison), but
: i'm not expecting the Discovery Channel.
: What I would like to know is..
: 1) Can I get camping (tent) reservations in advance, who do i call?
: 2) Where are the semi-populated camping areas within hiking distance
: of a good wildlife watching area?
: 3) What town is the closer, for flying in?
: Thank you in advance.
Tony....
It's a shame that you aren't expecting a Discovery
Channel experience...because that's what you will
get when you visit Yellowstone.
For wildlife viewing at this time of year, I strongly
suggest the Lamar valley area...you will see herds of
thousands of elk and hundreds of buffalo. The coyotes
and wolves are there also, and careful viewing just may
reward you with that Discovery experience.
If you hit the park after Labor Day weekend, there
just aren't many people in the area. Have a good time
and if you would like to look at some of the pictures
that I have take in the Lamar Valley, visit my home
page http://www.mcn.net/~peters ... look at the wild
impressions.....
Have fun,
David