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| 279.1 | Hope this helps some send mail if you want more info... | NEXUS::GORTMAKER | | Wed Apr 22 1987 23:00 | 32 |
| I think,cheyanne, casper&jackson hole have the only airports up there.
Belive me there are not many big cities in the whole state.
If you plan on hitting yellowstone Jackson Hole is probably your
best choice. You can also catch airplanes in denver which is not
too far from the south end of the state.
Call ahead for reservations in yellowstone for a camping spot as
they are limited and nearby areas fill very quickly. Nearby towns
well lets say there are no nearby towns when it comes to lodging.
The tetons are beautiful at that time of year. Almost as pretty
as the Colorado mountains 8^) 8-) 8^)
One other item the weather changes on a seconds notice out here
the rain evaporates just as fast but lightning is the REAL danger.
The mountains can get snow anytime of the year prepare for that
possibility too.
That sounds like a fun trip. I spent two weeks there a few years
ago touring by motorcycle. Which brings up another point if you
plan on going to yellowstone BEARS it is very hard to roll up the
window when you dont have one. The bears are all over the road in
places and difficult to avoid. Pedal like HE&& dont worry the energy
will be there.. The other option is wait for a tourist to chum the
bears over to his car and pass while they are busy eating the sandwich,
camera,ect.
Have fun, jerry
p.s. if you decide to come to Colorado look me up. We are a fair
ways down the road from there though..
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| 279.2 | how hard are your sides? | NOVA::FISHER | | Thu Apr 23 1987 05:02 | 6 |
| most of the campsites (if not all by now) are for "hardsided campers"
only because of the bears. If you are tenting (as it appears you
are) you may have to try one of the lodges in Yellowstone (I think
there are lodges but they really need early reservations).
ed
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| 279.3 | Wyoming airports are different from Logan... | SUSHI::KMACDONALD | Macarooned on a Dessert Island | Thu Apr 23 1987 10:02 | 5 |
| Riverton WY (not too far from the Wind River range area) has an airport,
too - the time I flew out of there (in a JET, even!) we had a brief
delay to chase a calf off the runway. The airport restaraunt had a real
good variety of salsa, which really got the morning going....
ken
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| 279.4 | | PVAX::CONROY | | Wed May 06 1987 17:48 | 8 |
| Just another 2 cents about Yellowstone....I was there bicycling
and camping for 3 days in 1984. I biked the southern loop and
stayed at two campgrounds. They do (or they did anyway) reserve
some campsites for bicyclists and hikers. You may have to share
a site but you should never be turned away unless the campground
is restricted to hardsided vehicles because of bears.
Bob
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| 279.5 | Jenny Lake campground | NEPTUN::WORRELL | | Mon May 11 1987 17:03 | 4 |
| There is a campground below the tetons at Jenny Lake, but it too
has reservation problems.
Glen
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| 279.6 | ...go rough... | RDGE00::GARLAND | Howard GARLAND, ADG, 830-6287 | Thu Jun 11 1987 13:48 | 18 |
| I spent some time cycling through Wyoming a few years ago - terrific place.
Maybe we were lucky with the route we took, but my memory is one of short steep
climbs up onto a plain, and then rolling land before climbing to another plain.
Exhilerating cycling but not too tough.
We were very disappointed with Yellowstone though because the few roads there
were always very busy with cars and campers - bad enough, but the roads are
pretty narrow and windy. Big queues develop behind slow vehicles, and lots of
people overtook at stupid places, came too close, etc. We passed straight
through in a day (only spent about 60 miles in Yellowstone I think) and didn't
camp in the park because we were fed up with the hassle compared to the big
empty roads every where else in the state. We camped rough in woods, fields,
etc. and were never bothered by people or bears - no need for official
campsites.
I don't mean to put you off, enjoy the state, but be aware of what it's really
like to _cycle_ through Yellowstone.
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| 279.7 | Don't limit yourself. | TSG::HATCHER | | Tue Jun 16 1987 14:55 | 17 |
| Why don't you end up on the other side of the mountains, Idaho.
You can hit Jackson Hole, Yellowstone, Grand Targhee, and then bike
down to Idaho Falls. It has a good airport too.
Other thoughts, the eastern half of the state is mostly dry prairie,
almost desert. Stick with the western and northwestern part. You
might also think of flying into (or out of Billings Montana).
I guess the point is that you shouldn't limit yourself just to Big
Wonderful Wyoming (love those mudflaps). Idaho and Montana are
great too. My bias is showing, I'd rather be in the mountains
than the prairie.
Sounds Great
Bob
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