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RE: yellowstone camping
Campgrounds in Yellowstone
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Eurocamper
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02/08/12 09:37pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Trade my 4x4 for a 4x2
I'll give up my 4x4 when you pry the steering wheel from my cold, dead fingers.
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Eurocamper
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01/27/12 09:44am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Taking Fido to yellowstone?
Here's what the Park Service has to say about it: Regulations Regarding Pets
I spend most of my days in the park hiking, fishing and wildlife watching - much of it done in the back-country. Myself, I would not bring my dogs, the rules are too restrictive.
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Eurocamper
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01/27/12 08:01am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: mapping trips
Old school here. I use the Topographic Recreational Map Series from GTR mapping. Web Site
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Eurocamper
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01/24/12 04:35pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Salt Lake City to Jackson, WY
Actually you CAN avoid Fish Creek Pass on 30 out of Lava if you want to take a narrow and curvy paved two lane (Blaser Rd.) that runs along the Portneuf River to Bancroft and beyond.
Thanks for the tip Chuckster. I'm adding that to my list of backroads to explore.
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Eurocamper
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01/24/12 08:17am |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Salt Lake City to Jackson, WY
A lot depends on your tolerance for mountain driving.
Highway 89 through Logan Canyon is probably the most scenic and satisfying route from Salt Lake to Jackson. There's lot's to see along the way: Logan Canyon, Bear Lake, Star Valley. This route involves mostly 2-lane highways and will take you over several mountain passes. Logan canyon is narrow with sharp curves, short sight distances and few opportunities to pass
Another interesting route I like to take sometimes is I-15 north to the exit for US-30 in Idaho. Follow US-30 through Lava Hot Springs (worth a stop) over a high mountain pass to Soda Springs (check out the cold-water geyser). From Soda Springs go north on state road 34 to Freedom Wyoming (home of Freedom Arms revolvers). This stretch is my favorite, fun to drive, scenic and very little traffic. From Freedom go north on Highway 89 then alongside the Snake River to Jackson.
If you want to avoid the mountains as much as possible take I-15 north to Idaho Falls, then Highway 26 through Swan Valley to Alpine Junction. You then pick up Highway 89 into Jackson. This is the route I took when I was towing a 28-foot travel trailer with an older Chev pickup that I didn't want to overtax.
The fastest route in my experience is Salt Lake to Evanston along I-80. This part involves a fairly long and steep climb up Parley's Canyon that will test your tow vehicle. Then north on 16 and 30 until you pick up Highway 89 east of Montpelier. This route is kind of bland - until you hit Highway 89 - and I only take it if I'm in a hurry.
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Eurocamper
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01/23/12 08:24am |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Towing with an Xterra
I tow a tent trailer with a 2nd generation Xterra. The trailer has a GVWR of 3500lbs. The new model Xterra has a much stronger frame based off of the Titan full-sized pick-up, it also has a vastly better engine than the 3.3 L that came in first generation. Based on my experience there is no way I would feel comfortable towing a 4777lbs 21-foot travel trailer with an older Xterra.
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Eurocamper
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01/16/12 09:45pm |
Towing
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RE: Campground Etiquette
I have approached many camping neighbors about excessive generator use and most of the time that non-confrontational visit either ruins his, or my experience.
LOL, I've not had much success with that approach either.
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Eurocamper
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01/12/12 12:39pm |
Public Lands, Boondocking and Dry Camping
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RE: Glacier, Tetons and Yellowstone questions
Shhh, we're not supposed to tell people to search. It's rude.:R
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Eurocamper
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01/08/12 06:08pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Yellowstone area
I don't boondock in the Yellowstone area, I prefer to stay inside the park in one of the seven first-come-first-serve campgrounds. Most of these fill up before noon during the peak tourist season. In my experience the Indian Creek Campground and the Lewis Lake Campground are the last to fill.
Yellowstone National Park Campgrounds
Outside the park there are dozens of Forest Service campgrounds:
Here's a list I found on the Web
There are also eight small campgrounds along the Grassy Lake Road outside the south entrance of Yellowstone. These are free campsites with pit toilets, fire rings and picnic tables. Some of them are right on the banks of the Snake River.
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Eurocamper
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01/06/12 08:09am |
Public Lands, Boondocking and Dry Camping
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RE: Yellowstone and Grand Tetons
I've camped in these parks many, many times and I agree there is no single campground that allows you to easily see both parks. I also think that four days is far too little time to do anything more than scratch the surface of the parks. But if that's all you have I would recommend three nights in Yellowstone (there is much more to see there) and one night in the Tetons.
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Eurocamper
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01/05/12 10:08am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: suggestions on what to see and where to stay out West
I'll contribute a list of the National Parks and Monuments in my home state, Utah. You could spend many, many months (if not years) exploring just these. Not to mention the many state parks, national forests and recreation areas, BLM recreation areas, and geologic wonders located here.
Arches National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park
Canyonlands National Park
Capitol Reef National Park canyons
Cedar Breaks National Monument
Dinosaur National Monument
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
Golden Spike National Historical Site
Hovenweep National Monument
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
Natural Bridges National Monument
Zion National Park
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Eurocamper
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12/23/11 10:46pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Montana
Double post
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Eurocamper
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12/23/11 08:16am |
Public Lands, Boondocking and Dry Camping
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RE: Montana
There's a little campground in Montana I like to stay at called the Anaconda Sportsman's Park. The campground is about 20 miles east of the town of Wisdom along Highway 43 and is set along the banks of the Big Hole River. There's good fly fishing right outside your door and another great fishing destination, the Wise River, is just a few minutes away. The camping there is cheap and the campers (mostly locals) are very friendly.
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Eurocamper
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12/23/11 08:15am |
Public Lands, Boondocking and Dry Camping
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RE: Yellowstone in early September
About a year and a half ago I spent August, September and into October camping in both Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park. By far the best time and the best weather was between the week after Labor Day and when I left during the first week of October.
The crowds thin out considerably during that time, but unfortunately the campgrounds begin to close down too - especially the large ones. The net effect is that even though there are fewer campers, the concentration of people looking for campsites remains about the same. During September the remaining open campgrounds in Yellowstone were often filling up before noon.
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Eurocamper
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12/19/11 10:29pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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Coleman popups back from the dead?
Looks like the company that makes Aliner is set to enter the Tent Trailer market in 2012. Their first model should be instantly recognizable to anyone familiar with the Coleman/Fleetwood Evolution series. I've gottta say this version looks even nicer than the original E1. The only thing they are missing is a front cargo deck of some sort.
Here's hoping the can avoid the mistakes that brought Coleman down.
Somerset Camper
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Eurocamper
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12/19/11 08:16am |
Folding Trailers
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RE: What's your opinion?
I wouldn't care even if it's a tent occupying the site. First come, first served - or maybe in this case, first reserved, first served.
As long as they're playing by the rules they're entitled to the campsite.
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Eurocamper
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12/17/11 09:44am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Yellowstone
The National Parks, and State parks, and Federal lands are supposed to be set aside for people to enjoy, not prevent everyone but the extremely rich from seeing them. JMHO. Open Fire anytime!
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National Parks, and State parks, and Federal lands are amongst the most affordable destinations available to campers. Take Yellowstone as example, I spent 5 nights in a beautiful campsite(Pebble Creek) in one of the most spectacular parts of the park for about the price of one night in Grizzly RV Park in West Yellowstone. It seems that private RV parks are the playgrounds of the rich.
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Eurocamper
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12/15/11 08:59pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Morning Fires
Have you smelled your clothing or hair, after sitting around a campfire at night?
You do realize many people love that smell? Heck, if they could bottle that up and sell it I'd smell like campfire all year 'round.
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Eurocamper
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12/02/11 11:27am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Target Practice on BLM Land
BLM Target Shooting Regulations, Arizona - Including Info on Closed Areas
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Eurocamper
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11/30/11 10:02pm |
Public Lands, Boondocking and Dry Camping
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