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I stopped complaining about drivers after watching the Ice Road Truckers in India.
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HappyTrails2U2
Atlanta, GA & Augusta, GA
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Speaking of parking, what I find amusing is the people that will circle the parking lot at the mall a dozen times so they can get a spot near the entrance in order to go inside and shop for running shoes. 
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WHS
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Personally, I have great parking karma! Seriously, if I am going to an event I don't even sweat it... I know that as I pull up, somebody will be pulling out and bam, there I am. This happens all over the place for me, honestly I could tell you some great stories. However! the vast majority of the time I actually park in the farthest out of the way spot there is... You may have seen me. I am that lone vehicle at the far end of the parking lot all by my little lonesome. I will tell you what really chaps my cookies though! It's when I have parked out in the south forty, and guess what? Yup, somebody will park right next to me, and most times close enough that it makes opening the door difficult!!
However, just so I don't make the door ding fairy upset, I am not complaining! Nope, no siree, no complaints here!
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chuckster11
Idaho
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In my opinion, anyone that herds into an attraction like Yellowstone during the peak season should not complain about parking as they are most certainly part of the problem--with so many people just like them, wanting to see it all as conveniently as possible, everyone that goes there should expect to experience some rudeness.
It is everywhere in Yellowstone during the summer until you get a half mile off the pavement and then you might find some peace and quiet.
Not to defend bus drivers but having a pretty good idea what these poor souls have to put up with with their passengers and having to ride herd over them at every stop probably doesn't create the nicest attitude.
Just like everyone else, these drivers probably feel they are doing Yellowstone a favor with their visit and paying customers and think they ought to be getting a break on the parking.
Want a "nice" visit to YP--pull the kiddies out of school (they will learn more on the road anyway) and hit the Park in late September.
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adondo
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Pokey2 wrote:X2!
I notice this in particular at the Costco in Vallejo. Don't know if those folk are shopping for running shoes, but hey, a little walk does us all good. And, of course, by taking an available space, be it ever so far from the store entrance, we don't block others.
That concept has always killed me too. People circle for 15 minutes to find a spot close to the door of such types of stores as the back of the store is a quarter of a mile from the entrance.  (Costco, Wal-Mart Superstore, warehouse store, shopping mall)
And then, (Women are the usual culprits for this) aimlessly wander back in forth as they fill their cart from a list that is totally out of order of where things are in the store. The larger the store, the more the back and forth wandering, I've walked miles with the various women in my life as they criss-cross the store four or five times in illogical product gathering. But, by gum, the car is within 75 feet of the store's entrance, so when they leave, it's a short walk out.
Men, on the other hand, generally make a minimal length circuit inside the store in logical order for the items needed. If it's only one item, then it's a beeline from the entrance to said item, and another direct beeline back to the check stand. At least in that case, it makes sense to park close.
And in nat'l parks, people will hike to the bottom and back of something like Bryce Canyon, but they feel the need to cram their car as close as possible to the trail-head.
In Yellowstone, it's what? About a 2.5 mile round trip to the Morning Glory Pool? For that matter, it's a good 1/3 mile around the circuit on the trail right there at Old Faithful. (Assuming you don't take the Glory Pool route) After such a hike, what's so bad about another 200 yards to the car?
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Pokey2
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X2!
I notice this in particular at the Costco in Vallejo. Don't know if those folk are shopping for running shoes, but hey, a little walk does us all good. And, of course, by taking an available space, be it ever so far from the store entrance, we don't block others.
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slickest1
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After hearing all the hooplah about Yellowstone for years, DW and I made our first rv trip into the US to go there. WE were greatly dissapointed,with the narrow roads and not so nice campgrounds. There are some great things to see there but been there and done it. We parked our fiver and drove the pickup around and yes we had trouble with parking and people. Guess we are not much for crowds. Did however enjoy the scenery throughout Montana, Wow. Just my opinion, Dennis.
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chuckster11
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slickest1 wrote:After hearing all the hooplah about Yellowstone for years, DW and I made our first rv trip into the US to go there. WE were greatly dissapointed,with the narrow roads and not so nice campgrounds. There are some great things to see there but been there and done it. We parked our fiver and drove the pickup around and yes we had trouble with parking and people. Guess we are not much for crowds. Did however enjoy the scenery throughout Montana, Wow. Just my opinion, Dennis.
You know I have to agree with you Dennis--as close as I am, I quit going to Yellowstone in peak season for the reasons you stipulate--it really is a shame the quality of the experience is so diminished by the crowds. I would imagine that at some point one of two things are going to have to happen--either all private vehicles are removed from the Park or some sort of workable quota system limiting daily visits is worked out. There has to be a breaking point at which all the joy of visiting the place is ruined by the overcrowded conditions.
I'm sorry you were disappointed but I suspect you aren't alone in those feelings.
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Jagtech
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Well folks, let me say this... We were at Yellowstone last summer, and didn't have a toad, so had to use the MH for all our sightseeing. Without exception, EVERYONE was polite and accommodating (except the buffalo). Its not real easy getting around some of the sights with the MH, as the roads can be narrow and there's lots of traffic. We were treated really well, people seemed to anticipate how much space we would need, and moved and parked accordingly.
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