POI: Yellowstone National Park

Andy · 01-11-2007, 9:29 AM

Some not to miss attractions at Yellowstone Park.

YellowStone.zip

olsrfdude · 01-21-2010, 12:34 PM

as a Yellowstone Seasonal employee, it would be great if you could name these waypoints, as there are numerous point of interest and attractions in Yellowstone and the Tetons.

Andy · 01-21-2010, 12:53 PM

Feel free!

I've never been there.

olsrfdude · 01-21-2010, 1:15 PM

Will have to work on that!

Andy · 01-21-2010, 2:04 PM

I've always wanted to visit the area so I'd definitely appreciate an update from an "insider". A motorcycle vacation including Yellowstone is high on my list.

olsrfdude · 01-21-2010, 2:08 PM

Durting the season there are tons of motorcycles in the area, but you must be prepared for any type of weather. This last season it snowed in June and August. It was the wettest season on record, and cold. I'll see what I can do before I go back up. I work at Old faithful general store. My name is Wayne Minior and if you come see me I can give you some tips on areas that are a must see.
Wayne

MTalvola · 01-21-2010, 2:44 PM

I remember that General Store. Geez, I haven't been to Yellowstone since about '88 or so. Right after the huge fires.

olsrfdude · 01-21-2010, 3:20 PM

This will be my third season working there. I love the place and have a buddy who is a ex ranger and takes me on wonderful hikes. I believe that the new visitors center will be open this summer, supposed to be pretty spectacular. Maybe see you there mTolvola. Good luck
Wayne

MTalvola · 01-21-2010, 5:00 PM

Would love to go there again, but it won't happen anytime soon. I went to Yellowstone back in the '80s when I was doing some nuclear power related work at the INEL over in Idaho. Beautiful country.

olsrfdude · 01-21-2010, 5:30 PM

Yellowstone has recovered well from the 88 fires, come to find out the fires were a blessing as new trees have rejuvinated, and filled in the bare spots. If you have a facebook account, you can enter my page and see some of my favorite pictures.
Again that is
Wayne Minor.

MTalvola · 01-21-2010, 5:39 PM

Usually wildfires ARE good for rejuvenation. It burns out all the "old growth" and makes room for the new. It's been this way since the dawn of time and is perfectly natural.

Andy · 01-21-2010, 9:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olsrfdude

Durting the season there are tons of motorcycles in the area, but you must be prepared for any type of weather. This last season it snowed in June and August. It was the wettest season on record, and cold. I'll see what I can do before I go back up. I work at Old faithful general store. My name is Wayne Minior and if you come see me I can give you some tips on areas that are a must see.
Wayne

Thanks Wayne, I sure will!

HumVee · 01-22-2010, 5:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy

I've always wanted to visit the area so I'd definitely appreciate an update from an "insider". A motorcycle vacation including Yellowstone is high on my list.

That sounds like a great trip idea, Andy (bearing in mind Wayne's admonition to be prepared for all weather)! I too haven't yet made it to the park, and have it high on my list. I was going to hit Yellowstone & Grand Teton this summer and meet up with friends, but they're coming west instead. Perhaps the following summer! Wayne should have his update to the Yellowstone POI's by then!

01-11-2007, 9:29 AM	#1
Andy Survey Says? Join Date: Dec 29 2006 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 1,440	POI: Yellowstone National Park Some not to miss attractions at Yellowstone Park. YellowStone.zip

01-21-2010, 12:34 PM	#2
olsrfdude Join Date: Jan 18 2010 Location: carlsbad, ca. Posts: 11	Re: POI: Yellowstone National Park as a Yellowstone Seasonal employee, it would be great if you could name these waypoints, as there are numerous point of interest and attractions in Yellowstone and the Tetons.

01-21-2010, 12:53 PM	#3
Andy Survey Says? Join Date: Dec 29 2006 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 1,440	Re: POI: Yellowstone National Park Feel free! I've never been there.

01-21-2010, 1:15 PM	#4
olsrfdude Join Date: Jan 18 2010 Location: carlsbad, ca. Posts: 11	Re: POI: Yellowstone National Park Will have to work on that!

01-21-2010, 2:04 PM	#5
Andy Survey Says? Join Date: Dec 29 2006 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 1,440	Re: POI: Yellowstone National Park I've always wanted to visit the area so I'd definitely appreciate an update from an "insider". A motorcycle vacation including Yellowstone is high on my list.

01-21-2010, 2:08 PM	#6
olsrfdude Join Date: Jan 18 2010 Location: carlsbad, ca. Posts: 11	Re: POI: Yellowstone National Park Durting the season there are tons of motorcycles in the area, but you must be prepared for any type of weather. This last season it snowed in June and August. It was the wettest season on record, and cold. I'll see what I can do before I go back up. I work at Old faithful general store. My name is Wayne Minior and if you come see me I can give you some tips on areas that are a must see. Wayne

01-21-2010, 2:44 PM	#7
MTalvola . Join Date: Jan 21 2010 Location: Maine Posts: 146	Re: POI: Yellowstone National Park I remember that General Store. Geez, I haven't been to Yellowstone since about '88 or so. Right after the huge fires.

01-21-2010, 3:20 PM	#8
olsrfdude Join Date: Jan 18 2010 Location: carlsbad, ca. Posts: 11	Re: POI: Yellowstone National Park This will be my third season working there. I love the place and have a buddy who is a ex ranger and takes me on wonderful hikes. I believe that the new visitors center will be open this summer, supposed to be pretty spectacular. Maybe see you there mTolvola. Good luck Wayne

01-21-2010, 5:00 PM	#9
MTalvola . Join Date: Jan 21 2010 Location: Maine Posts: 146	Re: POI: Yellowstone National Park Would love to go there again, but it won't happen anytime soon. I went to Yellowstone back in the '80s when I was doing some nuclear power related work at the INEL over in Idaho. Beautiful country.

01-21-2010, 5:30 PM	#10
olsrfdude Join Date: Jan 18 2010 Location: carlsbad, ca. Posts: 11	Re: POI: Yellowstone National Park Yellowstone has recovered well from the 88 fires, come to find out the fires were a blessing as new trees have rejuvinated, and filled in the bare spots. If you have a facebook account, you can enter my page and see some of my favorite pictures. Again that is Wayne Minor.

01-21-2010, 5:39 PM	#11
MTalvola . Join Date: Jan 21 2010 Location: Maine Posts: 146	Re: POI: Yellowstone National Park Usually wildfires ARE good for rejuvenation. It burns out all the "old growth" and makes room for the new. It's been this way since the dawn of time and is perfectly natural.