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re: Favorite U.S. National Park?
Posted on 2/12/16 at 10:53 am to Year of the Dragon
Posted on 2/12/16 at 10:53 am to Year of the Dragon
I don't really remember it being crowded at Old Faithful, but we hit it first thing in the morning after staying the big hotel there, so maybe it got more crowded as the day went on. I just remember bumper to bumper traffic on the main roads and trying to find parking spots at the popular spots. The upper and lower falls, the hot springs, the fishing bridge, etc.
That afternoon by the river I think we maybe saw a dozen other people. Some local was wading out in the river fishing and said that area never saw many people.
We saw some people trying to get a picture with a moose. fricking idiots.
That afternoon by the river I think we maybe saw a dozen other people. Some local was wading out in the river fishing and said that area never saw many people.
We saw some people trying to get a picture with a moose. fricking idiots.
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Posted on 2/12/16 at 10:55 am to Year of the Dragon
Oh and Muir Woods. That was really cool too.
The Rocky Mountain National Park was really cool, the continental divide loop being the best part to me, but just not as awesome as the Grand Tetons.
Probably the most underrated national park would have to be the Great Sand Dunes. My dad and I climbed to the peak there. That was one of the best parts of that trip to me. I'll always have that memory of me and pops.
The Rocky Mountain National Park was really cool, the continental divide loop being the best part to me, but just not as awesome as the Grand Tetons.
Probably the most underrated national park would have to be the Great Sand Dunes. My dad and I climbed to the peak there. That was one of the best parts of that trip to me. I'll always have that memory of me and pops.
Posted on 2/12/16 at 10:57 am to Year of the Dragon
We likely won't head west until spring 2017. She loves hiking and camping, but I'm the only one in the relationship who's down to do it in the snow. 
Posted on 2/12/16 at 10:59 am to DynastyDawg
Been there. Loved it! The Native Americans were having a prayer/ceremony where we where there which made it so much more eerie/cooler.
Posted on 2/12/16 at 11:00 am to cas4t
My wife doesn't like the snow either.
Posted on 2/12/16 at 11:02 am to Year of the Dragon
I tried for days to get my fiance to go to Fall Creek Falls with me during the snowstorm a couple weeks ago. She was not a team player.
Posted on 2/12/16 at 11:03 am to Year of the Dragon
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Been there. Loved it! The Native Americans were having a prayer/ceremony where we where there which made it so much more eerie/cooler.
Which one?
Posted on 2/12/16 at 11:04 am to The Spleen
Yeah. Visited Old Faithful during the afternoon. The traffic was a nightmare. Then.... if someone spotted a bear, wolf, etc. you were bound to be stuck there a while. If people would get out of the cars and hike a few minutes they could see all the animals they could ever want to see.
That being said. Saw a grizzly bear about 300-350 yards away and that was close enough.
That being said. Saw a grizzly bear about 300-350 yards away and that was close enough.
Posted on 2/12/16 at 11:06 am to DynastyDawg
They were climbing up it to hang some type of prayer flags. Looked like what you see in Nepal. I'm not sure what they called it. Lots of chanting and dancing. Very cool!
Posted on 2/12/16 at 11:06 am to Year of the Dragon
I was in Cade's Cove one time and at the little places where you pulled off to look, there were two bears in a tree.
Momma woke up and walked out into the field but the cub was still asleep. People started getting closer and closer taking pictures until one idiot started chunking rocks at it to wake it up. Needless to say when that bear woke up and made a noise the momma came running and those fricking people scattered like roaches when the lights come on.
To this day I will never understand how you can be that stupid.
Momma woke up and walked out into the field but the cub was still asleep. People started getting closer and closer taking pictures until one idiot started chunking rocks at it to wake it up. Needless to say when that bear woke up and made a noise the momma came running and those fricking people scattered like roaches when the lights come on.
To this day I will never understand how you can be that stupid.
Posted on 2/12/16 at 11:07 am to cas4t
Hear ya! Would love to visit all these parks in all seasons.
Posted on 2/12/16 at 11:07 am to Year of the Dragon
Oh are you talking about Devil's Tower?
Posted on 2/12/16 at 11:08 am to DynastyDawg
Seen this kind of stupidity too many times to count. Surprised there are not more incidents.
Posted on 2/12/16 at 11:08 am to DynastyDawg
Yes
Posted on 2/12/16 at 11:11 am to DynastyDawg
Haven't been to Great Sand Dunes but I've heard nothing but good things. Climbed the sand dunes in Death Valley but I don't think they are as impressive as what I've seen/read about Great Sand Dunes.
Posted on 2/12/16 at 11:15 am to DynastyDawg
River road in Grand Tetons. Know it well.
Had Buffalo that weren't too happy around me too. Those frickers are huge!!!
Had Buffalo that weren't too happy around me too. Those frickers are huge!!!
Posted on 2/12/16 at 11:17 am to Year of the Dragon
I'd say a tie between Yosemite and Denali.
Posted on 2/12/16 at 11:18 am to BayouBengal6884
Go to both. You will be blown away. Have fun!
ETA: Pick up National Geographic's guide to the National Parks. I have many apps but prefer a good old fashioned book with maps, etc. sometimes. Plus, cell service is not always reliable.
ETA: Pick up National Geographic's guide to the National Parks. I have many apps but prefer a good old fashioned book with maps, etc. sometimes. Plus, cell service is not always reliable.
Posted on 2/12/16 at 11:20 am to Year of the Dragon
In Order.
Denali - the animals.
Yosemite - gor-geous.
Grand Canyon - amazing, a must for any American. Like being on another planet.
Glacier - very cool.
Teton - I just like it.
Yellowstone - not what it used to be, but always special.
Rocky Mt. - very pretty but boring.
Smokey Mts. - like a nice state park.
Devil's Tower is not a NP, but cool.
I rode Teton and Yellowstone on my Harley. A great way to see the parks.
Wildlife - peaks at Sturgis in early August. There is nothing like walking in front of the Hell's Angels clubhouse while they stare you down.
Denali - the animals.
Yosemite - gor-geous.
Grand Canyon - amazing, a must for any American. Like being on another planet.
Glacier - very cool.
Teton - I just like it.
Yellowstone - not what it used to be, but always special.
Rocky Mt. - very pretty but boring.
Smokey Mts. - like a nice state park.
Devil's Tower is not a NP, but cool.
I rode Teton and Yellowstone on my Harley. A great way to see the parks.
Wildlife - peaks at Sturgis in early August. There is nothing like walking in front of the Hell's Angels clubhouse while they stare you down.
This post was edited on 2/12/16 at 11:51 am
Posted on 2/12/16 at 11:21 am to Numberwang
There are so many National Parks in Alaska. I'd need at least need two months off from work and a second job just to pay to go see them all. Most you have to fly to. It's not cheap. Denali is probably the most accessible. Can't wait to visit those!
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