Grand Tetons and Yellowstone
Jun 20th, 1998, 05:06 PM
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My husband and I had a fabulous one week vacation in the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone a few years back. The music festival was of course wonderful, but the highlight of our trip however was a hike to the Lake of the Crags, a spectacular, small lake amidst rocky mountain peaks. It was not at the time of our trip an "official," marked or government maintained trail, and was not listed in our fairly comprehensive trail book. The trailhead is on the far side of Jenny Lake. You will have to ask the ranger station or a local to get specific directions. The hike is I think about 1 or 2 hours up, but very steep and easy to lose at places. If you like hiking, this hike should not be missed! You will have the lake nearly to yourselves and it will take your breath away.
Jun 30th, 1998, 01:06 PM
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"Off-the-beaten-path places in Yellowstone?" The whole park is so beautiful that every path is being beaten to death! But I would STILL recommend it without reservations. A good place to start is
www.yellowstone-natl-park.com
*IF YOU CAN*, take a hike of no less than an hour; this will remove you from the presence of 95% of the tourist who come there.
www.yellowstone-natl-park.com
*IF YOU CAN*, take a hike of no less than an hour; this will remove you from the presence of 95% of the tourist who come there.
Jul 1st, 1998, 12:33 PM
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Shoshone Lake is a pretty easy hike in Yellowstone and it is beautiful. Perfect for a morning hike, lunch at the lake, then back to the trailhead.We were there in August, and came across four or five groups the whole time. I think I remember that it's the largest lake in the US without road access or some such thing, it is really nice.
Jul 1st, 1998, 04:24 PM
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I have two favorite walks in Yellowstone.
One is the easy trail along the Upper Firehole River to Lone Star Geyser. It erupts about every 3 hours.
The trail is through an unburned area along a lovely stream. Take a lunch and try to keep awake to see the geyser. It is so restful and quiet there that dozing off is hard to fight.
The other is the walk along the Yellowstone Canyon from Artists Point toward the falls. The trail is easy enough and you escape the crowds somewhat.
Not off the beaten track, but highly scenic, is the walk up to the viewing tower on Mount Washburn.
On a clear day you can literally see forever, it seems.
In the Tetons, try two hikes: Death Canyon, which is long, and Amphitheater lake, which is a real workout if you are not in condition, because of the length (about 9.5 miles) and the altitude gain. The lake is on the east flank of the Grand Teton and you have an upward gaze at the summit.
Other than that, hit the usual features of the geysers in Yellowstone. I have waited a long time for Grand Geyser, but it is worth it.
Castle Geyser also puts on a good show of about 50 minutes. It opens with an eruption of water and then goes into a prolonged steam phase with an awesome display energy.
And if you want to venture outside of the park, drive over to Red Lodge on the Beartooth Highway.
Charles Kuralt praised it and I do to.
One is the easy trail along the Upper Firehole River to Lone Star Geyser. It erupts about every 3 hours.
The trail is through an unburned area along a lovely stream. Take a lunch and try to keep awake to see the geyser. It is so restful and quiet there that dozing off is hard to fight.
The other is the walk along the Yellowstone Canyon from Artists Point toward the falls. The trail is easy enough and you escape the crowds somewhat.
Not off the beaten track, but highly scenic, is the walk up to the viewing tower on Mount Washburn.
On a clear day you can literally see forever, it seems.
In the Tetons, try two hikes: Death Canyon, which is long, and Amphitheater lake, which is a real workout if you are not in condition, because of the length (about 9.5 miles) and the altitude gain. The lake is on the east flank of the Grand Teton and you have an upward gaze at the summit.
Other than that, hit the usual features of the geysers in Yellowstone. I have waited a long time for Grand Geyser, but it is worth it.
Castle Geyser also puts on a good show of about 50 minutes. It opens with an eruption of water and then goes into a prolonged steam phase with an awesome display energy.
And if you want to venture outside of the park, drive over to Red Lodge on the Beartooth Highway.
Charles Kuralt praised it and I do to.
