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Jackson Hole / Yellowstone / Grand Tetons
John Olson and Collin Starkweather offered comments on Jackson Hole /
Yellowstone / Grand Tetons. John is familiar with the Yellowstone / Grand
Tetons area and Collin has camped in Yellowstone National Park.
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Lodging
The Flagg Ranch in the Grand Tetons (just a few miles from the
south entrance to Yellowstone) can accomodate a group our size. Prices are
currently running $150 to $170 a night, with an expected increase between now
and the summer of 2008 of around 10%. Also, no discount for groups at that
time of year as they stay constantly booked. If you want, take a look their
web site.
In Yellowstone, the
Yellowstone Lodging Directory
provides information on area lodging, which includes chains
such as Holiday Inn, Days Inn, Super 8, and Choice Hotels.
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Transportation
The Jackson Hole / Yellowstone / Grand Tetons area is accessible from the
Jackson Hole airport. In addition, Yellowstone has a regional airport.
Though prices have not been compared with more well-traveled areas such as
Vancouver (for Whistler) and Denver (for Breckenridge), airline tickets may be more expensive
due to the relatively smaller size of the airports.
A public bus is available that runs between Jackson and Teton Village and car
rentals are available. Yellowstone has a
web site with more
information.
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Comments from John Olson
Flagg Ranch in Grand Tetons is a mostly cabins resort
located just a few
miles south of the south entrance to Yellowstone. It is on the Snake River with
a beautiful view of the Tetons. It is fully contained, with a grocery mart,
restaurants, cabins housing 2 to 6, horseback riding, river rafting, fly
fishing, moutain climbing, golf 40 minutes away, Jackson Hole (with an
international airport) 45 minutes away, hiking, wildlife viewing, a wonderful
RV park and campground.
From the Flagg Ranch, you would have access to a variety of activities in both Grand Teton
Park and Yellowstone. For things to do in Yellowstone, see their
"Things to Do"
web page.
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Comments from Collin Starkweather
Though I have not been to the Grand Tetons or Jackson Hole, I have camped in
Yellowstone.
If the reunion is held in Yellowstone, you will want to bring your hiking
shoes and prepare for the experience of a lifetime. Yellowstone is a sizable
park and the natural splendor it offers is truly unique. Whether we have the
reunion in the Yellowstone area or not, everyone should make a pilgrimage to
Yellowstone at some point in their life. There is really nothing else like it
in the Americas.
Though there may be shuttles and other transportation available for tourists, I
recommend renting a car. Due to the size of the park, you will need some form
of transportation to get from place to place. Also, if you travel during peak
hours, be prepared for (I kid you not!) traffic jams in the park. Traffic jams
are sometimes caused by the large number of visitors, but just as often caused
by large herds of bison leisurely crossing the road.
For the more intrepid Olsons, camping in Yellowstone can be a great experience,
but book well in advance. Also bear in mind that Yellowstone has bears. You
must hang your food from a tree at night, for example, or you might find
yourself with an unexpected visitor.
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Additional Comments?
If you have additional comments, please feel free to send an
to Collin Starkweather.
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