Been watching a lot videos getting ready for a family camping trip to Yellowstone. I have to say yours are by far the best! Very informative! Thanks for all the great info!!!
You are so welcome! I hope you’ve also watched some of the videos about the wolves and bison 🦬, etc. My favorite thing is telling the stories of the places. :)
Those are great maps, I have quite of few maps from that series. I worked in Yellowstone in 85 at Mammoth, 91 at Old Faithful and 95 at Grant village. Also remember food in the parks will always cost more. So take your basics with you, if you can. Also meds, if you need special ones, make sure you have enough for your trip. Batteries, they cost a fair penny in the parks. As for water, carry at least one quart per person per 4 miles, I learned this the hard way in 91.
My family and I are at this moment are on day 4 of a trip to Yellowstone and the Tetons. We purchased the “ we’re in the Rockies “ travel guides for this trip and made plans accordingly. I have to say that their guides are amazing!! There is NO WAY we could have this much fun and be this efficient without their info. Totally worth it!! To give an example first hand today : We were able to see 7 different geyser eruptions with 5 of them being different attractions. (Got to see old faithful and daisy geyser twice) And not to mention all the countless amazing things to see in between eruptions, and all this in less than half of our day at the upper geyser basin. Tetons here we come!
Awesome! We're so glad you are having a great time. We'd love to ask you to leave a review on our website when you're back from your trip. Click here and scroll to the bottom. Thanks in advance. wereintherockies.com/grand-teton-packages/
I watched this video years ago before my first trip to Yellowstone & Grand Tetons. I was new to UA-cam and it was on my TV so I never got around to liking or commenting. Things have changed a little. 🤣 This video was huge in planning my trip. VERY insightful. Please watch and take note. These folks are speaking from YEARS of experience. Thanks for creating this video guys!
Loved the shout out! I have just about all that packed and since we are flying space will be tight. We have a camper so that’s usually my suitcase. My sister finally got out of California and moved to Montana so Glacier National Park will be next summer. You are so lucky to live in Colorado.
Thanks for the video. Wife and I are headed there this fall. We are experienced travelers and we’re preparing for this trip just like we did for Alaska. My viewpoint of quality gear is buy once cry once. Quality gear will outlast numerous lesser quality crap so in the end you save money buy buying quality. Take care and safe travels. By the way, the Vortex binoculars are incredible. We bought them for Alaska and have used them many times since. Get the chest rig carrier to have them handy.
Agree on the running shoes and yes I am also a big fan of Asics. They make a trail running shoe that is very durable. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Thank you for making these videos. Planning our trip out has been so easy thanks to you. Bought some items through your links. Please keep it up. You're helping more than you know!
Hello again guys. Not sure if you remember me back 7 months ago. Yes !! we finally made it to Yellowstone. Thanks to you guys we got out of quite a bit of trouble. After the very sad disaster in Yellowstone, we watched the news from Nebraska thinking what we were going to do in a weeks time, when we arrive in West Yellowstone. As luck would have it the East Entrance gates were opened the following day, with our Number plate first in. As you shared in your video, no description can give you the feel of standing in the middle of Hayden Valley with hundreds of hundreds of Byson in front of you. Or the roar of Yellowstone Falls as it crashes over the edge. I had 2 cameras going at the same time. I had photos of the Byson to the tiny Mountain Bluebird, and the weather was awesome. We packed everything from T.shirts to heavy coats. Thanks to your advice, we had a wonderful time. I have posted loads of photo's on my facebook page under Chris Demetriou London UK. You are more than welcome to use any of my photo's as a thank you. Thank you again xx
Thank you so much. Every video of yours I've watched are wonderful. I live in New Mexico where I camp and hike every chance I get. I'm writing a book about it. I was only in Yellowstone once for 2 days only. I dream of going back. But yes, the size is overwhelming. I plan to go this fall but just before I go I will watch and take notes on every video you two have put out o Yellowstone. It will make an enormous difference to my trip. I am so excited.
Don’t know if I ever commented on this video in the past but in planning our trip for 2021, actually starting in 2020 but cancelled due to Old Faithful Inn being closed for COVID, it was of invaluable help and I highly recommend it. Now if you are going more “back country”, sure, you may want a little more gear, but Cheryl & Matt really hit the nail on the head here and can save you a lot of time, deliberation, money. Thanks guys! You sure helped my wife & I have an extremely, successful trip.
Basically you need 4 days to do all of Yellowstone. Each Mountain takes a day. From Blacktail Deer to Gardiner is 13 miles great long wandering hike. Petrified Tree to lost lake to Roosevelt is great shorter one. Bensen Peak awesome. The back side from lot TH is great. We just walk down backside but trails are easier. The entire area from Bunsen to Electric is awesome. I go from TH to ridge follow it up. No trail. Come back on Trail through woods. Awesome ridge. Area. It Literally ends at trail juncture that goes up Electric. I take large thin waterbottle to kill the horse Flys. Go ahead and laugh. 230+ on way up. Counted them. July.
This video was INSANELY helpful! Thank you! I ordered the maps right away before I finished watching the video! I will go look for the links for some of the other items and will purchase through the link. Thank you so much for all this super valuable content!
I’ve been watching a lot of your videos while preparing for my fiancé and l’s honeymoon road trip to Yellowstone, grand Tetons and jackson hole WY. Thank you for all the content !!
Great video and tips! In addition you guys are very authentic, unlike the stereotypical over-the-top UA-camrs . Keep making videos and helping people searching for information, like me 😁. I'm going to Yellowstone in early September and will use your advice on gear shopping.
XWhite lights me up about Yellowstone as I used to live there as a boy coming back to her again and again I feel like going back home in many ways I spent three years at Mammoth and then traipsing all of the whole park naturally how could you not
Hi Guys. Loving the videos. They are so helpful and very informative. Planning to visit in June. Landing in Nebraska to visit, then flying over to Bozman 2 weeks road trip Yellowstone, Grand Teton, through Salt lake City to Arches NP.
@@WereintheRockies Looking forward to them. I am inundated with all your videos. Also love the little personal touch's of you both growing up in that wonderful country X
Thank you for the great advice on what to pack. We are planning to visit Yellowstone this summer in June. I have been watching some of your other Yellowstone videos and have learned a lot. I don’t really comment but felt compelled to do so after this video. I just purchased the CoPedvic zoom which I personally think was one the best advice I’ve gotten for this trip. My teen daughter is very interest in photography and try’s to capture great pictures on the iPhone so this will be great surprise gift for her. We considered buying her a nice camera before the trip like the ones you mentioned but were not sure if it would be the best investment for a young armature 17 year old who may loose interest later. So thank you again for the perfect advice. You guys are doing an awesome job! Wish you much success
I would like to suggest a video on driving the Beartooth Highway. Also I always download off line maps before entering any park that cell service is not available. We also have a Garmin In-reach for emergencies and to send free preset messages to family when camping "off grid".
@@WereintheRockies We are going to Cody for 2 days then we will be in Yellowstone for 2 1/2 days, then stop in Deadwood before coming home. We are staying at Absaroka Mountain lodge at the east entrance. Did Mt. Rushmore and Little Big Horn 3 to 4 years ago.
Have you ever been to Yosemite your videos are awesome we have never gone out west before we’re in the east coast next year we’re planning a trip to Yosemite and then if that goes good Yellowstone the next hopefully.
Thank you so much for all of your suggestions. We will be heading to the Tetons & Yellowstone in a week. I been trying to decide if I do a phone upgrade or buy a camera for this trip. Love your videos.
Planning road trip through Colorado and Wyoming, camping through Rocky Mountain national park and grand teton. Yellowstone is our ultimate stop camping for a few nights. What recommendations or supplies do you recommend for a road trip like this through the western national parks ?
Thank you for the help. Tomorrow is my last day in Wyoming/Montana. The driving in Yellowstone is quite overwhelming if you have hotel accommodations. Would recommend camping if possible to avoid the travel.
Yes! It is a lot of driving. I’ve tried to convey that on my videos, but it’s probably hard to grasp until you are there. This year is more difficult to stay in the park anyway due to so many campgrounds being closed. Still, we hope it’s been a great trip.
I worked at Glacier in 85 and would say bear spray is a waste of money. Pick up a small cow bell at your local Tractor Supply Company. Place on your belt loop and rattle when you are in their habitat. I also used them at Glacier last spring for many hikes. This method warns the bears that you are in the area.
Thanks for watching and for sharing your input. Having both could be a good idea too. Cow bell to warn them you're in their area, bear spray if they get spooked.
Sun screen, and if getting a rental car...take out the insurance. City folk sometimes do not drive well in the mountains, and are prone to sudden brake checks, elk rams, bison butts, rock slides.
Thanks for the info in this video! I have my Tenton/Yellowstone trip booked for this summer!! Regarding the camera and video recommendations, I'm a professional photographer and I wouldn't buy a DSLR in 2021 or a camcorder. Instead, I recommend one of the following mirrorless cameras - Canon RP, Fuji XT30 or the Sony A6100. I would pair one of the canon cameras with a 50mm 1.8 prime lens and one of the others APSC cameras with a 35mm 1.8 prime lens. Buy used if possible. Canon also sell's a really great RF 50mm F1.8 for $200. Cheaper zooms produce really terrible photo quality and I wouldn't recommend them. If you want to take photos of wildlife, Canon sells a really amazing and light weight canon RF 600mm F11 for $700 or you can rent it (will also double as a telescope, but you can take photos too). You can use your iPhone for all the wide angle shots. This setup will last much longer and produce better quality photos and video with room to grow if you become an enthusiast. Just my 2 cents. Thanks again for the content!
@@WereintheRockies Canon EOS R is good for vlogging. You can get a used one for a good price or if you can afford it get the new Canon R6, that's a seriously good camera with amazing 4k, 120fps HD, IBIS, and eye tracking. Let me know if you have any questions. Good luck!
Just found y'all's channel and it has been extremely helpful. This fall will be our first trip to Yellowstone and Grand Teton. We have a lot of stops along our way, one of them being little bighorn battlefield. Do y'all have a video on thing's to do there or what to expect?
Thank you so much. We love your channel and are watching as many as we can. We are planning on going to Yellowstone next year and doing lots of research. We were looking for the scope for the phone camera but it won't come up in the link. Can you tell us where we can buy one? Thanks again.
Thank you so much for telling us about the broken link! We're still getting things established so we are making plenty of mistakes. Hahah. I have the link fixed now: wereintherockies.com/the-ultimate-packing-guide-for-yellowstone-grand-teton/
Enjoying your videos! I have a question about footwear. We are visiting Yellowstone, GT, Bryce and Zion at the beginning of June. Will we need waterproof hiking boots? I have read that it can be slushy and/or muddy at that time of year. Thanks!
I’m planning a trip for a trip we are taking this summer. I’m a teacher too so I am all about a learning vacation! We plan to see Yellowstone and Grand Teton. This will be the first trip I’ve planned where we will be flying (there are 6 of us). My 10 year old was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes earlier this year and we’ve never had to plan so much for a vacation before so I’m a little nervous. Suggestions on where to buy bear spray there since we will be flying in. We are arriving in Bozeman and staying in Idaho. Thanks! I look forward to watching more videos 😉
Thanks for your comment. Always love hearing from a fellow teacher and thank you for your service. I’m so grateful for the efforts my children’s teachers everyday. As far as bear spray, they sell it in the visitor centers. Grand Teton even had their visitor center partially closed but had a station outside selling it. You can expect to pay around $50 for it in the national parks. It’s also sold at gas stations within both parks. Sporting goods stores also carry it. Me made a couple of videos on bear spray if you want to learn how to use it. Check them out.
Thanks for your wonderful videos! We are headed to Yellowstone and Grand Teton this summer and will be staying in lodging in both parks. We will bring our water bottles with us, but don’t know if there are filling stations in the parks for water? (Like at visitors centers, trailheads, etc) Hoping we don’t have to stock up on water from grocery store before we head in. Thanks!
Thanks for letting me know the link was broken. The one we recommend is no longer available but this one is highly rated and looks comparable. Hope this helps. amzn.to/3r83pAl
Great tips, thanks for sharing! We're planning a trip to YNP & GTNP near the middle of June this year. Have you been there during that time and what should we expect for temperature swings?
Temps are always unpredictable in Yellowstone, but Mid June is normally fine. Still snows sometimes in June but the crowds are probably your bigger concern. Gotta have a game plan.
Have a truly wonderful vacation. Yellowstone's geyser basin board walks are very wheel-chair accessible. I admire you for making the effort to travel, even if it's more challenging. Let us know how it went and if you have any suggestions- especially for people in your situation. I'd love to do a video on accessibility.
These are the ones we recommend: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07V3LDFCR/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=sl1&tag=ourwebsite089-20&linkId=3463d34fe979cada2d388e8f49c86006&language=en_US&th=1
I'd like to see some things to do with someone who is handicapped, not necessarily in a wheelchair but has trouble getting around. My husband has trouble walking a lot. Thanks.
We've had a few people mention doing a video like this! We will surely put one together. We have MANY more Yellowstone videos coming. Thank you so much for watching!!!
Planning fam first trip to Yellowstone (kids are 9 & 5) this August in travel trailer. Staying at KOA. We are fit & active & husband is hunter/fisherman etc. Will check out your other videos for recommendations on what to do while in park that might be off beaten path. Will be there for 4 days. Only concern is crowds & traffic this summer due to the pandemic... going during week. Any advice for avoiding crowds? Also, booked Glacier for 2022! Thanks for your content!
Thanks so much. Tip for avoiding crowds is to start your day early. I am almost finished with my guide and it really will help you out a ton. Look for it on our website: www.wereintherockies.com
I will be visiting for first time in mid May 2022, I am planning to hike alone, do you have any idea how much I will be exposed to bear attack?. Thanks in advance, I do enjoy your videos and I do not mind long length .
Hey! Just curious of if you have any recommendations on a car to rent while in Yellowstone? Not sure if I need to get anything really equipped for crazy roads like a Jeep or something. Would 4 wheel or all drive on any suv be okay? Thanks !
FYI, Asics is for running athletics. They are not strong. They are not for hiking or trekking. You'd better choose Adidas or Nike shoes if you are not familiar to hiking..
Hi! New subbie here! I love watching all ur guys videos!! So informative! I have a question.. is there a northeast entrance we can get into Yellowstone? We would be coming from Cody, and I’d want to enter by Lamar valley. Is that possible? Thanks! Penny
Cody is the east entrance. Then there is the north east entrance by Lamar valley. If you’re coming from Cody, it’s a LONG way to Lamar. You either have to head north to Montana and drive in via the beartooth highway - a beautiful but long drive. Or you have to drive into the park, and go all the way around the upper loop to Lamar. That’s because the road that takes you from Canyon to Tower is closed in 2021. :( Thanks for subscribing and watching!!
Just a Note.....Bear Spray is not allowed in any of your checked or carry on luggage. It's expensive so don't get your spray confiscated. Buy it or rent it when you get there.
I’ve only looked into it briefly. It didn’t sound like something I wanted to pursue, at least not yet. Maybe when we have a real feel for what we are doing. :)
Are you aware of any stores that sell Boost Oxygen tanks in or around Yellowstone? I am flying to Bozeman and I can't take pressurized oxygen on the plane.
I want to make sure when I order binoculars that you get the commission. But when I click on your link it takes me to Amazon and doesn't show a price. It says to click on "See all buying options" and then it brings up multiple options (mostly the same price) from different vendors? Can I buy any of these for you to get the commission?
Actually, I think that might be the best link because it has all the options. I think we do get the commission still, but go ahead and buy what you need to buy and I’ll check on it later to see. Very kind of you to think about us.
@@WereintheRockies Well I bought them using your link, so you can check and see if you got credit for them. The price was the same at all the places listed under "See all buying option" so I picked the one that had the best customer score. We went and looked at them at Cabela's and theirs were the same price too. These binoculars are very good, especially for a new user. Thanks for the recommendation.
I wish I could. Once the video has been downloaded, we aren't able to add subtitles. You can check out the links of products we recommend on our website, wereintherockies.com/gear/. I hope that helps. Have a great day and thanks for reaching out
Been watching a lot videos getting ready for a family camping trip to Yellowstone. I have to say yours are by far the best! Very informative! Thanks for all the great info!!!
Thank you so much!
No babbling at all, that was very helpful in my planning for my first time. Thank you so much for sharing.
We are planning a trip to Yellowstone and I have watched all of your videos on how to travel and now what to take I appreciate it
You are so welcome! I hope you’ve also watched some of the videos about the wolves and bison 🦬, etc. My favorite thing is telling the stories of the places. :)
And thank you so much for watching!!!
Those are great maps, I have quite of few maps from that series. I worked in Yellowstone in 85 at Mammoth, 91 at Old Faithful and 95 at Grant village. Also remember food in the parks will always cost more. So take your basics with you, if you can. Also meds, if you need special ones, make sure you have enough for your trip. Batteries, they cost a fair penny in the parks. As for water, carry at least one quart per person per 4 miles, I learned this the hard way in 91.
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I love teaching videos on everything. U don’t have to apologize. Ty.
These videos are not too long! They are super helpful!
My family and I are at this moment are on day 4 of a trip to Yellowstone and the Tetons. We purchased the “ we’re in the Rockies “ travel guides for this trip and made plans accordingly.
I have to say that their guides are amazing!! There is NO WAY we could have this much fun and be this efficient without their info. Totally worth it!!
To give an example first hand today : We were able to see 7 different geyser eruptions with 5 of them being different attractions. (Got to see old faithful and daisy geyser twice) And not to mention all the countless amazing things to see in between eruptions, and all this in less than half of our day at the upper geyser basin.
Tetons here we come!
Awesome! We're so glad you are having a great time. We'd love to ask you to leave a review on our website when you're back from your trip. Click here and scroll to the bottom. Thanks in advance. wereintherockies.com/grand-teton-packages/
Thank you Cheryl for sharing all the things we need for survival and comfort when we go to the park! It's super helpful 👍
You are so welcome!
I watched this video years ago before my first trip to Yellowstone & Grand Tetons. I was new to UA-cam and it was on my TV so I never got around to liking or commenting. Things have changed a little. 🤣 This video was huge in planning my trip. VERY insightful. Please watch and take note. These folks are speaking from YEARS of experience. Thanks for creating this video guys!
Thanks so much Moose!
Loved the shout out! I have just about all that packed and since we are flying space will be tight. We have a camper so that’s usually my suitcase. My sister finally got out of California and moved to Montana so Glacier National Park will be next summer. You are so lucky to live in Colorado.
We live in Utah....and we love it! We spent a summer in Montana a few years back, and it was AWESOME. Thanks for all your great comments Shirley.
Thanks for the video. Wife and I are headed there this fall. We are experienced travelers and we’re preparing for this trip just like we did for Alaska. My viewpoint of quality gear is buy once cry once. Quality gear will outlast numerous lesser quality crap so in the end you save money buy buying quality. Take care and safe travels. By the way, the Vortex binoculars are incredible. We bought them for Alaska and have used them many times since. Get the chest rig carrier to have them handy.
Finally some good content on Yellowstone... were looking to go late May for our anniversary. I subscribed!
Thanks! We have tons of content on Yellowstone. :)
I love what you guys are doing here. You guys are awesome!!
Thank you so much!
Agree on the running shoes and yes I am also a big fan of Asics. They make a trail running shoe that is very durable. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
You're welcome. Thanks for watching.
This is a great idea 💡 I really appreciate all your help! I love asic shoes too.
Thank you for making these videos. Planning our trip out has been so easy thanks to you. Bought some items through your links. Please keep it up. You're helping more than you know!
Thank you!!
Hello again guys. Not sure if you remember me back 7 months ago. Yes !! we finally made it to Yellowstone. Thanks to you guys we got out of quite a bit of trouble.
After the very sad disaster in Yellowstone, we watched the news from Nebraska thinking what we were going to do in a weeks time, when we arrive in West Yellowstone.
As luck would have it the East Entrance gates were opened the following day, with our Number plate first in. As you shared in your video, no description can give you the feel of standing in
the middle of Hayden Valley with hundreds of hundreds of Byson in front of you. Or the roar of Yellowstone Falls as it crashes over the edge. I had 2 cameras going at the same time.
I had photos of the Byson to the tiny Mountain Bluebird, and the weather was awesome. We packed everything from T.shirts to heavy coats. Thanks to your advice, we had a wonderful time.
I have posted loads of photo's on my facebook page under Chris Demetriou London UK. You are more than welcome to use any of my photo's as a thank you. Thank you again xx
Sorry I meant the West Entrance.
Saw them on Facebook!! Wonderful photos; you’re a great photographer. Happy we could be of some help on your amazing trip!
Honest review. I truly appreciate you both for the video. Thanks!
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Thank you for sharing this information. You are really enjoyable couple and teachers. I’ll be there in early September, God willing.
Perfect time!
Thank you so much. Every video of yours I've watched are wonderful. I live in New Mexico where I camp and hike every chance I get. I'm writing a book about it. I was only in Yellowstone once for 2 days only. I dream of going back. But yes, the size is overwhelming. I plan to go this fall but just before I go I will watch and take notes on every video you two have put out o Yellowstone. It will make an enormous difference to my trip. I am so excited.
Thanks for taking the time to reach out. That is so cool you are writing a book.
We are going to Yellowstone this summer!So thank you so much🥰
You’re welcome!! Flying or driving?
I would add a cold weather sleeping bag if you're camping. The temperature in the summer can get down to freezing at night/early morning.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Don’t know if I ever commented on this video in the past but in planning our trip for 2021, actually starting in 2020 but cancelled due to Old Faithful Inn being closed for COVID, it was of invaluable help and I highly recommend it. Now if you are going more “back country”, sure, you may want a little more gear, but Cheryl & Matt really hit the nail on the head here and can save you a lot of time, deliberation, money. Thanks guys! You sure helped my wife & I have an extremely, successful trip.
You’re welcome!
Basically you need 4 days to do all of Yellowstone. Each Mountain takes a day.
From Blacktail Deer to Gardiner is 13 miles great long wandering hike.
Petrified Tree to lost lake to Roosevelt is great shorter one.
Bensen Peak awesome. The back side from lot TH is great. We just walk down backside but trails are easier.
The entire area from Bunsen to Electric is awesome. I go from TH to ridge follow it up. No trail. Come back on Trail through woods. Awesome ridge. Area. It Literally ends at trail juncture that goes up Electric.
I take large thin waterbottle to kill the horse Flys. Go ahead and laugh. 230+ on way up. Counted them. July.
Yes, 4 days is a good amount of time. 👍
I love maps as well!
Haven’t heard from you for a while! Lol.
This video was INSANELY helpful! Thank you! I ordered the maps right away before I finished watching the video! I will go look for the links for some of the other items and will purchase through the link. Thank you so much for all this super valuable content!
You are very welcome!
I’ve been watching a lot of your videos while preparing for my fiancé and l’s honeymoon road trip to Yellowstone, grand Tetons and jackson hole WY. Thank you for all the content !!
You’re welcome! Congrats on the marriage and have a great trip!
I love all your videos....long or short....No worries.... better to have good information.... So thank you both....I appreciate it...
Y’all are so much help. Gonna be buying all my things thru y’all
Thank you!
thank you ! gearing up and wish you could add safe and favorite RV routes
We don't have RV experience but maybe someday we can cover this.
Thanks for info! Try Great Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado. I had a lot of fun there when I was young.
Enjoying your videos , heading to Yellowstone , TETONS , and GLACIER NATL PARks IN 10 days!
Great video and tips! In addition you guys are very authentic, unlike the stereotypical over-the-top UA-camrs . Keep making videos and helping people searching for information, like me 😁. I'm going to Yellowstone in early September and will use your advice on gear shopping.
XWhite lights me up about Yellowstone as I used to live there as a boy coming back to her again and again I feel like going back home in many ways I spent three years at Mammoth and then traipsing all of the whole park naturally how could you not
I'm visiting the Tetons in July by myself. Your information is extremely helpful.
Wish you had mentioned the name or link to the iPhone zoom lens with tripod
Hi Guys. Loving the videos. They are so helpful and very informative.
Planning to visit in June. Landing in Nebraska to visit, then flying over to Bozman 2 weeks road trip Yellowstone, Grand Teton, through Salt lake City to Arches NP.
Awesome! I’ve got arches videos coming out soon.
@@WereintheRockies Looking forward to them. I am inundated with all your videos. Also love the little personal touch's of you both growing up in that wonderful country X
Thanks Chris. Appreciate you watching! Yes I just barely visited Arches again and I have a lot of fun stuff coming out on it. Moab is incredible!
Thank you for all your amazing information. Going in June and the videos have been so helpful!
Have fun!
Go with a point and shoot camera. They're a lot easier to use and half the price. And the zoom is amazing!
We love your videos. We are heading to Yellowstone in 2 months. I am trying to be prepared!
Thank you Heidi! I think you’re visiting at a really good time. Thanks for watching us!
You guys covered A-Z on the list of things needed 👍👍
Thank you so much. Great ideas with the snacks.
You are so welcome!
Thank you for the great advice on what to pack. We are planning to visit Yellowstone this summer in June. I have been watching some of your other Yellowstone videos and have learned a lot. I don’t really comment but felt compelled to do so after this video. I just purchased the CoPedvic zoom which I personally think was one the best advice I’ve gotten for this trip. My teen daughter is very interest in photography and try’s to capture great pictures on the iPhone so this will be great surprise gift for her. We considered buying her a nice camera before the trip like the ones you mentioned but were not sure if it would be the best investment for a young armature 17 year old who may loose interest later. So thank you again for the perfect advice. You guys are doing an awesome job! Wish you much success
Thank you so much!
We are headed west this summer to go to a few of the parks. I love your videos. Thank you for all of the help.
We're so glad you like them. Have fun this summer!
You're videos are so helpful! Thank you :)
Glad you like them!
Great tips! thanks again!
Regarding cameras...you can also rent lenses (and cameras) pretty inexpensively. And they come fully insured. :-)
I had no idea. Thank you for sharing.
Oh I didn't know that, where do you usually go to rent your lenses?
@@Pixics lensrentals.com and borrowlenses.com
@@Beach_BCs Thanks, I'll check them out. The lenses I want are so expensive, and I only use them a few times.
Thank you for the good advice in these videos
Glad you like them!
I would like to suggest a video on driving the Beartooth Highway.
Also I always download off line maps before entering any park that cell service is not available. We also have a Garmin In-reach for emergencies and to send free preset messages to family when camping "off grid".
I always go through Lamar valley...on to Cooks City...straight shot on to Beartooth etc.
Love your videos great info about what to take thanks guys
Thanks!
Thank you guys! Great info! I’m getting ready to spend my first summer working in Glacier National Park….
Oh, how wonderful! Have a fun summer.
Great videos Me and my wife are going this June. I have been using my Ipad for pics and videos works great.
Awesome! Hope your trip is great. We are still releasing Yellowstone content so stay tuned. Driving or flying?
@@WereintheRockies Flying in to Rapid City
@@woodsy9682 We're going there in July for Mt Rushmore! We love the Black Hills
@@WereintheRockies We are going to Cody for 2 days then we will be in Yellowstone for 2 1/2 days, then stop in Deadwood before coming home. We are staying at Absaroka Mountain lodge at the east entrance. Did Mt. Rushmore and Little Big Horn 3 to 4 years ago.
Cool! We are going to Cody at the end of May. Don’t miss our on Devil’s Tower on the way to or from Rapid City.
I use cycling bottles for water. Easy open, easy drink.
Thank you for doing this video. I appreciate it greatly.
Hopefully I pronounced your name correctly. :)
@@WereintheRockies you did. Most people say mack-a-me. lol Thanks again.
Come to Maine and go to Acadia National Park I promise you, you wont regret it.
It’s on our bucket list FOR SURE!
Have you ever been to Yosemite your videos are awesome we have never gone out west before we’re in the east coast next year we’re planning a trip to Yosemite and then if that goes good Yellowstone the next hopefully.
We haven’t been to Yosemite yet! Planning on it in the next few years.
Thanks for sharing I really need
I’m planning my first trip to Yellowstone this summer, and your videos are amazing.
Thanks for watching!!
Us too!
Us too!
Thank you for the great content!
Going next week! 😈 from Dallas Texas.. gonna be a long drive! Thank you for all the information!
You’re welcome !
Thank you so much for all of your suggestions. We will be heading to the Tetons & Yellowstone in a week. I been trying to decide if I do a phone upgrade or buy a camera for this trip. Love your videos.
If you are wanting to photo or video wildlife, get the camera. Otherwise, we use our cell phones for a lot of our videos and pictures
very helpful advice!
Great tips! This was so helpful!
You’re welcome!!
Planning road trip through Colorado and Wyoming, camping through Rocky Mountain national park and grand teton. Yellowstone is our ultimate stop camping for a few nights. What recommendations or supplies do you recommend for a road trip like this through the western national parks ?
Here's another of our videos that may help you. Thanks for watching. ua-cam.com/video/sA2tfjiEufk/v-deo.html
Heading there on Tuesday. Looks like it’s gonna be quite cold in the AM
We will be there Monday. Enjoy the trip.
We're going Sun-Thur. Can't wait!
Hope you have a great trip!
Thank you for the help. Tomorrow is my last day in Wyoming/Montana. The driving in Yellowstone is quite overwhelming if you have hotel accommodations. Would recommend camping if possible to avoid the travel.
Yes! It is a lot of driving. I’ve tried to convey that on my videos, but it’s probably hard to grasp until you are there. This year is more difficult to stay in the park anyway due to so many campgrounds being closed. Still, we hope it’s been a great trip.
Thank you so much!Very helpful
Glad it was helpful!
Great tips 👍 you guys are awesome
I worked at Glacier in 85 and would say bear spray is a waste of money. Pick up a small cow bell at your local Tractor Supply Company. Place on your belt loop and rattle when you are in their habitat. I also used them at Glacier last spring for many hikes. This method warns the bears that you are in the area.
Thanks for watching and for sharing your input. Having both could be a good idea too. Cow bell to warn them you're in their area, bear spray if they get spooked.
Great tips
Oh yes you really need to be prepared, especially if you are a family of five like us. Have you been to Yellowstone before?
Sun screen, and if getting a rental car...take out the insurance. City folk sometimes do not drive well in the mountains, and are prone to sudden brake checks, elk rams, bison butts, rock slides.
Good idea!!!
Yes good to know Thank u 🇳🇴
Good shooes is ver importnent and water and food And flipp flopps?
Thanks for the info in this video! I have my Tenton/Yellowstone trip booked for this summer!! Regarding the camera and video recommendations, I'm a professional photographer and I wouldn't buy a DSLR in 2021 or a camcorder. Instead, I recommend one of the following mirrorless cameras - Canon RP, Fuji XT30 or the Sony A6100. I would pair one of the canon cameras with a 50mm 1.8 prime lens and one of the others APSC cameras with a 35mm 1.8 prime lens. Buy used if possible. Canon also sell's a really great RF 50mm F1.8 for $200. Cheaper zooms produce really terrible photo quality and I wouldn't recommend them. If you want to take photos of wildlife, Canon sells a really amazing and light weight canon RF 600mm F11 for $700 or you can rent it (will also double as a telescope, but you can take photos too). You can use your iPhone for all the wide angle shots. This setup will last much longer and produce better quality photos and video with room to grow if you become an enthusiast. Just my 2 cents. Thanks again for the content!
This is PERFECT! Thank you for your two cents! I need to buy a camera myself so I will look into your suggestions.
Hope you have a fantastic trip!
@@WereintheRockies Canon EOS R is good for vlogging. You can get a used one for a good price or if you can afford it get the new Canon R6, that's a seriously good camera with amazing 4k, 120fps HD, IBIS, and eye tracking. Let me know if you have any questions. Good luck!
@@davidalexander1135 Seriously, thank you so much!
Just found y'all's channel and it has been extremely helpful. This fall will be our first trip to Yellowstone and Grand Teton. We have a lot of stops along our way, one of them being little bighorn battlefield. Do y'all have a video on thing's to do there or what to expect?
Thanks. I’ve been there but it was quite a few years ago. I don’t have a video on it yet.
Thank you so much. We love your channel and are watching as many as we can. We are planning on going to Yellowstone next year and doing lots of research. We were looking for the scope for the phone camera but it won't come up in the link. Can you tell us where we can buy one? Thanks again.
Thank you so much for telling us about the broken link! We're still getting things established so we are making plenty of mistakes. Hahah. I have the link fixed now: wereintherockies.com/the-ultimate-packing-guide-for-yellowstone-grand-teton/
Enjoying your videos! I have a question about footwear. We are visiting Yellowstone, GT, Bryce and Zion at the beginning of June. Will we need waterproof hiking boots? I have read that it can be slushy and/or muddy at that time of year. Thanks!
I don't think you will need waterproof hiking boots. You "may" run into a little bit of snow but I'm guessing you'll be fine without them.
I’m planning a trip for a trip we are taking this summer. I’m a teacher too so I am all about a learning vacation! We plan to see Yellowstone and Grand Teton. This will be the first trip I’ve planned where we will be flying (there are 6 of us). My 10 year old was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes earlier this year and we’ve never had to plan so much for a vacation before so I’m a little nervous. Suggestions on where to buy bear spray there since we will be flying in. We are arriving in Bozeman and staying in Idaho. Thanks! I look forward to watching more videos 😉
Thanks for your comment. Always love hearing from a fellow teacher and thank you for your service. I’m so grateful for the efforts my children’s teachers everyday.
As far as bear spray, they sell it in the visitor centers. Grand Teton even had their visitor center partially closed but had a station outside selling it. You can expect to pay around $50 for it in the national parks. It’s also sold at gas stations within both parks. Sporting goods stores also carry it.
Me made a couple of videos on bear spray if you want to learn how to use it. Check them out.
@@WereintheRockies thank you. I will check those out!
Thanks for your wonderful videos! We are headed to Yellowstone and Grand Teton this summer and will be staying in lodging in both parks. We will bring our water bottles with us, but don’t know if there are filling stations in the parks for water? (Like at visitors centers, trailheads, etc) Hoping we don’t have to stock up on water from grocery store before we head in. Thanks!
Can you provide the link for the zoom lense for the iPhone you showed?
Thanks for letting me know the link was broken. The one we recommend is no longer available but this one is highly rated and looks comparable. Hope this helps. amzn.to/3r83pAl
Great tips, thanks for sharing! We're planning a trip to YNP & GTNP near the middle of June this year. Have you been there during that time and what should we expect for temperature swings?
Temps are always unpredictable in Yellowstone, but Mid June is normally fine. Still snows sometimes in June but the crowds are probably your bigger concern. Gotta have a game plan.
Yellowstone in the Month of October & Yellowstone with a wheelchair, we have a special needs child. Thanks!!
Have a truly wonderful vacation. Yellowstone's geyser basin board walks are very wheel-chair accessible. I admire you for making the effort to travel, even if it's more challenging. Let us know how it went and if you have any suggestions- especially for people in your situation. I'd love to do a video on accessibility.
Do you have a guide to Arches
Working on it now! Probably won’t be finished until July though due to our travel plans
Can you be more specific on what size of Vortex diamondback binoculars to use? In shopping it looks like different sizes.
These are the ones we recommend: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07V3LDFCR/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=sl1&tag=ourwebsite089-20&linkId=3463d34fe979cada2d388e8f49c86006&language=en_US&th=1
I'd like to see some things to do with someone who is handicapped, not necessarily in a wheelchair but has trouble getting around. My husband has trouble walking a lot. Thanks.
We've had a few people mention doing a video like this! We will surely put one together. We have MANY more Yellowstone videos coming. Thank you so much for watching!!!
Terry, I made a video for seeing Yellowstone while handicapped and I'm releasing it (probably) next Sunday.
@@WereintheRockies We'll be watching it. Thanks so much.
@@terryhager933 Had to get a different video out today for timing purposes. The Yellowstone video will come out next Sunday. Promise! LOL.
Planning fam first trip to Yellowstone (kids are 9 & 5) this August in travel trailer. Staying at KOA. We are fit & active & husband is hunter/fisherman etc. Will check out your other videos for recommendations on what to do while in park that might be off beaten path. Will be there for 4 days. Only concern is crowds & traffic this summer due to the pandemic... going during week. Any advice for avoiding crowds?
Also, booked Glacier for 2022!
Thanks for your content!
Thanks so much. Tip for avoiding crowds is to start your day early. I am almost finished with my guide and it really will help you out a ton. Look for it on our website: www.wereintherockies.com
And thanks for watching!!
Maps are great idea especially when you do not have phone service
I will be visiting for first time in mid May 2022, I am planning to hike alone, do you have any idea how much I will be exposed to bear attack?. Thanks in advance, I do enjoy your videos and I do not mind long length .
Thank you. We're glad you enjoy them. If you are planning on back country hiking, you will want to be prepared.
Hey! Just curious of if you have any recommendations on a car to rent while in Yellowstone? Not sure if I need to get anything really equipped for crazy roads like a Jeep or something. Would 4 wheel or all drive on any suv be okay? Thanks !
You only need a car. If you want to get an suv that’s fine but you don’t need anything crazy.
@@WereintheRockies oh wow, that’s great! Makes my life a lot cheaper :) thank you so much!
Thanks for the list.
Where exactly is this store ? Would you be able to share the location on Google Map.
most people who are not into photography.. recently cell phones are better than starter cameras
FYI, Asics is for running athletics. They are not strong. They are not for hiking or trekking.
You'd better choose Adidas or Nike shoes if you are not familiar to hiking..
Would you know if the park is open from Cody entrance late May ?
It should be open. If a snow storm arrived, it could close the road temporarily while they plow it. But as a rule, it should be open.
I was waiting for the photo with the add on camera that goes on your phone but never showed the photo 😢
I'm sorry. We forgot to add it on the video. Thanks for watching.
Hi! New subbie here! I love watching all ur guys videos!! So informative! I have a question.. is there a northeast entrance we can get into Yellowstone? We would be coming from Cody, and I’d want to enter by Lamar valley. Is that possible? Thanks!
Penny
Cody is the east entrance. Then there is the north east entrance by Lamar valley. If you’re coming from Cody, it’s a LONG way to Lamar.
You either have to head north to Montana and drive in via the beartooth highway - a beautiful but long drive.
Or you have to drive into the park, and go all the way around the upper loop to Lamar. That’s because the road that takes you from Canyon to Tower is closed in 2021. :(
Thanks for subscribing and watching!!
Just a Note.....Bear Spray is not allowed in any of your checked or carry on luggage. It's expensive so don't get your spray confiscated. Buy it or rent it when you get there.
Yes, it is best to buy or rent once you arrive at your destination. Thanks for watching.
Have you all thought about doing a patreon?
www.patreon.com/
I’ve only looked into it briefly. It didn’t sound like something I wanted to pursue, at least not yet. Maybe when we have a real feel for what we are doing. :)
Are you aware of any stores that sell Boost Oxygen tanks in or around Yellowstone? I am flying to Bozeman and I can't take pressurized oxygen on the plane.
We are not aware of any, sorry.
@@WereintheRockies Thanks.
I want to make sure when I order binoculars that you get the commission. But when I click on your link it takes me to Amazon and doesn't show a price. It says to click on "See all buying options" and then it brings up multiple options (mostly the same price) from different vendors? Can I buy any of these for you to get the commission?
Yes, I believe so. Thanks for thinking about us!! And thanks for watching. Hope your trip is awesome!! I will try to fix that link now.
Actually, I think that might be the best link because it has all the options. I think we do get the commission still, but go ahead and buy what you need to buy and I’ll check on it later to see. Very kind of you to think about us.
@@WereintheRockies Well I bought them using your link, so you can check and see if you got credit for them. The price was the same at all the places listed under "See all buying option" so I picked the one that had the best customer score. We went and looked at them at Cabela's and theirs were the same price too. These binoculars are very good, especially for a new user. Thanks for the recommendation.
Thanks Steven!! Really appreciate it. I’ll check to see what happens. Hope your trip is awesome!
Looks like mosquitoes are bad. I guess packing a $12 mosquitoes hood would be a good idea
can you put the subtitles in spanish. Thanks
I wish I could. Once the video has been downloaded, we aren't able to add subtitles. You can check out the links of products we recommend on our website, wereintherockies.com/gear/. I hope that helps. Have a great day and thanks for reaching out