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Re: Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park
« Reply #200 on: June 21, 2018, 12:32:19 AM »
I will be flying into JAC on sunday in august, and have 4 complete days there, top hikes? top things to see? TIA
I recommend you spend a maximum of one day in Grand Teton NP; just make sure you get in a sunrise at Grand Teton (go to Oxbow Bend - see Somthing Fishy's TR up-thread).
The rest of your time save for Yellowstone, there's just so much there to see.

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Re: Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park
« Reply #201 on: June 21, 2018, 01:17:20 AM »
I recommend you spend a maximum of one day in Grand Teton NP; just make sure you get in a sunrise at Grand Teton (go to Oxbow Bend - see Somthing Fishy's TR up-thread).
The rest of your time save for Yellowstone, there's just so much there to see.
Agree.

Although I went to Schwabacher's Landing for sunrise (following @somthingsfishy directions ) and was beautiful as well.

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Re: Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park
« Reply #202 on: June 21, 2018, 02:41:06 AM »
Agree.

Although I went to Schwabacher's Landing for sunrise (following @somthingsfishy directions ) and was beautiful as well.
I assume by sunrise you mean neitz, not alos?
my issue is that we are arriving sunday middle of the day and sleeping in yellowstone through wed night and thursday night in jackson and friday morning flight is 7:00AM

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Re: Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park
« Reply #203 on: June 21, 2018, 10:06:10 AM »
I assume by sunrise you mean neitz, not alos?
my issue is that we are arriving sunday middle of the day and sleeping in yellowstone through wed night and thursday night in jackson and friday morning flight is 7:00AM

So do Grand Teton on Thursday.

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Re: Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park
« Reply #204 on: June 21, 2018, 10:56:20 AM »
So do Grand Teton on Thursday.
For sunset? Thursday morning we will still be in yellowstone

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Re: Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park
« Reply #205 on: June 21, 2018, 11:05:28 AM »
For sunset? Thursday morning we will still be in yellowstone
If you want to make sunrise at Grand Teton then wake up a little earlier on Thursday to get there on time and spend the day there.

The problem with sunrises is you need to wake up early to see it there's real way around that. Obviously you need to decide how badly you want it and if it's worth waking up for.

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Re: Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park
« Reply #206 on: June 21, 2018, 11:18:42 AM »
If you want to make sunrise at Grand Teton then wake up a little earlier on Thursday to get there on time and spend the day there.

The problem with sunrises is you need to wake up early to see it there's real way around that. Obviously you need to decide how badly you want it and if it's worth waking up for.

That. Do you want to see what is often the most beautiful sunrise in America or not ;D? If yes, wake up early. You'll survive.

And sunset in the Tetons is weak, the sun falls behind the mountains in the late afternoon and there usually isn't much to see at sunset.
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Re: Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park
« Reply #207 on: June 21, 2018, 11:28:05 AM »
I will be flying into JAC on sunday in august, and have 4 complete days there, top hikes? top things to see? TIA

They also have excellent white water rafting in the area, if thats yout sort of thing. I really enjoyed it when I went.

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Re: Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park
« Reply #208 on: June 21, 2018, 11:44:01 AM »
That. Do you want to see what is often the most beautiful sunrise in America or not ;D? If yes, wake up early. You'll survive.

And sunset in the Tetons is weak, the sun falls behind the mountains in the late afternoon and there usually isn't much to see at sunset.
got it, ok, I assume sunrise is netz and not alos?, let me see about staying in jackson on sunday night  and then driving to yellowstone on monday

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Re: Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park
« Reply #209 on: June 21, 2018, 12:07:44 PM »
got it, ok, I assume sunrise is netz and not alos?

Neither. The show begins before the actual sunrise. Google the sunrise time for your dates and be there at least half an hour before.
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Re: Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park
« Reply #210 on: June 21, 2018, 12:40:51 PM »
Neither. The show begins before the actual sunrise. Google the sunrise time for your dates and be there at least half an hour before.
google has the same sunrise time as netz on my zemanim  :D. ok, I will see what I can to do, thanks
anything else not to miss?

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Re: Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park
« Reply #211 on: June 21, 2018, 07:01:56 PM »
Agree.

Although I went to Schwabacher's Landing for sunrise (following @somthingsfishy directions ) and was beautiful as well.
Yes of course, I meant Schwabacher's Landing, my mistake.

That. Do you want to see what is often the most beautiful sunrise in America or not ;D? If yes, wake up early. You'll survive.
Listen to ^this^ guy! Take it from me, I'm not a sunrise/sunset guy, and definitely don't enjoy getting up that early in the morning (especially with kids in tow).
Hence I was very hesitant to go for this. But I went ahead and listened to @Something Fishy, and boy was that worth it!
My DW and I had no regrets, to say the least.

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Re: Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park
« Reply #212 on: July 19, 2018, 11:40:44 PM »
I have a 5 night stay at the brand new Marriott in Jackson Hole. I will only be using 3 of the five nights. So 2 nights available for sale - Aug 5-7 (Sunday-Tuesday) or Aug 10-12 (Friday-Sunday). I have two rooms each nights. Please PM if you are interested. $200 per room per night OBO (hotel rate is over $500 with taxes).


Where r u staying the other nights? cant seem to find availability in the park

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Re: Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park
« Reply #213 on: July 19, 2018, 11:52:00 PM »
What's the least crappy place in Jackson under 250?  Anyone stayed in alpine inn? its supposed to be close to Chabad.

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Re: Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park
« Reply #214 on: July 20, 2018, 12:11:07 AM »
What's the least crappy place in Jackson under 250?  Anyone stayed in alpine inn? its supposed to be close to Chabad.

I found some really great places on Airbnb.
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Re: Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park
« Reply #215 on: July 23, 2018, 10:47:00 PM »

Where r u staying the other nights? cant seem to find availability in the park

Staying at the Holiday Inn West Yellowstone.

Btw, any itinerary ideas?

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Re: Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park
« Reply #216 on: July 23, 2018, 11:54:17 PM »
What's the least crappy place in Jackson under 250?  Anyone stayed in alpine inn? its supposed to be close to Chabad.
What's with the Marriott?
Staying at the Holiday Inn West Yellowstone.

Btw, any itinerary ideas?
1.They had points availability?

2. As in per day?


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Re: Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park
« Reply #217 on: July 24, 2018, 10:54:20 PM »
Is it SHayach to take 3 kids (including a 5 week old) on a road trip on a RV through Glacier YS and Teton?

How much time would I need?

Is it too late to plan for a trip in 2 weeks?


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Re: Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park
« Reply #218 on: July 24, 2018, 11:46:46 PM »
Is it SHayach to take 3 kids (including a 5 week old) on a road trip on a RV through Glacier YS and Teton?

How much time would I need?

Is it too late to plan for a trip in 2 weeks?
How many kids in car seats?  Could be a problem if more than one---I've never seen more than one spot in a rental RV that was really good for a car seat.  Otherwise, I'd say to go for it, with a relaxed schedule.
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Re: Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park
« Reply #219 on: July 25, 2018, 12:50:05 AM »


Is it SHayach to take 3 kids (including a 5 week old) on a road trip on a RV through Glacier YS and Teton?


While it could be a very nice trip, here is what my concerns would be.

1. How would you deal with a 5 week old in an RV for 2 weeks?
2. How would you carry the baby through pathways, walkways etc. (Forget about hiking )
3. Depending on how old the other kids are, would they enjoy a restricted trip because of the babies limitations?

How much time would I need?

I did Yellowstone in 3 days (2 nights ) Grand Teton in a day and a half. Could have spent one more day that was enough for me. ( I had an eight month old ). But a week would definitely be enough since your not really hiking.

Is it too late to plan for a trip in 2 weeks?

No

Since sleeping accommodations are taken care of (RV) there's nothing that really needs advance planning at all, 2 weeks should be ample time for planning.