Your host reveals tips on how to save Money and Time during your Yellowstone vacation with over 60 years of personal experience in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks and his family has been visiting the area since 1919. Learn about alternative airports you can fly into to save money on flights as well as money saving Lodging tips where you can stay for less than $100.00 per night right outside of Yellowstone Park saving you thousands of dollars on your Yellowstone vacation before you ...
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UPDATED VERSION!!!! Last Minute Updates so you can have the best vacation possible to Yellowstone & Grand Teton!
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Due to some last minute changes, I updated what was my last podcast for the 2024 season in both Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. We cover the recent opening of Firehole Lake Drive where you can see one of the best geysers in the world and lots of other fun stuff on a road that has remained closed for the last 2 seasons but just remarkabl…
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What to Expect When You Arrive for Your YELLOWSTONE Vacation in 2024!
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In this podcast, I have been through all of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks and surveyed everything from Road Construction delays to road closures as well as trail closures so you will know what to expect when you arrive. We also go over some swimming area closures and how you can use the guidebook to go Hot Potting and Swimming througho…
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Planning updates for the 2024 summer vacation season in Yellowstone Park!
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In this podcasts, we cover the elimination of what was a REALLY unpopular BMA (Bear Management Area) and the opening of a new one in Hayden Valley and how this should make those early park visitors trip better to Yellowstone. We then go over the dates you can start flying into the seasonal airport of West Yellowstone and on what airlines and how to…
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Check out our new YOU-TUBE Videos for Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks!!!
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In this podcast, we discuss the launch of our new You Tube videos that you guys can watch to determine if you want to purchase a guidebook for your families Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park vacation. We go over 7 new videos for you guys including the following. 1. introduction to Explore Yellowstone Like a Local. 2. Getting to the Old Fait…
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We cover 19 places in Yellowstone where you can Hot Pot, Swim and even get under a Huge Waterfall with warm water pouring all over you and do all of these any time the park is open.
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This podcast covers 19 great places that you can swim, get in a hot pot, get under a huge waterfall and swim in Yellowstone Park and you can visit these spots whenever the park is open. I get you to the some of the most fantastic swimming and hot potting spots that can't be found anywhere else on earth. We cover the stupidly popular Firehole swimmi…
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Fun things to do just outside Yellowstone and Grand Teton! Horseback Riding, Fly Fishing, Riding ATV's, Mountain Biking, Kayaking, White Water Rafting and Big Sky!
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This podcast covers all the fun things you can do just outside of Grand Teton and Yellowstone parks. There is a reason that hardly any of the locals from West, Jackson or Big Sky ever go into the parks and the reason for that is that there is a TON of really fun and exiting things to do right outside the parks boundaries that are NOT allowed inside…
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The Best of the Best hikes in Yellowstone & Grand Teton! We cover the best hikes for small kids and I get you right up into the spires of the Tetons as well as the best campsites and hikes for your pet ...
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This podcast covers hiking in both Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. I first cover hiking in Grand Teton and get you right up into the craggy spires of the Tetons where the peaks are shooting up all around. We then cover Teton hikes that are totally suitable for small kids with fantastic views of the Tetons and also tell you the hikes you…
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Exploring the road from Old Faithful to the South Gate. We stop at Isa Lake, then attempt to kayak across Lewis & Shoshone Lakes. Stop at Moose Falls for a quick dip and then hit the seldom seen Flagg ...
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This podcast covers the section of road south from Old Faithful down to West Thumb and then down to the South Gate and then we drive along the seldom seen but beautiful Flagg Ranch/Marysville/Grassy Lake Road. You will hear a story about how not to hike in bear country then we stop at the only lake in the US that flows into both the Pacific and Atl…
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Exploring the area from Canyon to West Thumb through the Hayden Valley and the largest Bison Herd on earth. We visit the Mud Volcanoes, then the gorgeous Lake Hotel and we drive along the shores of Yellowstone ...
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This podcast covers the section of road from Canyon all the way down to West Thumb. We will cross into the Hayden Valley which is home to the largest free roaming herd of Bison on earth and hear a couple of great stories that took place right where you are now driving. We then make a stop at the Mud Volcanoes then hit Yellowstone Lake where I will …
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Exploring Tower Junction to the Canyon area. We stop at Tower Falls, get down the the Yellowstone River then look for a few more bears before we summit Mt. Washburn and finally find the elusive Moose on ...
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This podcast starts at the rather boring Tower Junction which is home to the rather fun Chuckwagon Dinner that starts at the Roosevelt Stables. We then drive through the Narrows on the way to Tower Falls and I tell you how to not only see the falls but about the crazy boulder that used to sit it's summit and then how to access the Yellowstone River…
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Wolves, Grizzly's and Bison Oh My! Where and How to find Grizzly Bears and Wolves from Tower Junction up the NE Entry road. And where you are 100% guaranteed to see a bear if you get shut out!
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Visiting Black Bear Alley from Mammoth to Tower Junction! Grab a Cheeseburger In Paradise like Jimmy Buffet then we hit Mammoth and drive along Bear Alley on the way to Tower Junction.
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This podcast covers starts in Gardiner Montana where you can grab a cheese burger at the place that was one of the inspirations for Jimmy Buffet to write the song Cheeseburger In Paradise. Then on the NEW road after the 2022 floods to Mammoth Hot Springs and we start at the iconic stone entry gate made famous by Teddy Roosevelt and his rough riders…
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Norris Geyser Basin to Mammoth Hot Springs! The start of Bear and Wolf Country with a great Bike & Hike to Osprey Falls and the best of Mammoth and of course a really good story.
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This podcast covers the 21 mile section of road on the west side of the upper loop in Yellowstone park from Norris Geyser Basin to Mammoth Hot Springs. Included in this podcast is a quick summation of why you shouldn't stop at Norris Geyser Basin, plus some fun and rather interesting stops along the road towards Bunsen Peak. We also cover the start…
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Madison Junction to Norris Geyser Basin! We talk about an interesting car wreck, then see Gibbon Falls from the BASE of the falls as well as a couple fantastic hikes and stop at what USED to be one of ...
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This podcast covers the 14 mile section of road from Madison Junction to Norris Geyser Basin which is home to Steamboat Geyser which USED to be the largest geyser on the planet. Along the way I will tell you about a rather interesting car wreck as well as 3 great hikes. The first is right to the base of Gibbon Falls where the trail actually goes in…
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Exploring the drive from Norris to the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. We discuss how the guidebook gets you to all the top stops at the right time so you can stay ahead of all the crowds in this wonderful ...
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This podcast covers the section of road between Norris Geyser Basin and the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone Park which is home to the most awe inspiring thing in the park, the Lower Falls which sits in the namesake canyon for Yellowstone Park. There is not much to see along this short section of road but we do see the gorgeous Virginia Cascades along t…
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Exploring the Grand Tetons! We cover the drive from the South Gate into the Grand Teton's stopping at all the best picture spots, then visit Jenny Lake & cover the best Teton hikes. We then find the elusive ...
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This podcast covers the section of road from the South Gate of Yellowstone Park all the way down to Jackson Hole. We will drive down the far side of the Yellowstone Volcano then have breakfast with a great view of the Tetons. We then get to the spot to take a picture from the most photographed view of the Tetons. Then we visit Jenny Lake and I tell…
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Exploring Jackson Hole! Money saving Lodging and Dining tips as well as all the Entertainment options in the fun little town of Jackson Hole!.
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In this podcast, we visit the really fun town of Jackson Hole we go over all the fun stuff to do in this world famous town. We gloss over all my favorite spots to stay in Jackson Hole which are all listed in the guidebook including a great budget option which is REALLY hard to find in a VERY expensive town. We even gloss over the ranches and lodges…
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Yellowstone in 1 Day! What to do and see if you have only one day to explore Yellowstone National Park.
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In this one huge day in Yellowstone, we will visit the Upper and Lower Falls and the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. We will then head down the road and across the Hayden valley which is home to the largest free roaming Bison herd on the planet on our way to the Mud Pots for a quick stop then have the best lunch in the park at the beautiful Lake Hotel…
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West Yellowstone Lodging, Dining and Entertainment! Save MONEY with my Lodging and Dining Tips. Hear all the Entertainment options in West. Plus Old Snaggletooth, the funniest podcast ever!
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This podcast covers the little town of West Yellowstone. We go over nice places to stay and where to find a cozy lakefront or riverside cabin to use as your home away from home as you visit Yellowstone Park. We cover some really great in town dining options including an award winning pizza and where you can take your picture in front of a huge Biso…
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This is Geyser Day! I tell you how the Guidebook takes you on a guided tour of the best geysers on earth where you will catch the Granddaddy of them all plus Grand Geyser, the largest geyser on earth plus ...
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This podcast covers how the Guidebook tells you everything you need to know about how to watch all the geysers go off in this one of a kind area which is home to more geysers than the rest of the world combined. We cover all the major geysers in this one of a kind area and how the guidebook easily gets you to them all by teaching you to "work the g…
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Exploring Madison Junction to Old Faithful: There is more stuff to see and do along this most action packed section of road in the park than the rest of the park combined!
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This podcast explores the action packed 16 mile section of road between Madison Junction down to Old Faithful and we catch all the rest of the geyser basins on our way to the Old faithful area. We cross the Gibbon River on our way to the beautiful Firehole Canyon Drive where we will see the gorgeous Firehole Falls, the Firehole Swimming Area as wel…
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Planning your Yellowstone vacation. How to save Money & Time on Lodging, Flights, Dining and my 2 Important Tips to have a great day in Yellowstone.
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Everything you need to know to save Time and Money and plan a successful trip to Yellowstone is in this podcast. And note that everyone should join our Explore Yellowstone Like a Local Facebook Group where you can read hundreds of great reviews of the guidebook and see thousands of pictures you guys have posted having a great time in the park. We c…
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West Yellowstone to Madison Junction. How to save time getting in the Main Entry Gate into Yellowstone National Park. Where to see Bison in the spring and hear the Elk bugle in the fall. Plus a very important ...
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This podcast covers how you need to go through the West Entry Gate which is by far the busiest entry gate into Yellowstone Park and this gorgeous 14 mile section of road all the way to Madison Junction. We will pass through Christmas Tree Alley and then look for Bald Eagles on the banks of the Madison River on our way to the 7 mile bridge and a cou…
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Introduction to Explore Yellowstone Like A Local! If you are new to the Guidebook & Podcasts and want a bit more info before you buy one, please take a listen.
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This podcast is an introduction to Explore Yellowstone Like a Local for all those out there who are deciding if they want to buy a Guidebook and start listening to the Podcasts. I first discuss how simple it is to use and understand the guidebook and how you don't have to read the entire guidebook, just the chapters that cover the certain things th…
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STORY PODCAST #3: Some escapades about my first Big Hike in Yellowstone Park and a great lesson I learned along the way.
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This is one of my Story Podcasts for your listening pleasure as you drive through Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. This story is about how I found a book in an old book store in West Yellowstone which opened my eyes up to all the back country trails in Yellowstone Park. On this hike, we have some really funny escapades as well as you're …
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Yellowstone Waterfalls!! An area by area description of ALL the waterfalls in Yellowstone National Park.
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This Podcast covers all the waterfalls in Yellowstone Park with a bit of interesting history and fun stories thrown in as usual. We start by covering each river located in the park and all the waterfalls you can find on each of them. We then cover the few you can find in Grand Teton as well as the all the waterfalls you can find in the seldom seen …
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STORY PODCAST #2: JARGO! The largest trout caught in North America by yousr truly, then a HUGE bet followed up by the best magic show ever!
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This is the second in my Story Podcasts where I regale you guys with some of my adventures growing up in the Yellowstone Area and in particular, Henry's Lake which is just 15 short minutes from the entry to Yellowstone Park. In this podcast, I tell you three stories. The first is about how I caught the largest trout caught in North America when I w…
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STORY PODCAST #1: Snaggletooth the Bear & the History of the Yellowstone Indians and Lake Henry's.
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As anyone who has listened to my Yellowstone & Grand Teton podcasts that you can listen to if you want more info than the is shown in the guidebook, knows that I tell a LOT of stories about the areas of the parks you are visiting. And I get a LOT of requests to hear even more stories so here goes. This is the first in what will be a series of my St…
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STORY PODCAST #4: The ZONE OF DEATH in Yellowstone Park and how to commit The Perfect Crime!
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This podcast covers what is probably the most intriguing., thought provoking and interesting legal paper ever written about Yellowstone Park which was penned by attorney Brian C. Kalt called The Perfect Crime. I recently interviewed Brian in a Zoom call you get to hear excerpts directly from the author himself in regards to just how it is theoretic…
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3 Great Roads you should know about that are shown on the Yellowstone Park Map plus the Zone of Death!
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In this podcast, I cover 3 great roads that are all shown on the Yellowstone park map they hand you when you go through the gate. However, these roads skirt the Northern and then Southern Boundaries of Yellowstone Park and hardly anyone even knows they exist but they all offer some great and seldom seen sections of roads inside Yellowstone Park as …
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