[KevinGS]

Oh yes, I was at that hotel. It was very nice, we were there for a few hours hanging out one evening after being at The Lake during the day. We didn't stay there though, we stayed in West Yellowstone.

A picture of my car next to Yellowstone Lake earlier in the day.

And this was the grainy cell phone picture I took that night from the parking lot at the hotel, next to the lake.

[snowbimmer]

Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

On our 2017 trip we lucked into getting a room at the Lake Yellowstone Hotel. It is the oldest operating hotel in the National Park System. Just fantastic.

Originally Posted by KevinGS

Oh yes, I was at that hotel. It was very nice, we were there for a few hours hanging out one evening after being at The Lake all evening. We didn't stay there though, we stayed in West Yellowstone.

The Lake Yellowstone Hotel is certainly a grand old dame.


We came thru in 2017 also Efthreeoh. Rooms were $600. (It was July - way better prices in September). Had lunch and moved on.

[Efthreeoh]

Originally Posted by snowbimmer

The Lake Yellowstone Hotel is certainly a grand old dame.
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We came thru in 2017 also Efthreeoh. Rooms were $600. (It was July - way better prices in September). Had lunch and moved on.
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Yup, we were there in the 3rd week of September and grabbed a cancelation room, so there was a discount off full price.

It is the place you want to be when the volcano under Yellowstone lights off again, since it will be an IVE (Instant Vaporization Event).

[Fugly M3]

snowbimmer did this 4 years ago in my M2C on the way home from my quest to get to my 50th state (ND). Fantastic drive. Great pics.

[dba1t]

Beautiful photos! Thank you for sharing.

[snowbimmer]

Originally Posted by Fugly M3

snowbimmer did this 4 years ago in my M2C on the way home from my quest to get to my 50th state (ND). Fantastic drive. Great pics.

Thanks. I remember your thread from back then - just re-read it. An M2 would be a blast.

North Dakota was state 49 for me. Only Arkansas is left. It would be on the way home if I ever did a So. Carolina PDC pickup.

[RichardInCA]

Awesome trip and photos! I’m just reading as I’m finishing a one-way trip from NorCal, through California, Nevada, Utah and Colorado to drop my daughter at grad school in Boulder. Was epic - unfortunately had to do it in a rental SUV due to the required hauling capacity, but the views are always inspiring, and I love seeing the changing landscape as we work our way eastwards. We topped out at the Eisenhower tunnel at 11,158ft just before descending to the Denver metro area - I couldn’t quite work out the logic - “alright guys, 11,158ft is enough climbing, it’s now time to go through the mountain”

[koykorom]

If you guys ever in Oregon, check out the town of Imnaha. It’s in Eastern Oregon with Summit Ridge bordering Idaho. Some very dramatic views there. The town also has a small tavern which also serves as a grocery store. They have rattlesnake kill count on the wall lol.

[adhrp]

Originally Posted by snowbimmer

Holy crap.......Tajikistan!!! Mercy sakes.
And, there's people on this forum that won't drive 300 miles because they might get a flat.

Or a rock chip

Great thread! I've commented on a few of yours previously, but Yellowstone and its surroundings and driving the Beartooth was one of my best road trips ever... sadly back in 2012. I need to get back there pronto! Also did Pike's Peak in 2014/2015. Took the cog rail up there.

[adhrp]

Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

On our 2017 trip we lucked into getting a room at the Lake Yellowstone Hotel. It is the oldest operating hotel in the National Park System. Just fantastic.

When I visited in 2012, I made my bookings 6 months in advance of July because I absolutely wanted to stay in the park (and they were getting booked fast already!). Sadly, I couldn't afford the more expensive grand hotels or lodges being a student at the time, so I stayed in one of their cabins, which were very simple and rustic but still amazing - it catered well to the 'wilderness' aspect of the park.

[snowbimmer]

Originally Posted by KevinGS

I was at Beartooth and Yellowstone last summer, traveled from Maryland.

Beartooth Pass was an amazing road, I agree.

And we had lunch at a cute little restaurant in Red Lodge.

I remember your epic cross country trip to Vancouver BC from Maryland. Nothing like seeing both coasts.

Originally Posted by KevinGS

And in Yellowstone, I went to the Grand Tetons, Jackson Hole and Yellowstone Lake...loved it.

I understand that Yellowstone is a long way from the east coast, but technically, the Grand Tetons (with Jackson Hole) are their own separate national park.


We shouldn't confuse the great unwashed that haven't been there yet.


And, since that was your West Coast Trip Part 1, were you able to get West Coast Trip Part 2 in this year as you had hoped?

[KevinGS]

Originally Posted by snowbimmer

I remember your epic cross country trip to Vancouver BC from Maryland. Nothing like seeing both coasts.

I understand that Yellowstone is a long way from the east coast, but technically, the Grand Tetons (with Jackson Hole) are their own separate national park.
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We shouldn't confuse the great unwashed that haven't been there yet.

And, since that was your West Coast Trip Part 1, were you able to get West Coast Trip Part 2 in this year as you had hoped?

Point taken. I saw a chunk of Wyoming, from the Lake to the Tetons Jackson Hole. And I came across the northern section, from the Devil's Tower through Big Horn and into Yellowstone. And that part of Wyoming, with all of its rolling hills and prairies, was stunningly beautiful.

But Banff was the star of the trip. And so I'm torn, because I really want to go back to Banff, and pass through Glacier National Park in Montana.

But I probably should do the southwest, since I've never been to Arizona, New Mexico or the Grand Canyon (though I've been to Vegas, LA, San Diego, and San Fran). And I've already been to all of the southern states, since I've driven to Dallas from MD, across the south.

My thinking is I'm going to drive back to Banff, because I want my car (whatever fun car I have at that point) back on some of those amazing roads. And I think I'm just going to just fly into the southwest, rent a car, and see as much as I can for a few weeks.

[Teutonic]

One of the last and most beautiful BMWs today. Thank you fro sharing your trip. Awesome!

[Efthreeoh]

Originally Posted by adhrp

When I visited in 2012, I made my bookings 6 months in advance of July because I absolutely wanted to stay in the park (and they were getting booked fast already!). Sadly, I couldn't afford the more expensive grand hotels or lodges being a student at the time, so I stayed in one of their cabins, which were very simple and rustic but still amazing - it catered well to the 'wilderness' aspect of the park.

My wife and I have been to Yellowstone three times in the past 25 years. One trip on the scooter and two in her Z3. Each time we've lucked out. We kind of travel by the whim and really never have a planned route or itinerary. When we get to Yellowstone we check at the first lodging station we come upon and ask for cancellations. We got one of those great cabins on the motorcycle trip. First Z3 trip we got a room at the Old Faithful Inn, and the 2017 Z3 trip was the Lake Hotel. The first Z3 trip we also got a cancellation room at the Glacier Park Lodge, which is probably the coolest hotel that you can stay in within the National Park System.

[Efthreeoh]

If you are out in Montana near Missoula, you must take Route 12 to Kooskia, Idaho. One of the best US roads I've been on. Fantastic.

[adhrp]

Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

My wife and I have been to Yellowstone three times in the past 25 years. One trip on the scooter and two in her Z3. Each time we've lucked out. We kind of travel by the whim and really never have a planned route or itinerary. When we get to Yellowstone we check at the first lodging station we come upon and ask for cancellations. We got one of those great cabins on the motorcycle trip. First Z3 trip we got a room at the Old Faithful Inn, and the 2017 Z3 trip was the Lake Hotel. The first Z3 trip we also got a cancellation room at the Glacier Park Lodge, which is probably the coolest hotel that you can stay in within the National Park System.

That's such a cool way to travel. I wish my wife was open to that sort of thing, but she's not a big road trip person unfortunately (although she does come along now and then because I love it and she ends up enjoying it too).

I've done a few trips solo like you without having a preset itinerary/destination and just booking accomodation about 2 h before I anticipated stopping for the day. I never thought about asking for cancellations at prime locations though- wish I knew that before! Now with a young kid, there's no chance we can risk that for the foreseeable future.

[lexalpina]

Can you share some interior pics too? Very beautiful car.

[snowbimmer]

Originally Posted by dba1t

Beautiful photos! Thank you for sharing.

Thanks, man. Glad you liked them.

Was just in Cincy in June. Nice train depot!

[snowbimmer]

Originally Posted by lexalpina

Can you share some interior pics too? Very beautiful car.

Thanks. I never really take any interior pics, but here ya go. My ideal spec: Dark green car with Tartufo interior.




Taken the day I brought it home.

[KevinGS]

Originally Posted by snowbimmer

Thanks, man. Glad you liked them.

Was just in Cincy in June. Nice train depot!
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I thought the exact same thing when I was in Cincy last year, what a great train depot. Hec, I even took the tour, which was fascinating. And I got some great pix around town, as there were interesting murals everywhere. Those pictures are here:
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[lexalpina]

Originally Posted by snowbimmer

Thanks. I never really take any interior pics, but here ya go. My ideal spec: Dark green car with Tartufo interior.
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Taken the day I brought it home.

Very beautiful! The most beautiful interior today. Enjoy it in good health!

[snowbimmer]

Originally Posted by RichardInCA

Awesome trip and photos! I’m just reading as I’m finishing a one-way trip from NorCal, through California, Nevada, Utah and Colorado to drop my daughter at grad school in Boulder. Was epic - unfortunately had to do it in a rental SUV due to the required hauling capacity, but the views are always inspiring, and I love seeing the changing landscape as we work our way eastwards. We topped out at the Eisenhower tunnel at 11,158ft just before descending to the Denver metro area - I couldn’t quite work out the logic - “alright guys, 11,158ft is enough climbing, it’s now time to go through the mountain”

Thanks. At least you got a taste of Utah and Colorado. The run from Eisenhower down I-70 to Denver is something. Very steep and everyone hauls ass. It must be wild in the winter with all the day skiers - and icy roads.