Yellowstone National Park
Summer is here, and our beautiful national parks are heavily visited! The below is a great navigation article from Yellowstone National Park: http://www.yellowstonepark.com/2014/07/do-i-need-a-car/
“During the summer season, cars are the best option for taking a trip around Yellowstone unless you are riding with a bus tour or concessionaire that provides transportation. Yellowstone has no shuttle service and local bus service is limited to the Jackson Hole area. Many cycling enthusiasts ride their bikes in Yellowstone but there are no bike lanes and often no safe shoulders. Also, vehicle drivers may be distracted by animals and other roadside attractions. Other than on a few paved trails open to bicyclists, recreational bicycle riders may find Yellowstone’s roads unsafe to ride.” Yellowstone National Park website
“Yellowstone’s main road is the Grand Loop and it is a difficult drive to tackle in one day. To get to the loop, drive one of the five surrounding entrance roads, which can take an hour in themselves. The Grand Loop serpentines 142 miles around Yellowstone like an inscribed circle closed in on the very heart of the park. This loop connects visitors to every classic gem, from Mammoth Hot Springs near the North Entrance to Fountain Pots and Old Faithful near the West and South Entrances. Simply driving the entire distance, whether going clockwise or counter, could take four to seven hours. And even if the speed limit is 45 mph, you’ll want to take your sweet time, especially around the winding turns, epic scenery and stopped traffic due to wildlife in or near the road.” – Yellowstone National Park website
