Explore Yellowstone Like a Local! Save TIME & MONEY on your Yellowstone Vacation.
157 episodes - English - Latest episode: 22 days ago - ★★★★ - 96 ratingsYour 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 even arrive. Then hear how to save time inside the parks and listen to the podcasts which are set up section by section as you drive your car through the parks so you won't miss anything. Know where and when to see bears, wolves and other wildlife. Discover easy yet virtually unknown trails that lead to hidden back country pools, mud pots and waterfalls where you will have the entire place to yourselves. See Old Faithful from the best vantage point and also catch Grand Geyser which is the largest predictable geyser in the world and get sprayed with water that hit the ground as rain over 400 years ago from Beehive. Visit the Upper and Lower Falls and the gorgeous Grand Canyon of Yellowstone and see them from the best and most historic vantage points including the famous Moran bench. Take a mountain bike ride to hidden waterfalls and back country geysers and visit a petrified forest where you will see 50 million year old trees. I will even tell you how and when to visit the seldom seen Bechler region of the park which holds 70% of the parks waterfalls and where you can swim in hot pools and walk behind 200' tall waterfalls.You will also learn the best day hikes and biking opportunities in Grand Teton as well as the not to be missed stops along the way. I will also give you info on where to stay and dine in Jackson Hole and West Yellowstone so listen up if you want to explore Yellowstone like a local!
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Planning updates for the 2024 summer vacation season in Yellowstone Park!
April 03, 2024 21:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBIn 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 save money on your flights. We then go over some fun drawings for great prizes for everyone who buys a guidebook as well as discussing how Ja...
Check out our new YOU-TUBE Videos for Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks!!!
February 13, 2024 22:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBIn 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 Faithful Geyser Basin where you will hear Elk Bugle and see tons of great videos all along the roads you will be driving on including some great v...
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.
January 12, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 64 MBThis 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 swimming area near Madison Junction which USED to be a great local place to swim but is now simply overrun with hundreds of people every day all day ...
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!
January 11, 2024 23:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBThis 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 the parks. We cover how West Yellowstone is the Fly Fishing capital of the world and why movie stars, sports stars, planes full of Russians and...
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.
January 11, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBThis 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 should avoid. Then we cover the best of the best day hikes in Yellowstone where you can get off the beaten path and away from all the crowds a...
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 Ranch Road.
January 09, 2024 20:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBThis 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 Atlantic Oceans. We visit a great picture spot that where you can see just how big Yellowstone Park really is then talk about a not so great hike t...
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 Lake.
January 09, 2024 18:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBThis 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 regale you with a very personal near death story about yours truly and where you can see where I worked as a kid and then where you can hit the ...
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 the way to a great hike for kids.
January 08, 2024 19:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBThis 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 from the viewing platform that hardly anyone knows about in the guidebook. We then continue along the North Loop and summit Mount Washburn an...
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!
January 07, 2024 17:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBThis podcast covers the section of the road from Tower Junction all the way through the NE entry gate to Silver Gate and Cooke City. You will pass through the glacially boulder strewn lower and then upper Lamar Valley's where the Wolves of Yellowstone hunt in packs and I also get you to the best spots to see a Grizzly Bear as well as thousands of Bison. We also hear one of the funniest stories that ever occurred in Yellowstone in the second or Upper Lamar Valley. And then see what used to ...
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.
January 07, 2024 16:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBThis 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, pass a few cars on the way through the gate and save a LOT of time and then onto Tower Junction. We also discuss how the Roaring Springs Swimmin...
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.
January 06, 2024 17:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBThis 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 of Bear Country in Yellowstone and where you should start looking for them. Then I give you the details on a great mountain bike, then hike t...
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 area.
January 06, 2024 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MBThis 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 the way and discuss a few great hikes for kids and where you can find the elusive Bullwinkle the Moose. Plus we hear a great story about 2 kids f...
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 the most popular sites in the park!
January 06, 2024 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBThis 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 into the river in spots and where you can have the warm waters of Gibbon Falls cascading down all over you as well as a great swimming & fishing s...
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 Bullwinkle!
January 05, 2024 21:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBThis 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 you how to get right down into the waters of this gorgeous lake without any people around then we ride the ferry boat to Inspiration Point. T...
Exploring Jackson Hole! Money saving Lodging and Dining tips as well as all the Entertainment options in the fun little town of Jackson Hole!.
January 05, 2024 16:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBIn 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 where you can stay with great views of the Tetons right off your front porch. We go over all the the best places that are covered in the gui...
Yellowstone in 1 Day! What to do and see if you have only one day to explore Yellowstone National Park.
January 02, 2024 18:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBIn 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 and drive along the shore line of this beautiful lake. And finish off the Yellowstone Lake area with a stop at the remnants of the last eruptio...
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!
January 01, 2024 18:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBThis 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 Bison just before dinner as well as some really great places to eat a short drive away including the really fun Happy Hour Bar where you might get "...
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 Beehive, Castle, Daisy, Riverside and all the rest
January 01, 2024 14:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBThis 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 geyser basin". You will hear how the guidebook gets you to the best spot to watch Old Faithful from but far more importantly, it gets you to ...
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!
December 30, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBThis 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 well as other fun stuff on this beautiful side road. We then hit the Firehole Flat Drive and see the oldest grave of a woman in the park and hea...
Exploring Madison Junction to Old Faithful: The most action packed section of road in the park!
December 30, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBThis 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 well as other fun stuff on this beautiful side road. We then hit the Firehole Flat Drive and see the oldest grave of a woman in the park and hea...
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.
December 29, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBEverything 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 cover WHEN you should plan to arrive in Yellowstone to take advantage of the best weather and the lowest crowds. Then we cover WHERE you should s...
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 story about the 3 Brothers.
December 28, 2023 18:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBThis 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 couple of interesting stories about this area. I will also give you the history of how the idea of the worlds first national park came to be whe...
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.
December 24, 2023 18:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBThis 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 that you want to do on your Yellowstone vacation. We then cover how the Guidebook saves you TIME and MONEY and tell you some stories that past vis...
STORY PODCAST #3: Some escapades about my first Big Hike in Yellowstone Park and a great lesson I learned along the way.
August 27, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBThis 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 truly learning a really valuable life long lesson after I got my hat handed to me in a big way.
Yellowstone Waterfalls!! An area by area description of ALL the waterfalls in Yellowstone National Park.
July 14, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBThis 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 Bechler area of Yellowstone which is called Cascade Corner as it is home to nearly half of the nearly 300 waterfalls located within the park boun...
Yellowstone Waterfalls!!
July 14, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBThis 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 Bechler area of Yellowstone which is called Cascade Corner as it is home to nearly half of the nearly 300 waterfalls located within the park boun...
Last Minute Updates for your 2023 Vacation to Yellowstone Park. Some Minor Road Closures and some Fun Summer Activities for Your Whole Family.
June 16, 2023 16:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBIn this last podcast for the 2023 season, I cover a couple road closures that you need to now about and how you can still go see these areas on foot. I then go over the operating hours for The Corral Drive In in Gardiner and how you can avoid driving there needlessly like I did! We then go over all the fun activities that last all summer long in the town of West Yellowstone including how you can enter a real mountain bike biathlon and all you have to do is show up and anyone from 8 to 80 is...
ALL of Yellowstone Park is Finally Open for the 2023 Season!! Updates on what to expect when you arrive in Yellowstone Country!
June 08, 2023 21:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBIn this podcast, we cover how finally a few great trails, that are not to be missed on any Yellowstone Park vacation, are finally open after the snow melted off in the Canyon Area of the park. And we also discuss the Grand Tetons and where you can expect to hike due to the high amount of snow still on its peaks. We then go over our new Facebook Group where you can join in and post your pics and videos on our pages for everyone to see. We even had an explorer who saw 10 bears in one day and...
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!
May 21, 2023 18:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBThis 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 was only 14, followed by a huge bet and how a man is only as good as his word. And we finish it off with the best magic show I have ever seen.
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!
May 21, 2023 18:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBThis 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 was only 14, followed by a huge bet and how a man is only as good as his word. And we finish it off with the best magic show I have ever seen.
Story Podcast #2: JARGO! The largest trout caught in North America by your truly, then a HUGE bet followed up by the best magic show ever!
May 21, 2023 18:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBThis is the second in my Story Podcasts where I regale you guys with some of my adventures growing up in the Yellowstone Area in in particular, Henry's Lake whih 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 was only 14, followed by a huge bet and how a man is only as good as his word. And we finish it off with the best magic show I have ever seen.
Yellowstone Opening in 2023!! What to expect when you arrive for your Yellowstone and Grand Teton Vacation including Important Road Closures!!
May 18, 2023 17:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBThis podcasts covers everything you need to know before you arrive for your 2023 Yellowstone and Grand Teton vacation this summer. Including some VERY IMPORTANT Road Closures that WILL affect your vacation and what you can do to avoid wasting time in Yellowstone sitting in your car for hours and I tell you how to avoid the construction areas entirely if you are visiting Yellowstone and I even have an alternate route for you to get to the Tetons. We also cover how the 3rd highest snow total...
STORY PODCAST #1: Snaggletooth the Bear & the History of the Yellowstone Indians and Lake Henry's.
May 04, 2023 21:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBAs 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 Story Podcasts where I will tell you some really fun, sometimes sad and some rather interesting stories about the areas in and around the parks fo...
STORY PODCAST #4: The ZONE OF DEATH in Yellowstone Park and how to commit The Perfect Crime!
April 26, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBThis 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 theoretically possible to commit a litany of crimes, including murder, in a certain section of Yellowstone Park and get away with it-SCOTT FREE! And we d...
The ZONE OF DEATH in Yellowstone Park and how to commit The Perfect Crime!
April 26, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBThis 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 theoretically possible to commit a litany of crimes, including murder, in a certain section of Yellowstone Park and get away with it-SCOTT FREE! And we d...
Yellowstone Park is Open for the 2023 Season!! But PUMP THE BRAKES!!
April 22, 2023 19:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBIt's the 3rd Friday in April and just like it has every year, Yellowstone Park is open for business! Or is it???? Starting today, you can drive from Mammoth or West Yellowstone to the Canyon area and over to Old Faithful. BUT!!!! The park has seen it's third highest snow totals in 100 years and the highest totals since all records were set in 1996 when the park had an unbelievable 29.5 feet of snow. As Yellowstone opened today, the ground in the park is still covered by 6-8' of snow at ...
3 Great Roads you should know about that are shown on the Yellowstone Park Map plus the Zone of Death!
April 16, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBIn 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 well as just outside it's Western Boundary. We cover all the great things to see from West Yellowstone north on 191 which actually goes inside t...
Fun things to do just outside Yellowstone and Grand Teton! Horseback Riding, Fly Fishing, Riding ATV's, Mountain Biking, Kayaking, White Water Rafting and even the best Golf Courses
February 08, 2023 18:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBThis 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 the parks. We cover how West Yellowstone is the Fly Fishing capital of the world and why movie stars, sports stars, planes full of Russians and...
Introduction to Explore Yellowstone Like A Local! If you are new to the Guidebook & Podcasts and want a bit more information, please take a listen.
January 30, 2023 23:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBThis 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 go over some Full Length Reviews from past visitors who bought a guidebook and had a great time in the parks and who shared a review their reviews which are listed on our Website. We then cover how the Guidebook saves you TIME and MONEY and tell you some stories that past visitors sent us after they got hom...
West Yellowstone Lodging, Dining and Entertainment! How to save lots of MONEY with my Lodging and Dining tips. Plus Old Snaggletooth, the funniest podcast ever!
January 24, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBThis 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 Bison just before dinner as well as some really great places to eat a short drive away including the really fun Happy Hour Bar where you might get "...
Where to Hot Pot, Get under a Huge Waterfall, Swim and even Cliff Jump in Yellowstone Park whenever the park is open and gloss over all the places in the guidebook.
January 16, 2023 23:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBThis podcast covers all the 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 and not wait on the tourist trap places to open up. We cover the stupidly popular Firehole swimming area near Madison Junction which USED to be a great local place to swim but is now simply overrun with hundreds of people every day all day long. By visiting MY places, you can have the entire place to yourself...
Visiting the awe inspiring Grand Canyon of Yellowstone w/ the Upper and Lower Falls and beating all the crowds and saving a ton of Time and still hitting all the best viewing areas including the famous Moran Bench.
January 12, 2023 15:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBThis podcast covers the section of road between Norris Geyser Basin and the Canyon Village Area which is home to the most awe inspiring thing in the park, the Lower Falls which sits in the namesake canyon for Yellowstone Park-The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. There is not much to see along this short section of road but we do see the gorgeous Virginia Cascades along the way and a great story about 2 kids from Italy walking behind a monster Grizzly Bear like it was a pet on a leash. Wh...
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 find a really great hidden Chocolate Pot along the way!
January 09, 2023 22:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MBThis 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 2 secret hikes. The first is right to the base of Gibbon Falls where the trail actually goes into the river in spots and where you can have the warm waters of Gibbon Falls cascading down all over you as well as a great swimming & fishing ...
The Best of the Best hikes in Yellowstone & Grand Teton! Get right up into the spires of the Tetons. Find the best hikes to get away from all the crowds in Yellowstone and also the best hikes for small kids & where you can hike with your dog.
January 07, 2023 23:00 - 2 hours - 86.9 MBThis 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 you and even get you to a glacier you can slide down if you like all summer long. I'll tell you all the best hikes in the Tetons and also tell you the ones to avoid. Then we cover the best of the best day hikes in Yellowstone where you can get off the beaten path and away from...
Exploring the Grand Tetons! We visit Jackson Lake Lodge, stop at the best picture spot, then visit Jenny Lake and hike right into the peaks of the Tetons and finish off our day with a tip about where to find Bullwinkle and then ride the gondola.
January 04, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBThis 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. I then rant a bit about some famous bears, then we visit Jenny Lake and I tell you how to get right down into the waters of this gorgeous lake without any people around then we ri...
This is Geyser Day! I tell you how to catch the Granddaddy of them all and Grand Geyser, the largest predictable geyser on earth plus Riverside, Daisy and Riverside and all the rest!
January 02, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 52.4 MBThis podcast covers 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. I tell you where to get the most updated times for ALL the geysers as well as Old Faithful and then walk you step by step through the largest geyser basin on earth. And we pay the iconic Old Faithful Inn a visit and stop by for a drink at the Bear Pit Bar which is the hippest bar in the US. On this podcast,...
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 story about the 3 Brothers you need to hear.
December 29, 2022 21:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBThis 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 couple of interesting stories about this area. I will also give you the history of how the idea of the worlds first national park came to be whe...
UPDATED!!! What to expect when you enter Yellowstone Park in 2022 after the Floods.
July 06, 2022 00:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBThis podcast covers what I have found after going into Yellowstone a few times after the park re-opened after the historic floods this spring. We also cover how West Yellowstone, the busiest entry town by far for Yellowstone Park is down nearly 40% from previous years and why you should take advantage of this and come on with it!! We then cover when the North Loop opened up and as usual, how to beat the crowds at the main stops and see the best Yellowstone has to offer without another tou...
UPDATED!!! What to expect when you enter Yellowstone Park in 2022 after the Floods.
July 06, 2022 00:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBThis podcast covers what I have found after going into Yellowstone a few times after the park re-opened after the historic floods this spring. We also cover how West Yellowstone, the busiest entry town by far for Yellowstone Park is down nearly 40% from previous years and why you should take advantage of this and come on with it!! We then cover when the North Loop opened up and as usual, how to beat the crowds at the main stops and see the best Yellowstone has to offer without another tou...
What to expect when you enter Yellowstone Park in 2022 after the Floods.
June 27, 2022 20:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBThis podcast covers what I have found after going into Yellowstone a few times after the park re-opened after the historic floods this spring. We cover how well the odd/even license plate plate entry system is working and what to expect when you hit the entry gates. We also cover how West Yellowstone, the busiest entry town by far for Yellowstone Park is down nearly 40% from previous years and why you should take advantage of this. We then cover when the North Loop should open up and a...