Glacier National Park, Yellowstone

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Originally Posted by Samsquanch

I've been to both, they're both amazing. My oly recommendation is to get off the road as much as possible. You don't have to hike far to get away from 99% of the people and their RV's. Pick up the National Geographic Trails Illustrated maps for each park and pick some trails you think you can handle. Have fun!

This is true of the geyser basins. Most people see Old Faithful, and go no further. Most of the basins have trails that are one, two and three miles long, that can be walked with little trouble, but most people don't take the time.

Just be advised, stay on the marked paths. Give wildlife a wide berth, the buffalo are NOT tame, regardless of how close they want to walk to people. They will F you up! If you get to less active areas, be BEAR AWARE. There have been more fatal grizzly attacks than usual lately, due to increased populations of bears. The park rangers are good about posting warning sings in areas of known, recent bear activities, so be extra careful in those areas.

If you get out of your car and walk on any of the trails, I'd say you will be doing more than 75% of the visitors. Many visitors feel they get all there is to see by simply driving thru. Enjoy your trip, but return safe and sound!