I’d like to take hiking trip with a friend in the American West this summer and I have overlapping questions on how to get the most out of the trip. I am at the early stages of planning so tips on general resources are as welcome as specific answers. [more inside]
posted by Fiery Jack on Jan 10, 2011 - 17 answers

I'm a few weeks from a big solo road trip to Yellowstone and Grand Tetons. I would love some answers from MeFites on a few questions related to routes, destinations, food, camping alone, bears, etc.! [more inside]
posted by aabbbiee on Apr 21, 2010 - 35 answers

Please recommend some early-summer, moderate back-country trips in Yellowstone. [more inside]
posted by one_bean on Mar 1, 2009 - 2 answers

We (my kids and I) are staying with friends just outside Yellowstone this summer, and I am planning on doing a one to two night back-packing jaunt with the teenagers. Any recomendations on back country camp sites? [more inside]
posted by readery on Mar 16, 2008 - 3 answers

I'm planning a road trip to Yellowstone NP from Starkville, MS. Tips, suggestions of roads to take and places to stop, stay, eat, and see (we're tent camping, and we're talking spring break one year from now), we'll be in my 2006 Sentra. [more inside]
posted by nile_red on Mar 17, 2007 - 7 answers