View Poll Results: Trip Plans, Choose all that apply.
Would ride to the event
38
88.37%
Would trailer my bike
4
9.30%
Fly and rent
1
2.33%
Prefer motels
29
67.44%
Camping
4
9.30%
Some motel, some camping
10
23.26%
4th of July is good
11
25.58%
Another week would be better
24
55.81%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 43. You may not vote on this poll
2013 Summer Vacation Road Trip
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Indiana
I have been to the Beartooth and Yellowstone over the 4th of July. The whole area is so beautiful I can't remember what the traffic was like. I agree with Cody over West Yellostone. Lot of great rides out of Cody.
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 562
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From: Arlington, TX
What he said.
In addition, I would consider Cody Wy instead of West Yellowstone. Much cooler town (imo) and it has a Harley Dealer right there. I know it has a big rodeo grounds and plenty of hotels. Imo, it has more of the small town America feel you refer to than West Yellowstone. And I get the 4th of july thing, but it will be insane anywhere near Yellowstone.
To me West Yellowstone is a little too T-shirt/salt water taffy. It's not bad, but not that great either. Again, just my opinion.
In addition, I would consider Cody Wy instead of West Yellowstone. Much cooler town (imo) and it has a Harley Dealer right there. I know it has a big rodeo grounds and plenty of hotels. Imo, it has more of the small town America feel you refer to than West Yellowstone. And I get the 4th of july thing, but it will be insane anywhere near Yellowstone.
To me West Yellowstone is a little too T-shirt/salt water taffy. It's not bad, but not that great either. Again, just my opinion.
Jackson, WY is a pretty cool place. Neat bars and restaurants. I was there on a July 4th and they have a good fireworks show with the mountains for a nice backdrop. The traffic did suck, though.
200 miles on some of these mountain roads can easily be 6 hours in the saddle.
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 311
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From: Fond du Lac,Wi.
You bet...a good example is hwy. 21 from Stanley to Boise which I beleive is less then 200.
That is about 130 miles and on a beautiful day it can easily take 3-4 hours if you go through Idaho City.
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 311
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From: Fond du Lac,Wi.
I've been on roads with alot of switchbacks but that streach for me takes the cake. Actually I could'nt wait to get down to the valley & hit some straight streach of road. Very pretty ride though.
I hear ya, and if they are doing any work on the road, which they often are in the summer, you might as well find a good spot to enjoy the view.
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Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Fond du Lac,Wi.
Speaking of views....this coming summer I'll be going out Glacier N.P. then down to Yellowstone & beartooth hwy. I just can't get enough of riding out west...your lucky to live in such beautiful land. Have a happy new year.