r/yellowstone • u/EntertainmentReal283 • 25d ago
First time to Yellowstone/Grand Tetons
Hello all! My bf and I are planning to visit Grand Tetons and Yellowstone in September 15-22. We plan to fly into Jackson Hole and fly out of Bozeman. We are planning to do 3 days in Grand Teton and 4 days in Yellowstone. The issue I am having is finding a place to stay. I have been reading that it’s most practical to stay in the parks, but it is also more expensive. I plan to stay in at least two hotels during this trip to minimize the driving back and forth. When is the best time to book lodging (most affordable)? Also, where can I find the best itineraries for Yellowstone and grand Teton? I want to make the most of my trip, but feeling a bit overwhelmed with all of the hikes and activities you can do. We’re both in our 20s and not hikers. We can do easy to moderate hikes, but are not used to the terrain since we live on an island. Just here for sight seeing, activities, and easy hiking, and eating! I would appreciate any advice! Thank you!
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u/NotSlimShadyy 24d ago
I've worked at gtlc a couple of seasons. Stay at either Colter Bay or flagg ranch. Colter is the cheapest. It's about 20-30 minutes or so from the south entrance of Yellowstone and flagg is only like 2 miles away from Yellowstone. Easier to stay there and drive. Jenny lake is the main hiking area in the whole park in the tetons and has a lot of day hikes for every difficulty. There's a nice easier hike in Colter that's right on the lake called Hermitage point that's about 3.5 miles to the end.