Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
need to know
ENTRANCE FEES
» $25 per vehicle ($20 motorcyclist or snowmobile), covers both parks for seven days;
$12 per person on foot, bicycle or snowcoach.
NUMBER OF VISITORS
» Yellowstone: 3.6 million (2010)
» Grand Teton: 2.7 million (2010)
YEAR FOUNDED
» Yellowstone: 1872 (the world's first national park)
» Grand Teton: 1929
MONEY
» ATMs at all accommodations and many general stores.
» Credit/debit available everywhere.
» Tipping expected on horse rides, rafting trips and at dude ranches.
CELL PHONES
» Coverage good in Grand Teton (except the canyons).
» Patchy coverage in Yellowstone outside of the main junctions.
DRIVING
» Most roads are sealed; speed limit 45mph, dropping to 25mph at busy junctions.
» Parking spots at popular trailheads fill up by 11am July and August.
