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Joel Ashley:
Not to get far off Jeff's question, but in keeping with Ed's museum suggestion, if any of you are going to Gillette via the south Black Hills, don't miss Ft. Robinson west of Chadron, Nebraska, and above all don't pass up the Museum of the Fur Trade just east of Chadron.
Allow plenty of time. It's not a huge place, but it is exceptionally well done, and probably the most fascinating museum we've been in. It is packed with literally hundreds of flintlock and percussion rifles, among others, all immaculately displayed. Follow the fur story from the French Canadians to Indians to Hudson's Bay Brits to American entrepreneurs that helped make the Oregon Territory American. Fur canoes of various types are displayed and expertly explained as to the reasoning behind their engineering and purpose, as is practically every accessory and piece of clothing or other material used in the business and lifestyle. From beavers to buffalo, it took us many hours spread over 2 days to take it all in, and I learned more than I thought possible at my age.
The fur trade drove the world economies for 300 years, but we never caught onto the concept until visiting this place. A lot of questions, about how or why our world is the way it is now, were answered for us there. It was a phenomenal learning experience, and one of the highlights of our 6000 mile, 6 month summer trip. If you like world history, especially Canadian and American history, you will get immense enjoyment and fulfillment out of a visit here.
Now if you go, and buy one of their beaver pelts as a souvenir, I'll be compelled to slap you silly, cuz the wife wouldn't let me have one :'(
Joel
Wayne Tull:
You may want to check with the park to see what roads they are repairing or have closed for repair for the time frame your looking at. I've never been there when some entrance or road wasn't torn up or closed.
Jeff Watt:
Thanks for the suggestions. I was looking at some campgrounds yesterday around Yellowstone and tetons and was taken aback by the prices. $65-70 for a place to park seems a little steep but I guess it is a captive market. I hate to think what hotel rooms must go for.
The problem I am seeing is most (all?) NP sites or state parks aren't really designed for 40+ foot motorhomes with a toad, so we are limited to private parks; I guess they think if you can roll in a big coach then paying $$$$ to park is not a concern. If i have to i will, but doesn't mean I agree with it.
Looking forward to the rally and then onto explore other areas. I have an extremely distant family connection to Buffalo Bill so plan to visit that museum. Others as well - probably 40 years since been at little big horn.
Jeff
Gerald Farris:
Jeff,
There is a National Forest Campground (Baker's Hole Campground) located just out the West Yellowstone entrance, then 4 miles north. It has numerous sites that are in the 50 to 75 foot range. It has 33 sites with electrical service, some 30 amp and some with 50 amp. There is water in the park, but not at each site, and there is no sewer, not even a dump station. so show up with a full water tank and empty holding tanks.
The price is right though, the last time I was there (2 years ago) it was $14 a night for 50 amp with the Golden Age Card. They do not take reservations, however I have never had a problem getting in to a 50 amp site on a weekday. Weekends are more crowded when school is out.
Gerald
Stan Simpson:
Jeff, we are planning essentially the same trip after Gillette. I'm interested in knowing the RV park where you decided to stay. We did Yellowstone in 2008 with a 32 ft mh with no slides and it was very tight. Wouldn't consider NP campgrounds this time.
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