DH is cutting short our long-planned Teton/Yellowstone trip by 1 day, so I have to change the itinerary and give up something planned. We are traveling with kids ages 8-15. Should we sacrifice the day at Lake Yellowstone or the day at West Yellowstone? I had wanted to take the 5 mile canoe trip from Mack's Inn in Island Park- I think that will have to go too.
Current plan: arrive Jackson Hole afternoon July 4th, celebrate the 4th at the rodeo, go to Jenny Lake 7/5, raft float trip 7/6, drive to Yellowstone 7/7 AM and stay at Old Faithful area that day and night, then to Roosevelt Lodge for 2 nights of roughing it and days spent exploring the northern and eastern park.
I then had ressies for Lake Yellowstone for 2 nights, but think that West Yellowstone might offer more for the kids.
So, my questions are:
1. West Yellowstone or Lake Yellowstone for the last night?
2. How great is the canoe float trip from Mack's Inn?
I could also shorten the Jackson portion by 1 day or the Roosevelt Lodge by 1 day, and insert West Yellowstone into the middle of the week. Help!!!
Current plan: arrive Jackson Hole afternoon July 4th, celebrate the 4th at the rodeo, go to Jenny Lake 7/5, raft float trip 7/6, drive to Yellowstone 7/7 AM and stay at Old Faithful area that day and night, then to Roosevelt Lodge for 2 nights of roughing it and days spent exploring the northern and eastern park.
I then had ressies for Lake Yellowstone for 2 nights, but think that West Yellowstone might offer more for the kids.
So, my questions are:
1. West Yellowstone or Lake Yellowstone for the last night?
2. How great is the canoe float trip from Mack's Inn?
I could also shorten the Jackson portion by 1 day or the Roosevelt Lodge by 1 day, and insert West Yellowstone into the middle of the week. Help!!!