The Decision Card

Yellowstone, WY, Decided.

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First-Timer Family Grand Loop

Stay: Canyon Lodge & Cabins ($$-$$$)

Eat: Canyon Lodge Eatery — book No — cafeteria/counter-style; walk in. The adjacent grill/bar may have a wait at peak dinner. Confirm current outlets/hours live.

Wildlife-Watching Couple

Stay: Roosevelt Lodge & Cabins ($-$$)

Eat: Roosevelt Lodge Dining Room — book The dining room is generally walk-in (busier at peak); the OLD WEST DINNER COOKOUT must be booked ahead and can sell out. Confirm current hours and cookout booking live.

Geysers & Hot Springs Highlights

Stay: Old Faithful Inn ($$-$$$$)

Eat: Old Faithful Inn Dining Room — book YES for dinner in summer — reservations required/strongly advised; book with your lodging reservation or via the concessionaire. Breakfast/lunch buffet is generally walk-in. Confirm current policy live.

Multigen Basecamp

Stay: Lake Yellowstone Hotel & Cabins ($$$-$$$$)

Eat: Lake Yellowstone Hotel Dining Room — book YES for dinner in summer — reservations required/strongly advised. Confirm current policy live and book with your lodging reservation or via the concessionaire.

When to go: June, July, August, September.

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