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Ten days, two parks
You'll start at Yellowstone's north gate in Gardiner, spend six nights in Island Park once {{guests}} arrive, and finish in Bozeman. The big sights (geysers, the canyon and the Tetons) are saved for Thursday through Saturday so everyone can go together.
Oct 3–4 · GardinerMammoth's terraces and Lamar Valley wildlife.
Oct 5–7 · Island ParkAirport pickup, then easy outings while {{guests}} work.
Oct 8–10 · TogetherOld Faithful, the canyon, Grand Teton.
Oct 11–12 · BozemanAirport drop-off and flights home.
Park basics. Stay at least 25 yards from bison and elk and 100 yards from bears and wolves. Keep to boardwalks in thermal areas. Seasonal services are closing, so pack lunches and fuel up. All times are Mountain Time and are estimates.
Reconfirm & prep
October packing list
Confirmed travel & lodging
Supplied by the travelers. Reconfirm directly with the providers.