On June 13, after weeks of intermittent snow and saturating rain, the North Yellowstone area experienced devastating floods. The News flashed images of the same isolated sections over and over.
Here is West Yellowstone, we were not affected. We did experience the rains but not the flooding or the damage. The National Park has done an incredible job cleaning and reopening the Park. News outlets and other “Pundits” have repeatedly stated that “the Park would not reopen this season”; that “the Park is done this season”, this is not true. Three of the 5 entrances were reopened in 9 days!! Unfortunately the public responded with the “knee jerk” response to cancel reservations all over the area. The lower or southern loop, (Yellowstone’s roadways are a figure 8) was unaffected by flooding. Most of the famous attractions to the Park are in the lower loop. The Upper loop opened July 2 making 93% of the National Park open to the public, but the whole area has suffered great economic lost because of misinformation. Between the flooding and high gas prices, the many businesses in the area are not likely to have a good season for the third year in a row.
We have been in the Park post-flood. It is beautiful. Yellowstone scenery and animal life never disappoint. We did the Storm Point hike in Yellowstone Park. It was outstanding. The views of Lake Yellowstone were incredible. The wildlife was plentiful. It was an incredible day.
Thanks for following up on our adventures. We are doing well and enjoying our second season in Yellowstone.
