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kbonilla
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Jun 24, 2014

Leaving Yellowstone - Avoiding Beartooth Highway

Hello: I was hoping someone could help with the best road route for my family in our 30 foot motorhome. We are mostly staying in West Yellowstone. On our way home, I would like to drive through Lamar...
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Corky12
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Jun 25, 2014
Do a side trip up Lamar Valley then go out north entrance at Gardiner, MT to Livingston, MT and I-90 to the Black Hills. Gardiner to Laurel, MT is probably longer than over Beartooth to Red Lodge then to Laurel but will be less time. Chief Joseph is no better than Beartooth Pass IMO. Both are through some of the most beautiful country in the world but the roads were built long before modern day trailers, fifth wheels and motorhomes were thought of.

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