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Liltippy
Aug 29, 2014Explorer
AH64ID wrote:Liltippy wrote:CloudDriver wrote:
Rather then Canyon, I would suggest using Madison campground. The great majority of the hot spring and geyser activity is on the west side of the lower loop between Madison and Old Faithful. It's a much longer drive around to get to these areas from either Canyon or Fishing Bridge, so you can gain sightseeing time by staying closer to the action.
Road from Madison to the Thumb and south exit is closed for remainder of season
Not yet, it doesn't close until Tuesday the 2nd, and the south entrance/exit isn't part of the early closure.
http://www.nps.gov/yell/parknews/14067.htm
That is true, but we are close to the 2nd. I also know the south entrance / exit isn't part of the early closure, but if in Madison and want to exit south, it is a long detour to the south exit. I will be there in 2 weeks.
Thanks for clarification.
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