jalichty wrote:
I noticed a couple of folks complained about the "animal jams" in the Park. While Yellowstone itself is spectacular, the animals are very intriguing as well. If it is so important that a person "scream" through the park and not take the time to look at as many of the features, including animals, why do they even go to Yellowstone? I have never been in a two hour "animal jam" but in plenty of 15-30 minutes one and I wouldn't trade one of them for the ability to get through the Park as fast as possible. Go to the Park and enjoy all that it has to offer, which is a lot.
I remember the animal jam fondly, just not at the time. The buffalo like to travel the roads too, and when the herd takes the road, nobody ushers them off; it theirs for as long as they want it whether their moving or not. I highly recommend the guided bus tours. One of the things the guide delighted in pointing out was the many wounds on the trees beside the road that come from Class A owners knocking off their mirrors. The roads to the different parts of the park are very narrow. Some only 8-10 feet. Have a good time.