Sturgis to Yellowstone

bobkatmsu wrote:
We will be leaving Sturgis, SD on Monday, heading to KOA west Yellowstone in our 38' gas class a towing a Jeep. Have been told 2 different paths to take. I-90 all the way or 34 to 212. Anyone have any experience with these routes?

Bing Map to Cody

I always stop in Thermopolis and drive the Wind River Canyon - one of those drives I always have remembered , as the River, due to the terrain, appears to run UP HILL. (At least to ME) - Also a Thermopolis Hot Springs State Park with a great Hot Springs.

So RT 16 through the Big Horns - Thermopolis - Wind River - and then up into Cody - Remember to Re-supply at the Wal*Mart in COdy - Buffalo Bill Museum is a Big attraction - Chief Joseph Highway - possibly the Beartooth - Then into Yellowstone.

After the Visit to Yellowstone I'd head south through the Tetons and then Out through Jackson and Alpine to the South. Now if you have the time, on to Flaming Gorge - and possibly Dinosaur National Monument and the Green River.

If you have done most of the items suggested it is Likely Mid September - SO more Adventure/sights are in your future. ASPEN in Colorado - the end of September is Loaded with drives through as many of the High Mountain Passes as possible to enjoy the Golden Aspen.

Aspen

Might be a little more than you needed/wanted but that' how I'd spend the next two months if I were in your shoes.

Best of Luck,