Before my recent trip to Cody, Wyoming and Yellowstone, I decided to “road trip it” and see a few other things on my way.  One of the places I decided to stop was a little roadside attraction called Rocky Mountain National Park. It’s never been on my priority list of national parks, but it provided an unrivaled opportunity to see the Rockies in their natural, unspoiled state and a few hard lessons on altitude sickness.

First thing first- the altitude! My hometown has an elevation of an entire 705 feet. The Alpine Visitor’s Center in the park is at 11,796 feet. I’ve... Read More

Question: Sue asks: We are planning to drive from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, to Mount Rushmore and then to Yellowstone. I am finding that hotels at Yellowstone are already booked and wonder what other lodging recommendations are reasonably close. Is Cody too far away? Any insight on "must-see" areas would be appreciated.

Answer: Suzy Peterson, travel planner at the Sioux Falls AAA office says: Cody is approximately 115 miles and a 2 1/2 drive from Yellowstone. It is a great place to stay even though it’s a bit of a drive back and forth.
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