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Our itinerary works if you’re visiting Yellowstone for one, two, three, or four days (and even longer). You can re-order days as needed to fit your plans.
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Hey, we’re Matt and Cheryl, and we are on a mission to help people have amazing vacations. Not only do we write easy-to-follow itineraries, but we also love to share interesting stories in our audio guides about all of our favorite places!
We live in Utah, just four hours away from awesome national parks like Zion and Yellowstone, and have spent our lives exploring the West and the Rocky Mountains. We often travel with both sets of our retired parents (they like each other!) and our four teenagers (who like to travel…sometimes).
We met in a history of Utah class at Weber State University and tied the knot in 2002. Matt worked for Social Security and taught adjunct history classes at our alma mater. Cheryl taught special education for 28 years and continues to volunteer by teaching a weekly dance fitness class.
We took a shot at our dream in 2020 and started making YouTube videos about the national parks we know so well. We now have over 20 million views and have sold over 24,000 guides. We are delighted to help travelers fulfill dreams of their own!
We love trying out all the activities and working with local experts to give the best, most up-to-date travel advice out there.
At We're in the Rockies, we believe in education and donate 5% of the proceeds of your purchase to the Gene Sessions History Scholarship to make education affordable to future park rangers and history teachers.
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Sure. If you have extra time, additional activities are listed in the guide.
But, we do think that if you have 5-7 days to visit Yellowstone, you should check out Yellowstone for 3-4 days and then head to Grand Teton for 2-3 days.
It is easy to condense our Yellowstone itinerary into 3 days and we give ideas of exactly how to do it in the itinerary.
We also give ideas of how to see Yellowstone in 2 days. It’s not our favorite way to see the park, but it is doable, especially if you are willing to do longer days.
No, that is the beauty of this itinerary. The days are interchangeable, so you can do them in any order to complement your travel days in and out of the park.
Even though this guide works for travel from late May through September, we really enjoy visiting in September.
Yellowstone is a large park and handles crowds better than many national parks. However, there will be some crowds, even in September.
We also like visiting in June/July because there are pretty wildflowers.
Something important to know is that Yellowstone gets a lot of snow in the winter.
If this is your once-in-a-lifetime trip, avoid traveling in May or October, as an early or late snowstorm can close the park down.
Yellowstone is our favorite national park; we’ve been there over 40 times, and we have done practically everything both inside the park and in the surrounding areas.
We travel with both sets of our retired parents and our 4 kids (who are now teens), so we have a pretty good radar on the interests of most types of travelers.
We recommend what we believe are the absolute best spots in the park and give backup options for longer hikes or things that cost.
We give activity descriptions and approximate prices to help you decide which activities are the best value for you!
We are of the mindset that you have a plan, so you can be flexible.
We lay out what we believe are the best activities for your time and money, but we all have different preferences.
Because each activity listed is color-coded as either a “must see” or a “nice to see”, and has an approximate time frame and cost, you’ll easily be able to adjust to best suit your group’s interests.
We surveyed our customers, and they reported that our guides saved them 10-20 hours of trip planning research, on average.
Although much of the information included in this guide can be found with significant research, this guide combines what you need to know into one place and it is from a source committed to giving you the best information.
This guide cost us over $15,369 to create when you combine travel expenses, map creation, and formatting. In addition, we have spent hundreds of hours visiting this park and doing additional research. The audio guide alone was over 100 hours of labor (but of course, a labor of love!)
Many of our travelers enjoy the confirmation that they have already created a good plan and may even find a thing or two to add to it.
Other travelers may find that our plan is similar to what they had already pieced together on their own.
If you’ve already spent hours planning, you may not find maximum value in this guide.
Yes! We travel with our 4 children and both sets of our parents. Although not every activity is for everyone, there are always backup suggestions.
We write these guides so all the work you should need to do is obtain your lodging and reservations. We include maps, the time needed to complete drives and activities, and lodging recommendations. We put boxes throughout the guide indicating it’s an item that you will need to take care of before you leave. We also give links to websites we think you should check before you leave.
If you are only visiting Yellowstone National Park, this is the only guide you need. If you are also interested in visiting Grand Teton, we recommend the Yellowstone + Grand Teton Bundle. It will give you full itineraries and audio guides for both parks and includes an Overview that shows you the most efficient way to see both parks together and the best routes depending on which airport or direction you are coming from. Plus, it’s cheaper than if you were to buy each of the guides individually.
If you are doing an even bigger trip, just email us at mattandcheryl@wereintherockies.com and tell us where you want to go. A real human will email you back within one business day.
Yes! Yellowstone is huge and there is no shuttle. Almost every road in the park is paved and passable in a regular vehicle. There are a few roads that you can’t take an RV on, and we address those in our guide.
Yes. We give approximate time frames that are needed to complete an activity. The schedule is generally not so packed that you have to be a quick traveler. But if you know you generally need more time, you can make adjustments. If you are quick, there are suggestions for additional activities
This is a digital download, so it will be EMAILED to you. That way, you can have access immediately and have the option to download it to any device you want.
Many travelers, including us, prefer to print the itinerary and take it with us as we travel.
The itinerary and audio guide are available immediately upon purchase, right on this webpage. You will also receive an email within 30 minutes with download links in case you need to revisit the links and download the items later. If you don’t receive your email, check your junk mail folder. If it’s not there, contact mattandcheryl@wereintherockies.com, and we’ll be in touch with you within 1 business day. Also, the guides will be available in your account if you choose to establish one (we highly encourage it).
You need cell reception to download the audio guides. Once they are downloaded, no cell reception is needed.
Most people download the audio guides to their phone before they leave.
Just in case you are wondering, an average audio guide takes 150 MB of storage space.
National parks constantly change, including timed-entry requirements, construction, fires, and closures. To keep you updated on the most current things going on, we have a Parks Updates page that we update every week with important information. We recommend you look at this as soon as you begin planning your trip, as well as a few days before you leave.
Guides are automatically updated to the latest version when you create an account.
In addition to that, we also send an email notification out when a guide is updated. Just make sure to stay subscribed to our email list so we can reach you.
Because the download is a PDF file, you can do it on any device: computer, iPhone, Android, tablet, etc.
Stuff like this happens. We get it.
If you created an account, just log in again and download your guides.
If you didn’t create an account or forgot your password, just email us, and we can resend your links.
For step-by-step instructions (including pictures) check out our Help With Downloads page.
If you still need help, reach out to us at mattandcheryl@wereintherockies.com. We’ll get back to you as soon as possible to help. We’re even happy to jump on a phone call with you if needed.
Yellowstone in the winter is a completely different park. This guide is written for travel late May through September.
Yes!! We update our guides as needed, but write the concepts to intentionally be as timeless as possible. We encourage you to purchase the guide as soon as you know you will be traveling. It will help you determine which areas to stay and how many days to obtain lodging. Upon purchase, you’ll be guided to create an account on our website. If we update the guide, it will automatically show in your account. You receive free guide updates for life
It is not required, but is HIGHLY recommended. We encourage you to create an account when purchasing the guides because you’ll have access to the links at any time.
You will have access to the updated guide through your account (another reason to create an account) for life. We generally send an email announcement when we do an update as well.
We believe that once you buy a guide from us, you should be able to use it to visit a 2nd, 3rd, or 4th time.
If you created an account, just log in and download your guide again.
If you didn’t create an account, just email mattandcheryl@wereintherockies.com and let us know you want us to resend your guide links.
We put approximate price ranges on all our activities so you know what to expect. The good news is that most things in this guide are free once you pay for entrance into the national park!
Although we do suggest some hikes, we offer plenty of alternatives if hiking is not desirable, including viewpoints and drives.
One of our favorite things about Yellowstone is that so many of the attractions are very near the road, so you don’t need to hike to see cool things.
We also like that many of the paths are boardwalks, which helps with accessibility.
If you need technical support, check out our help with downloads page. If you are still struggling, you can email us at mattandcheryl@wereintherockies.com
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Plan an unforgettable trip to Yellowstone National Park with our detailed Yellowstone Package. It includes practical planning tips, a step-by-step trip plan, must-see sights, scenic drives, geysers, hot springs, wildlife viewing, hikes, lodging, dining, and everything you need to make the most of your time in Yellowstone.
Purchased the guide for an upcoming trip, and was not disappointed. The guide is well laid out with a lot of great information and guidance. You can clearly tell there is a passion put into this guide. Highly recommend.
I purchased the Yellowstone 4 day itinerary and audio tour for May 2022. It did not disappoint! It was so helpful. We were able to see so much more than if we had tried to plan it ourselves. We all loved the audio tour stories, even my teenager (that says something!!). The stories were very entertaining and kept our attention. We couldn’t wait to get back into the car to start the next story. The itinerary was very easy to follow and hit all the popular attractions with great tips that were on point. I was on the fence, then purchased this itinerary the day before our trip. I am so grateful I did. I highly recommend “were in the rockies”. I won’t hesitate to purchase another itinerary if we visit any of the other parks! Thanks for helping to make our first family trip to Yellowstone fantastic.
I purchased the Yellowstone bundle with the audio guide for a 4 day trip in June 2021. I am so glad I found you guys on YouTube! We followed your 3 day suggested plan and I really feel that we were able to see all the highlights in the park. My family even enjoyed the accompanying audio of Matt’s history lesson as we drove to our destinations. (At first they grumbled but they really loved the stories of the wolves and the rockslide. They even complained when we ran out of audio files!) I love that the guide has a realistic time schedule for traveling to and from locations and even suggestions for hikes with little ones. I also really like how you suggest locations in the park with accompanying maps. This was my first time at Yellowstone, and I can see how easy it is to be overwhelmed by the huge park. Your guide made it so manageable for this mom! I bought two other print guides from the bookstore, but I ended up only using yours. Can’t wait to travel to Zion this summer and use your guide!
We really enjoyed our guide to Yellowstone! The itinerary suggestions allowed us to formulate a plan, along with the trail, park facilities and the historical information we entered the park like pros! We would thoroughly recommend any of ‘We’re in the Rockies’ guides or itineraries.
I received your Yellowstone guide. But now we have a problem! We HAVE TO SPEND MORE TIME THERE!!!!! What a super tool you have put together. So glad we invested in it and now plan to add an additional day or two to our trip and either stay in Gardiner or somewhere in the park near the north loop and Lamar Valley. We will be coming from a repeat trip to Custer State Park and will likely add a day or two in Cody as well. Thank you so much for your excellent guide, advice and tips.
We traveled as a family of 5 with a 13yr old, 11yr old and 9yr old. It was an epic road trip and I was feeling a little overwhelmed trying to create my own itinerary. I am so pleased that I decided to purchase your guide for help. It really did! I was so impressed with the amount of information provided. We’re an active family but not experienced hikers. I liked the ratings you gave to different sights/trails which really helped guide our decisions when making a plan for each day. The maps were super helpful and we loved the audio guide. Thank you Matt & Cheryl! I will 100% come back for another itinerary when we plan our next National Park adventure!
I am so glad to have purchased your Yellowstone itinerary! My daughter and I arrived in Gardiner last night and today we had the best time following your Welcome to Wonderland guide and listening to Matt’s audio. We keep saying it’s like having Cheryl and Matt on our shoulder, giving us the best trip ever. My daughter said that Matt’s audio puts everything in context as we explore the park. All of the tips you provide bring the adventure from great to fantastic! As we stopped at each location we planned the next stop and we knew what to look for as far as turns and parking go, so we didn’t miss a thing! We will be here in Yellowstone for five more days, and plan to visit Earthquake Lake and Virginia City based on your recommendations. Thank you so much for your honest reviews and all the time you take to make your guides full of the best info, and super entertaining as well.
Just wanted to say that everyone should buy your guide. After so much anticipation and planning for a National Park vacation, it is well worth the price! We will be taking your other guides along on all our future vacations in the Rockies!
The Yellowstone Guide gave us a great route to circumnavigate the park in a counterclockwise direction and good lodging tips on places to stay and things to do in YNP as well as when we exited YNP at West Yellowstone for an overnight and visit to Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center and in Cody for the Cody Firearms Experience where we shot a Gatling gun and Thompson submachine gun. Tip, bring an ice scraper as we got 4 inches of snow on June 18th on our drive into the Lamar Valley. Highlight was visiting the Crow’s Nest and seeing Old Faithful erupt from the roof of the Old Faithful Inn and assisting the concierge in taking down the flags flying on the roof.