
Explore Yellowstone Like a Local! Save TIME & MONEY on your Yellowstone Vacation.
Your host reveals tips on how to save Money and Time during your Yellowstone vacation with over 60 years of personal experience in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks and his family has been visiting the area since 1919. Learn about alternative airports you can fly into to save money on flights as well as money saving Lodging tips where you can stay for less than $100.00 per night right outside of Yellowstone Park saving you thousands of dollars on your Yellowstone vacation before you even arrive. Then hear how to save time inside the parks and listen to the podcasts which are set up section by section as you drive your car through the parks so you won't miss anything. Know where and when to see bears, wolves and other wildlife. Discover easy yet virtually unknown trails that lead to hidden back country pools, mud pots and waterfalls where you will have the entire place to yourselves. See Old Faithful from the best vantage point and also catch Grand Geyser which is the largest predictable geyser in the world and get sprayed with water that hit the ground as rain over 400 years ago from Beehive. Visit the Upper and Lower Falls and the gorgeous Grand Canyon of Yellowstone and see them from the best and most historic vantage points including the famous Moran bench. Take a mountain bike ride to hidden waterfalls and back country geysers and visit a petrified forest where you will see 50 million year old trees. I will even tell you how and when to visit the seldom seen Bechler region of the park which holds 70% of the parks waterfalls and where you can swim in hot pools and walk behind 200' tall waterfalls.You will also learn the best day hikes and biking opportunities in Grand Teton as well as the not to be missed stops along the way. I will also give you info on where to stay and dine in Jackson Hole and West Yellowstone so listen up if you want to explore Yellowstone like a local!
Episodes
27 episodes
Introduction to Explore Yellowstone Like A Local! If you are new to the Guidebook & Podcasts and want a bit more info before you buy one, please take a listen.
This podcast is an introduction to Explore Yellowstone Like a Local for all those out there who are deciding if they want to buy a Guidebook and start listening to the Podcasts. I first discuss how simple it is to use and understan...
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Season 6
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Episode 24
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41:44

Announcing the brand new Yellowstone Drive Guide App for 2025!
Announcing the Yellowstone Drive Guide App for the 2025 season and beyond. The YDG App will change the way people visit Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks by escorting them through the parks like never before. Not only will...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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21:52

3 Great Roads you should know about that are shown on the Yellowstone Park Map plus the Zone of Death!
In this podcast, I cover 3 great roads that are all shown on the Yellowstone park map they hand you when you go through the gate. However, these roads skirt the Northern and then Southern Boundaries of Yellowstone Park and hardly anyone even kn...
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Season 6
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Episode 29
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1:31:23

Yellowstone Waterfalls!! An area by area description of ALL the waterfalls in Yellowstone National Park.
This Podcast covers all the waterfalls in Yellowstone Park with a bit of interesting history and fun stories thrown in as usual.We start by covering each river located in the park and all the waterfalls you can find on each of them. We ...
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Season 4
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Episode 27
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1:08:05

This is Geyser Day! I tell you how the Guidebook takes you on a guided tour of the best geysers on earth where you will catch the Granddaddy of them all plus Grand Geyser, the largest geyser on earth plus Beehive, Castle, Daisy, Riverside and all the rest
This podcast covers how the Guidebook tells you everything you need to know about how to watch all the geysers go off in this one of a kind area which is home to more geysers than the rest of the world combined. We cover all the ma...
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Season 6
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Episode 20
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30:38

Exploring Tower Junction to the Canyon area. We stop at Tower Falls, get down the the Yellowstone River then look for a few more bears before we summit Mt. Washburn and finally find the elusive Moose on the way to a great hike for kids.
This podcast starts at the rather boring Tower Junction which is home to the rather fun Chuckwagon Dinner that starts at the Roosevelt Stables. We then drive through the Narrows on the way to Tower Falls and I tell you how to not o...
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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28:05

Exploring the Grand Tetons! We cover the drive from the South Gate into the Grand Teton's stopping at all the best picture spots, then visit Jenny Lake & cover the best Teton hikes. We then find the elusive Bullwinkle!
This podcast covers the section of road from the South Gate of Yellowstone Park all the way down to Jackson Hole. We will drive down the far side of the Yellowstone Volcano then have breakfast with a great view of the Tetons. We th...
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Season 6
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Episode 16
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57:20

Fun things to do just outside Yellowstone and Grand Teton! Horseback Riding, Fly Fishing, Riding ATV's, Mountain Biking, Kayaking, White Water Rafting and Big Sky!
This podcast covers all the fun things you can do just outside of Grand Teton and Yellowstone parks. There is a reason that hardly any of the locals from West, Jackson or Big Sky ever go into the parks and the reason for that is that there is a...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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1:21:21

We cover 19 places in Yellowstone where you can Hot Pot, Swim and even get under a Huge Waterfall with warm water pouring all over you and do all of these any time the park is open.
This podcast covers 19 great places that you can swim, get in a hot pot, get under a huge waterfall and swim in Yellowstone Park and you can visit these spots whenever the park is open. I get you to the some of the most fantastic swimming...
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Season 6
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Episode 31
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1:33:04

Planning your Yellowstone vacation. How to save Money & Time on Lodging, Flights, Dining and my 2 Important Tips to have a great day in Yellowstone.
Everything you need to know to save Time and Money and plan a successful trip to Yellowstone is in this podcast. And note that everyone should join our Explore Yellowstone Like a Local Facebook Group where you can read hundreds of great reviews...
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Season 6
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Episode 22
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1:00:29

Exploring the town of Jackson! Money saving Lodging and Dining tips as well as all the Entertainment options in the fun little town of Jackson Hole!.
In this podcast, we visit the really fun town of Jackson and we go over all the fun stuff to do in this world famous town. We gloss over all my favorite spots to stay in Jackson which are all listed in the guidebook including...
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Season 6
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Episode 32
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40:10

Visiting Black Bear Alley from Mammoth to Tower Junction! Grab a Cheeseburger In Paradise like Jimmy Buffet then we hit Mammoth and drive along Bear Alley on the way to Tower Junction.
This podcast covers starts in Gardiner Montana where you can grab a cheese burger at the place that was one of the inspirations for Jimmy Buffet to write the song Cheeseburger In Paradise. Then on the NEW road after the 2022 floods to Mammoth H...
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Season 6
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Episode 12
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33:03

West Yellowstone Lodging, Dining and Entertainment! Save MONEY with my Lodging and Dining Tips. Hear all the Entertainment options in West. Plus Old Snaggletooth, the funniest podcast ever!
This podcast covers the little town of West Yellowstone. We go over nice places to stay and where to find a cozy lakefront or riverside cabin to use as your home away from home as you visit Yellowstone Park. We cover some really gr...
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Season 6
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Episode 19
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1:09:35

West Yellowstone to Madison Junction. How to save time getting in the Main Entry Gate into Yellowstone National Park. Where to see Bison in the spring and hear the Elk bugle in the fall. Plus a very important story about the 3 Brothers.
This podcast covers how you need to go through the West Entry Gate which is by far the busiest entry gate into Yellowstone Park and this gorgeous 14 mile section of road all the way to Madison Junction. We will pass through Christ...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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34:40

The Best of the Best hikes in Yellowstone & Grand Teton! We cover the best hikes for small kids and I get you right up into the spires of the Tetons as well as the best campsites and hikes for your pet.
This podcast covers hiking in both Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. I first cover hiking in Grand Teton and get you right up into the craggy spires of the Tetons where the peaks are shooting up all around. We then cover Teton hikes t...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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1:12:01

Exploring the area from Canyon to West Thumb through the Hayden Valley and the largest Bison Herd on earth. We visit the Mud Volcanoes, then the gorgeous Lake Hotel and we drive along the shores of Yellowstone Lake.
This podcast covers the section of road from Canyon all the way down to West Thumb. We will cross into the Hayden Valley which is home to the largest free roaming herd of Bison on earth and hear a couple of great stories that took place right w...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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41:54

Wolves, Grizzly's and Bison Oh My! Where and How to find Grizzly Bears and Wolves from Tower Junction up the NE Entry road. And where you are 100% guaranteed to see a bear if you get shut out!
This podcast covers the section of the road from Tower Junction all the way through the NE entry gate to Silver Gate and Cooke City. You will pass through the glacially boulder strewn lower and then upper Lamar Valley's where the Wolves of Yell...
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Season 6
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Episode 11
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42:03

Exploring Madison Junction to Old Faithful: There is more stuff to see and do along this most action packed section of road in the park than the rest of the park combined!
This podcast explores the action packed 16 mile section of road between Madison Junction down to Old Faithful and we catch all the rest of the geyser basins on our way to the Old faithful area. We cross the Gibbon River on our way ...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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1:05:03

Exploring the road from Old Faithful to the South Gate. We stop at Isa Lake, then attempt to kayak across Lewis & Shoshone Lakes. Stop at Moose Falls for a quick dip and then hit the seldom seen Flagg Ranch Road.
This podcast covers the section of road south from Old Faithful down to West Thumb and then down to the South Gate and then we drive along the seldom seen but beautiful Flagg Ranch/Marysville/Grassy Lake Road.You will hear a story about...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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38:41

Madison Junction to Norris Geyser Basin! We talk about an interesting car wreck, then see Gibbon Falls from the BASE of the falls as well as a couple fantastic hikes and stop at what USED to be one of the most popular sites in the park!
This podcast covers the 14 mile section of road from Madison Junction to Norris Geyser Basin which is home to Steamboat Geyser which USED to be the largest geyser on the planet. Along the way I will tell you about a rather interest...
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Season 6
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Episode 15
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37:56

Yellowstone in 1 Day! What to do and see if you have only one day to explore Yellowstone National Park.
In this one huge day in Yellowstone, we will visit the Upper and Lower Falls and the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. We will then head down the road and across the Hayden valley which is home to the largest free roaming Bison herd on ...
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Season 6
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Episode 18
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1:02:54

Norris Geyser Basin to Mammoth Hot Springs! The start of Bear and Wolf Country with a great Bike & Hike to Osprey Falls and the best of Mammoth and of course a really good story.
This podcast covers the 21 mile section of road on the west side of the upper loop in Yellowstone park from Norris Geyser Basin to Mammoth Hot Springs. Included in this podcast is a quick summation of why you shouldn't stop at Norr...
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Season 6
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Episode 14
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33:54

Exploring the drive from Norris to the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. We discuss how the guidebook gets you to all the top stops at the right time so you can stay ahead of all the crowds in this wonderful area.
This podcast covers the section of road between Norris Geyser Basin and the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone Park which is home to the most awe inspiring thing in the park, the Lower Falls which sits in the namesake canyon for Yellowstone Park. ...
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Season 6
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Episode 14
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32:00

STORY PODCAST #3: Some escapades about my first Big Hike in Yellowstone Park and a great lesson I learned along the way.
This is one of my Story Podcasts for your listening pleasure as you drive through Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. This story is about how I found a book in an old book store in West Yellowstone which opened my eyes up t...
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Season 4
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Episode 28
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1:18:53

STORY PODCAST #2: JARGO! The largest trout caught in North America by yousr truly, then a HUGE bet followed up by the best magic show ever!
This is the second in my Story Podcasts where I regale you guys with some of my adventures growing up in the Yellowstone Area and in particular, Henry's Lake which is just 15 short minutes from the entry to Yellowstone Park. In thi...
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Season 4
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Episode 26
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55:42
