Planning a road trip in early Aug. Going from San Francisco to Portland on 5,then east towards Missoula, Mt on 84 and 90, then down into Cody, Wy. Then we will head back through Yellowstone and into Twin Falls, ID last stop will be a night in Reno before headinig home to San Francisco. So Anyone have any suggestions on things not to miss on the way? Any good roads we should take ? Thanks

 

Forgot to mention it will be on my Road Kinig Classic ....when I figure out the photo posting Ill post one

 

Yellowstone is marvelous. If you go in from the North East Entrance you will have a chance at seeing all the animals. We even saw a bear a few weeks ago! Do not miss Beartooth pass and Chief Joseph Highway. Do not miss Beartooth pass and Chief Joseph Highway. Do not miss Beartooth pass and Chief Joseph Highway. Do not miss Beartooth pass and Chief Joseph Highway.
Get the idea? You could do a loop from Red Lodge or you could take the Bear Tooth (212)from Red Lodge and then back on Chief Joseph (296) and you'll end up at 120 about 20 miles north of Cody

Bear Tooth has been called Americas most scenic highway. You will not be disappointed! There's tons of stuff on the internet. Here's one link:
http://gorp.away.com/gorp/activity/byway/mt_beart.htm

Enjoy!

 

Once you are on I 84 get off at the Throutdale exit and take RT30 till it comes back to I 84, There are 3 water falls that are a must see on the streach, take 84 till you get to THE DALLES, go across the bridge and on to RT 14 great road with little traffic, then find RT 12 and take it over to LOLO MT

 

Don't miss Beartooh Highway and the Chief Joseph Trail.



Don't miss the Buffalo Bill Museum in Cody. Allot at least 4 hours for this.

A good place to eat in Red Lodge, Mt. is Bogart's. It's right on Main Street. Has a candy store right next to it for dessert.


In Yellowstone watch out for the buffalo. They think they own the road.



When you get to Twin Falls, don't miss a trip out to the falls.



Regards,

Bill

 

The comments on Red Lodge, Beartooth Pass, Cody, Custer, etc. are right on. Check and re-check your map. The more 'secondary' (two lane) roads you do, the more enjoyable your trip will be IMHO. Go at your own pace, have a 'great' plan and let things happen. I you don't do all of it....there is the next time. As said numerous times before, the trip can be better than the destination. Best to you.

 

We are planning to hit Beartooth Pass, Red Lodge, and Yellowstone in August. The plan is to head out to Sturgis drop the truck and trailer off and ride out to the Pass and Yellowstone. Think we'll spend three days out there and then head back to spend a couple days at the Sturgis Rally. I've been to Sturgis the last three years so I could skip that part all together, but my buddy has never been so I promised I would give him a couple days in Sturgis before loading up and driving back home to Michigan.

Anyone else going on a similar trip during that week?

 

Awesome pictures!

 

All you guy's make me jealous!
Cant go on any long trip this year but planning a ride to Canada next year.

 

Thanks for the repies. We are now thinking of adding a few days to it and taking in some of those sights. I think the buffalo would have the right of way. I hope I dont forget the name of that pass that was mentioned.........