<p>I happen to have our 2004 Yellowstone travel info spread out in the den, awaiting clutter-cleanup. I’ll add notes below, though sorry Steve some will not be relevant for you (at least not this year).</p>
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<li><p>We headed north from CO and spent the first night in Thermopolis. Great spot! Sort of a hot springs oasis. We had time to spend the afternoon in the wonderful park. We stayed at Rainbow Motel, simple but fine for us.
[Thermopolis</a> Vacations, Tourism and Thermopolis, Wyoming Travel Reviews - TripAdvisor](<a href=“http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g60564-Thermopolis_Wyoming-Vacations.html]Thermopolis”>http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g60564-Thermopolis_Wyoming-Vacations.html)</p></li>
<li><p>Our next day included a long, interesting stop at the Cody museum. </p></li>
<li><p>We lodged at the Fairfield Inn, in West Yellowstone, MT (just outside the park). It worked well for us, especially since it had 24 hour cancellation policy. Our Plan A had been to camp, and then due to cold June temps that year we transitioned toward a motel plan. We spent 2 nights there.</p></li>
<li><p>We headed to Jackson Hole area and stayed 2 nights at Elk Coutnry Motel. It was nice since it had 2 double beds and a loft with another double bed. We loved the area. DH and kids took a river float ride. </p></li>
<li><p>We returned the southern I80 route, with one night at Rawlins WY. The drive from Jackson was longer and more remote than expected, but we survived despite a wrong turn that made it longer. </p></li>
<li><p>Wyoming seems forever windy. But it is varied and beautiful.</p></li>
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