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In YNP I recommend at least One night in Mammoth Hot Springs versus staying in Gardiner. The springs can be seen in a day, the advantage is the Elk come right into town and you should catch some rut activity in September. Lamar valley to the east of Mammoth is a great location to catch wildlife anytime of day but if you can get there in early AM you will get great shots the cooler air will accentuate the the steam vents and animals. Inspiration point, Artist point, and the canyon of the Yellowstone go early to avoid the hoards of cars and buses. Actually the west road gives some great views if you can't avoid midday. Make time for Hayden Vally S/O the falls for animal viewing. If you are interested in a out of park visit I highly recommend in Cody, Wy Buffalo Bill Center of the West, and the West Gun Museum, also good choices of off park accommodations. The west entrance offers lots of accommodations that are nicer and less expensive. Great for the Old Faithful, Lower Geyser Basin, Paint Pots , etc.
Near the south entrance of Yellowstone is Jackson Lake Lodge of GTNP one of the nicer in park lodges. Close enough to South Yellowstone and lots of activities like rafting trips with cook out, trail rides, etc. For GTNP it self I recommend staying in Teton Village a ski resort that is only ten minutes to the south entrance of GTNP and if you use the back road from Teton Village to Moose your are guaranteed to see lots of wildlife up close. Just be careful the road is rough. Stop and see the Rockefeller Center and do the Phelps Lake hike. Don't miss Jenny Lake, take the ferry across and do the hike to Hidden Falls. Moran Junction near the damn is great evening sighting of Grizzlies. Jackson Hole is a must see but very touristy that's why we stay in Teton Village. If you find time try Nora's Fish Camp restaurant in Wilson about 7 miles from Jackson Hole.
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